Grateful to be back in PNG…

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”  - 1 Corinthians 12: 12 NIV

We arrived back in Ukarumpa on January 4, and have hit the ground running as we have transitioned back to doing life here and to our roles in teaching and security. Scott has taken on the role of Security Consultant, supporting Mark Oboko, our Field Security Officer, and Nellie Tabie, our Chief Human Resources Officer. He is also teaching Self Defense for the high school students and will be involved with the Crisis Management Team. Kathy is teaching a block schedule of Biology, so her students can complete the full curriculum in one semester and is teaching elective classes in Marine Science during Term 3 and Astronomy in Term 4. It is easy to get caught up in all of the busyness, but we wanted to stop and just say thank you to all of you. We were so blessed to spend time with each of you while we were in the USA, to share our prayer card with you, to hear your stories of how God is working in your lives, and to give you additional insights in how you can pray for us. It was such a perfect picture of the body of Christ, having many parts, but each one serving faithfully, right where it is needed. Thank you for being a part of our ministry here in PNG, and for letting us be in prayer for you as you serve right where God has placed you. We love you and miss you and thank God for you all every day!

Thank you for praying!

We know that people were praying us back to PNG; our travels went very smoothly, and we were blessed with no significant delays or lost luggage, which is pretty miraculous these days. We had planned extra travel days in case of weather delays leaving Philly, but instead got to spend those days in Singapore. This gave us the chance to start getting over our jet lag and to spend time with a colleague and good friend who didn’t have to travel alone. We had the opportunity to worship in a local church on New Year’s Eve and it was a real blessing to praise God for what He has done with Singaporean brothers and sisters in Christ.

Prayer Points...

• Papua New Guinea (PNG): Pray forpeace throughout the country and wisdom for all of thegovernment leaders.

• Bible translation: Praise for the Nara New Testament being completed and pray for the printing process in South Korea to go smoothly and for the books to return to PNG quickly and safely.

• Our roles in PNG: Pray for us as we transition back to our roles in teaching and security.

• PNG missionaries: Pray for the Scripture Use team on Tami Island as they facilitate the Bible Background workshop, for lives to be transformed, and for the village to have enough fresh water for all.

• God’s provision: Thank you for your faithful prayers and partnership. We are grateful to be back serving in PNG and could not be here without your prayers and support- you are an important part of our team, and we appreciate you very much!