Trip to PNG

So, one of the big events that is coming up in my life is my trip to Papua New Guinea this coming spring. As I plan on working in PNG long term after completing my training here in Dallas, we thought it would be a good idea to let me see what the ministry looks like in Papua New Guinea so that I would have a better understanding of where I will be fitting in! Pioneer Bible Translators does not currently have a literacy specialist on the ground in Papua New Guinea, but that doesn't mean that they haven't been teaching people there how to read. Part of my trip will be seeing what methods of teaching are in place and how effective they are. This will give me a great heads up about what sort of teaching environment I will be coming into. It will also be a good time for me to see what resources may be available to me, and an opportunity to meet some of the many Papua New Guineans who are already being impacted by God's Word in their language through the efforts of Pioneer Bible Translators with their people. It will be a time for me to learn about PNG culture, and even to learn a bit of Pidgin, the trade language in the area, so that I will be even better equipped in the future to jump right in once I hit the ground.

I'm extremely excited to see what might be in store for me in PNG, and to see in what ways I can help serve these people. As such, I have already begun to talk with people about finding funds to send me over. This trip will cost $5000, including airfare, places to stay, and expenses on the ground. Of that cost I have so far only raised a small portion, but I am confident that the funds will come in. The Church has a way of sharing with and supporting one another that is absolutely amazing to behold. I feel like this is a great spot for me to go ahead and say yet another thank you to those of you who have been supporting me in my training efforts thus far. Missions is one of those wonderful things that most everyone agrees should happen, but which so many times gets pushed to the side because the people who can go haven't found those who are willing to send. I feel so blessed to have already found so many people willing to help send me to the ends of the earth to share the Word with those who have not yet heard it. Thank you so much.