Owl Fly Away...

Sadly, our friend’s owl won’t be able to, as he has a broken wing, but he is being nursed back to health. We, however, will be flying back to the U.S. on 14 June for a short visit. While there, we will be visiting family, speaking at churches, taking care of stored items and attending to medical appointments. We will then return to PNG on 10 July, in time for the beginning of the new school year. Please pray for our travel logistics and for us as we diligently finish this school year well and prepare to fly!

Adaptability...

Adaptability is a key ingredient for a missionary. I (Scott) have been in the position of Chief Human Resources Officer for six months. Soon, I will assume a modified security role and temporarily become the Senior Manager for Regional Centers. These changes have prompted people to ask “Aren’t these roles outside of your comfort zone?” The answer is a resounding “Yes”! The Human Resources position was well outside of my comfort zone and that is OK. God provided a great team who helped me through unfamiliar territory. What about the new role? It, too, is outside of my comfort zone and once again that is OK. I am here to serve and therefore willing to take on any role for which I am capable. God continues to teach me and use me in unexpected ways. If God has called you outside of your comfort zone, don’t worry. God often equips the called, instead of calling the equipped; what He wants is a willing and obedient heart and a teachable spirit.

Earthquake Update

On 26 Feb, 2018, there was a large scale earthquake (7.5) near Mendi in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, about 200 miles from the Ukarumpa Centre in PNG. Today, there is still damage to be repaired, as well as people in need. Relief and repair efforts are ongoing and it has been a privilege to donate supplies of food and water to this cause. Our aviation team, working together with other missions, has been flying needed supplies to villages near the epicenter. Please continue to pray for those affected by the quake and for wisdom in how we can be of service.

Photo credit: Martin Namorong

Prayer Points

Papua New Guinea: Pray for the church in the Aiyura Valley and throughout the country.

Bible Translation: Pray for Jim and Joan Farr as they prepare to dedicate the New Testament in the Baruga language this coming June. We are excited to be able to attend this dedication!

Our Roles in PNG: Pray for wisdom in our roles, especially in this time of transition for Scott. Pray also for the teachers and students at Ukarumpa International School as the end of the school year approaches.

PNG Earthquake: Pray for the ongoing relief operations.

God's Provision: Praise for our ability to come back to the U.S. to visit family in June!