Classes are intensifying as we learn to read the students and catch the unique dynamics of serving in PNG where cultural norms dictate…even in the church.
The Bung village violence we spoke of ended when Bung villagers rounded up a large sum of money, a small herd of pigs, and handed that over to the other village. A Bel-Kol ceremony concludes the affair, when all the elders and fighting men of both villages gather in a circle, take the chest of a freshly cooked-in-the-ground (mumu) pig, each one takes a bite as it is passed round the circle then they all open a canned coke (old times…broke sugar cane) and down it in one big guzzle. And it’s all over. So Bung can rest…at least for a while.
Martha the cook is busy. Lots of company and people in for meals. Three temporary Aussie workers Wed night, a house full of students Friday night for dinner. But we love those gatherings.
Mick preaches at the campus church Sunday. Luke 15, the Prodigal son. They love stories. Going to preach it like a story.
A little rain has shown up. Lots of dark clouds in the late afternoon, but nothing of relief. Some on campus a hauling water. We’re blessed with a tank still half full.
Your prayers, notes on email, and support is our stay. Thank you all. Pray for rain!
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| Singing with the village church choir! |
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| Students enjoying Martha's hospitality |
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| Martha with Trumpet flowers |
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