Seeing God’s Hand at Work in 2017

We have been amazed, again and again, as we have witnessed God’s faithfulness, love and grace poured out on and through His people this past year. There certainly have been challenges, but we have experienced His peace and joy in the midst of them. Scott had spent most of 2017 serving in his 3rd year as Security Operations Manager, when he was given an opportunity to step into a new role. He will be temporarily filling the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) position until April, and is currently learning the details of this critical function. He will be responsible for overseeing the human resources needs of 600 expatriate missionaries and 200 Papua New Guinean paid staff, including working as part of a team on issues from medical evacuations to child safety concerns. Please pray for him as he faces a steep learning curve and is relying of God for strength and wisdom to learn quickly and well while the current CHRO is here mentoring him. 

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Top: Attending a traditional “mumu” feast in a village with our friends was a highlight this fall. Sharing a meal and laughing with their children transcends cultural barriers and is a wonderful way to deepen relationships here in the valley.  

Above: Scott and Kathy also enjoyed the Goroka Cultural show in September and met some wonderful people there!