some pics and a bit of an update

Here are some pictures from my times out and about language learning.

These were taken yesterday

while i was talking with some friends by the beach this guy in his canoe came over to me and showed me his fish (pis) and how he used his umbin (net).

This week i got to go to one of the newer tribal works, the Nakinai work. One of the missionaries was leaving and I got the opportunity to give him a hand moving and cleaning the rubbish out of his house.

as part of my language study i had the opportunity to cut Copra which is the meat from coconuts, this is hard work it my not look like much but in this heat and with a mountain of coconuts in front of u to do its a lot! this meat goes to be dried then sold for processing.

Another bit of exciting news is our container arrived, earlier than expected, the Lord is Good even in the small things!

Last Saturday was spent working on the new CMA workshop this is where i will be working when my language is complete.

It’s been a busy few days but i have to thank God for the opportunities he is giving me, next week i get a tour of the local hospital and hope to get out and use the umbin myself, maybe even catch some fish!

Please continue to remember my Family at home especially my Mum, praise God every thing seem to be going well there, i thank God that he is Providing in many ways.

pray for me as i continue on in language that i can get lots of chances to learn from this amazing culture.

I have Bush orientation coming soon not sure where yet but there are a few exciting prospects ahead!

thank God for his mercy to me and us all every day!

thank you all for your support to me and your prayers they mean a lot. if you have any questions please feel free to write me or email me I would love to help you know more about what I'm doing here.

cutting copra(the meat from coconuts)

Ryan and Alexia

Hi Friends,

i thought i would send u this we update from one of my friend in the bush, it gives u some idea what these believers go through they really need our prayer.

also it was amazing seeing the prayer for alexia being answered as she is well on the way to recovery. continue to pray for baby ryan not sure what is wrong but please pray.

i will be going in to this tribe in march please pray that all my plans will work out as a group of us are planning to hike in so it will be a bit of an adventure. the people group is the Mengan people.

geoff

Dear Friends,

Today I got an email from my co-workers in Papua New Guinea. There are 2 little children in our village who are critically ill and need your prayers. One of the sick kids is a newborn baby, Ryan. His parents are Loso and Jacqueline and they are both believers in Christ. The other child is Alexia. She's 10 years old and has suffered a seizure and is experiencing severe head pain and is incoherrent at times. Alexia's parents Kamilus and Josephine were some of the first Mengen believers. We are thankful that these 4 Christian parents are standing strong for Christ, but we know that they are afraid and worried as they see their children suffer.

Please pray that the Lord would bring healing to baby Ryan and precious Alexia. Pray too for their parents, that the Lord would give them peace and comfort.

You may remember another sick child, young Marion who died around Christmastime. As is typical of the Mengen people, there are always accusations and problems that arise when someone becomes ill. When Marion became sick and then died, everyone in the village said that this all happened because her parents chose to follow Christ and reject the old ways including magic for healing. Marion's parents continue to take steps forward day by day. Please continue to pray for their comfort and healing.

We appreciate your prayers SO MUCH. We know that the Lord has plans for these dear children and their families. We pray that the Lord would see fit to raise them to health and strength. However, we know that the Lord's ways are not our own, so we trust that whatever happens, that He would get the glory and honor and that this would challenge our unsaved Mengen friends, and cause them to consider the fraility of life and to hunger to know the truth of God's Word.

Half way

Hi Friends,
some good news to share with you all, today i passed my language test gaining progressive Mid which is about the halfway point. to begin fultime ministry i must reach capipable high so it will probably be another 2-3 months till i finish up completely.

thank you for all your prayers

Geoff