CALLED to Papua New Guinea

"For unto us a child is born, to us a child is given,  and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor,  Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6 ~ Love and Prayers on this Christmas Day,  Teddy & Rachel

Even though there’s no snow or tacky light tours…the missionaries at Kudjip sure know how to celebrate the Christmas season! This past week has been full of wonderful festivities and reminders that Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Last Sunday, all the Kudjip missionaries were responsible for the entire service at the local church, Emmanuel, just outside of the station. Jordan, Zachary, Susan, and I accompanied Jeff as he led the congregation in several Christmas Carols…sung in Pidgin of course. My students sang a special…one of their songs from the Christmas play the week before…and the teen MKs read scripture verses of the Christmas story. The entire missionary family came up and sang Silent Night in Pidgin, and Teddy, Bill, and Andy played two songs on their trumpets. The service concluded with a great message by Harmon about why we need Christ….and ended with a powerful altar call and time of prayer. It was a great service! Leading the congregation in Christmas Carol...

Dear Readers , Grace and peace to YOU from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen!   (Saint Paul’s greeting to Galatia)  Thank you again for joining with us in this mission to the Highland people of Papua New Guinea. Rachel and I are greatly comforted in the knowledge that we walk this path with the prayer and love of hundreds, and we greet the bright sun of every morning filled with our Lord’s perfect Love and Peace. All around PNG, needless violence born of greed, lust, and pride casts a shadow of fear and wretchedness over countless homes and entire communities, but I bear witness to the Hand of God moving every day through His children to bring Light into the darkness. In the midst of hardship, disease, and corruption, your PNG brothers and sisters are praying, preaching God’s Word, and many hearts are turning ...

This past Sunday was the MK-Sponsored Christmas Lotu. Not only did my kiddos have to perform the Christmas musical we’ve been practicing…but they also helped with a special song performed by the mini-MKs (2-5 year olds), AND they helped me lead worship at the end of the service! I am so impressed and humbled by the AMAZING job these kids did! We have been practicing and working hard since September, and boy did it pay off! The whole service went off without a hitch thanks to all the hard work and A LOT of prayer!! : )  Sunday was a busy day. In the morning, Teddy and I brought all the supplies up to the hospital chapel (where the Lotu service was held) and spent some time setting up all the scenery. He was amazing and climbed the rafters like a pro to get all the backdrops and stars properly and securely hung. While we set up the scenery, Karla (fellow missionary) and Judy (1st-3rd teacher) decorated the chapel with beautiful flower arrangements. About an hour or so befo...