One year ago today I stepped out of the Air Niugini plane onto the soil of Papua New Guinea. Today marks my one year anniversary of ministry with Pioneer Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea.
Today also marks moving day. I moved out of my apartment/flat into another house. A God given opportunity presented itself and He opened the door for me and for the future years ahead. I will not go into too much detail at this time but the house and location is a significant upgrade that the previous one bedroom apartment I have been staying in for the past 8 months.
Last week, the membership of the branch held its annual general meeting (AGM). All week we discussed hot topics, made decisions, and heard many reports including team ministry reports from all missionaries. It was a long week but I believe somewhat productive. This year will be different for the branch as many missionaries are returning home for furlough, including myself.
As you have heard, I am officially the Administrator of IT for the branch. Following the meeting and for the weeks ahead, I will be seeing fit that my ‘new’ office is to my liking. It will be a big task to sort through the various odds and ends that were left by the previous administrator.
I am stilling moving forward from my recent break-in and theft of electronic equipment from my apartment. I am grateful for the many prayers and hedge of protection that has been around me. Last week, I heard more bad news from Alaska as well. I am trying to move forward and not dwell on things that I cannot change or influence. The ‘deceiver and destroyer’ has been trying to discourage me and knock me off track but I press forward with Christ at my side.
Thank you for praying and please continue praying for me. I enjoy the ministry that God has put in front of me here in PNG. My I aim remains the same, to bring honor to Him in all I do.
Tyler and Emily in PNG 
Tyler, we are glad to hear you are moving to a better apartment, and hopefully safer place. Just wondering…are you going to come to ALASKA!!!???? (sorry, just a selfish question). Thank you for your continued updates.
Stefan and Binget
We prayed and thanked God for you and the fact that you will be in a different place. We also prayed for whatever you referred to in Alaska as we know that God knows and will answer. Thank you for your resolve to serve Him in all that you do. Praying, Gerald and Ruth