There are several Christian missions working to advance the gospel in Papua New Guinea. While each mission has its own focus, the kinds of risks they face often overlap. In an effort to help one another, the missions regularly share security-related information, particularly about travel issues. Representatives of these missions also meet in person once a year to discuss the state of the nation. This past April, Scott spoke at their annual gathering at the Lapilo New Tribes mission station near Goroka, and shortly thereafter was asked to provide security help to another mission. In early June, Scott and Pastor Ham, one of our public relations officers, travelled overland to a mission hospital in Jiwaka province, which is about a six and a half hour drive west from Ukarumpa. Over the course of two very full days, Scott provided five anti-fraud training sessions, conducted two site security assessments and preached a sermon at the associated Bible Training College. Our brothers and sisters from the other mission showed Scott and Pastor Ham great hospitality as they shared meals, their experiences and how God is working in their lives. It is always a blessing to experience the many ways that the body of Christ works together, even in the management of organizational risk. It is also an honor and privilege to serve those in need around us, whether through practical teaching or simple words of encouragement over a shared meal. What divine appointments has the LORD led you to this month? What a blessing it is to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us!
