Friday, July 23, 2010

Up and Running!

One week of work is under our belt. The trip over was tiring but uneventful...which makes it a good trip. The only glitch was our hotel reservation our first night here... even with a confirmation... did not work. Spent the night in a mission lodge... and did we ever sleep after 32 hours of sleepless travel.
Classes are encouraging. Students seem to be connecting with me. Martha and I are both mentoring a small group of students while here... we love that. Already had our  first dinner guests, so Martha's hosting talents are underway.  She is also helping in the Library... quite a facility for such a remote place.
You may have heard of the ruckus in a village nearby where we went last Sunday. It has died down for now. We live on the Center and such activities haven't affected us....thankfully.
Thanks for praying. We count on it. This pic is Martha talking to the Pastoral Students. She was a star.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Safe and sound!

Thanks for all the concern.  But we are OK and safe. Keep praying for resolution of the issues. The national pastor of the church we attended Sunday (pictured below) is in the village where the tensions exist. Pray for the physical and spiritual protection of Pastor Michael, his family and the Christians there. 
 
Taught my first classes today. Martha came with me to meet the students, and was the star!
 
 

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Early our Monday morning..full day ahead. Teaching tomorrow. Mom still stacking Z's
 

First day in PNG - Going to Church