Staff profile: Pastor Ham, our Security Liaison Officer

Our mission in Papua New Guinea requires many kinds of people with various skill sets. The people who make the day to day operations run smoothly here include not only expatriate missionaries from all over the globe, but also our Papua New Guinean staff. One such person is Pastor Peter Ham, a member of the Security Department who serves as our Liaison Officer with local communities in the Aiyura Valley. Whether it is helping to solve a conflict in the valley, communicating with police regarding a motor vehicle accident involving our missionaries or resolving disagreements between local residents and members of our own staff, Pastor Ham serves as a resource for peace and cultural understanding. In addition to his work for our mission, Pastor Ham is also the pastor of church in the nearby village of Ba’e where he ministers to his congregation and serves as a Christ-like example to many. Scott not only values Pastor Ham’s work ethic, but also his ability to operate between Papua New Guinean cultures and those of the many expatriate missionaries here in Ukarumpa. God has blessed Scott’s security ministry here in Ukarumpa by providing the right people to come alongside him and help him to make improvements. Pastor Ham is one of those indispensable people.  

Above: Please pray for Pastor Ham, as he strives to be a godly mediator and peacemaker in the Aiyura Valley.

Once in a century?

The century plant, a species of Agave, is monocarpic, meaning it will only flower once in its lifetime. That one bloom may not appear for over 10 years, depending on the climate (the tall spike is the flower!). We don’t know the age of ours, but it reminds us that giving thanks should be the exact opposite- something that flowers frequently in our words and deeds and lives. This Thanksgiving, we are so very thankful for you, our partners, for enabling us to continue to serve here in Papua New Guinea. Thank you!

Prayer Points

• Papua New Guinea (PNG: Pray for peace in the Aiyura Valley and through-out the country, especially during the Asia Pacific Economic Summit.

• Bible Translation: Pray for Steve and Debbie McEvoy and the typesetting of the completed Migabac New Testament.

• Our Roles in PNG: Pray for a successful end of Term 2 at Ukarumpa International School and upcoming semester exams. Pray for wisdom and balance for Scott in his two roles.

• PNG Training: Pray for the new Culture Meets Scripture workshop underway in Alotau.

• God's Provision: Praise for our partners supplying for our needs and enabling us to continue to serve here in PNG!