Spring may be officially here, but that doesn’t mean the snow is gone yet, at least up in the mountains. Regardless of the cold, though, it was a blessing to get out for a brisk hike and to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and lakes. May the Lord give you times of peace and refreshment in His presence when you seek Him during these hard times.
“I lift my eyes up to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” -Psalm 121:1-2
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
-Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV
We take a great deal of solace in this scripture; the pandemic has delayed our planned return to Papua New Guinea, but God is more than faithful. We are blessed to have a place to live, a vehicle to drive, and time together. We are also blessed to remain productive during these unprecedented times. Kathy is working on curriculum material and Scott is providing advice to the Security and Crisis Management Teams in Ukarumpa via video conference. We have both been exercising more, tele- conferencing with friends and family and spending time in God’s Word. We do not know when the pandemic will end or what the new normal may look like, but we have the assurance that God is always in control.
Please pray for us as we patiently wait on His timing. And know that we are also praying for you! ❤
Above: Empty beaches and quiet streets are the new normal but we can still rejoice in our salvation and His promises!
• Papua New Guinea (PNG): Pray for prevention of the spread of coronavirus in PNG.
• Bible translation: Pray for translation work to continue as translators remain in quarantine.
• Our roles in PNG: Pray for the teachers and students in Ukarumpa to persevere, and for the seniors who are missing the closure of special events and activities. Pray for the two men serving as acting Field Security Officers and for wisdom as Scott consults with them.
• PNG missionaries: Pray for wisdom for the leadership in Ukarumpa during the pandemic.
• God’s provision: Praise God for His provision for our current needs and for our return to PNG in His perfect timing.
