A Temporary Assignment for Scott

Scott has been asked to serve as acting Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for our mission over the next several months. Scott’s assistant, Ranken Ose, will assume day to day security responsibilities during this time. Please pray for the transition and the new challenges that lie ahead.

Above: Scott and Ranken Ose. Scott is privileged to disciple and train a Papua New Guinean to temporarily serve in his role as Security Operations Manager. Photo credit: Stephanie Tobiana

Visiting the Sick at Kaintantu Hospital...

We recently had the opportunity to go with friends from the Tok Pisin church to pray with the sick at a local hospital, and to meet their physical needs with some clean water, banana bread and baby clothes. Kathy spent her time praying with the new and expecting mothers in the maternity ward, sharing cups of cold water and food. Scott met a local pastor who had lost his eye after being attacked with an axe and shot with both a gun and arrow while trying to keep the peace in his village. The pastor had come to Christ years before while in prison through a prison ministry. One of the men with us had been instrumental in sharing the Gospel with him back then and was able to pray now for his healing. In Matthew 24:36,40, Jesus says, “I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me. I was in prison and you came to visit me... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” What a privilege! 

Above: Kathy at the Kainantu Hospital, after praying with the woman beside her who had lost her hearing in one ear. Please pray for her to regain her hearing, and for her baby, Michelle, (on the bed) to stay healthy and strong. And for her mother, who was able to come and help care for them both. 

November Prayer Points...

• Papua New Guinea: Pray for peace in the Aiyura Valley and throughout PNG.

• Bible translation: Praise for the Youth With A Mission “Jesus Video” workshop that was completed last week.

• Our roles in PNG: Pray for the busy second half of Term 2 of school and praise for our successful Carnival fundraiser. Pray for wisdom as Scott begins his new temporary CHRO role.

• PNG missionaries: Pray for the Logans, who dedicated the Kasua New Testament this month, and are completing 29 years of service in PNG.

• God’s provision: Praise for how God is providing for our needs through his people- will you consider partnering with our Wycliffe ministry?