Praying for a chariot...or a helicopter?

Our most recent helicopter trip into Mesi-land

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 “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”  Psalm 20:7

Praying for a Helicopter 

• Boxes of printed literacy material
• Toilet paper
•  IM injectable antibiotics
•  Solar panels
•  School books

What does this seemingly random list have in common? Our trusty mission helicopter ferried all these items – and much more - to our jungle location over the years.  We relied (and rely) on our incredible aviation team - pilots, mechanics and helicopter - to move our team, our consultants, our groceries, our building supplies and more, into and out of our super-remote area.

As of this week, our mission helicopter is down for repairs indefinitely.  It’s been a rough year for our aging heli (it’s FORTY+ years old) and while we’re affectionately grateful for the many years of service it’s given, we’re praying that God will provide a new one for the many church-planting teams here in Papua New Guinea.  Our faithful co-workers labor in areas with no roads - but they aren’t forgotten by the One who knows our needs.  Pray with us:

•  for a new helicopter to move missionaries and supplies into and out of the jungle.
• for good health for remote missionaries, as a med-evac (medical evacuation) for any of our church-planting families would mean very difficult logistics and extraordinarily expensive costs without our mission heli.
• for great wisdom for our aviation team and for Nate as they work through possibly using another mission’s helicopter for some limited flights.  This mission is only able to provide limited flying hours.  Who gets first priority? 

And may we remember: our trust is not in our chariot/helicopter, but in the Living God.

The boys' rugby team (in blue) enjoyed playing this neighboring team several times this spring.  Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Papua New Guinea.  Can you find Noah?

Team Spirit

Noah, age 16, was able to participate in his first-ever team sport this spring.  He joined the touch rugby team (can anyone say “muddy laundry”?!)  at our mission high school and loved the opportunity to learn the sport.  We saw him stretch and grow as he learned about working with other teammates, endurance and a willingness to try new things; the season wrapped up with a tournament last Friday. We’re thankful for the opportunities that all 3 of our kids have enjoyed as they’ve made the adjustment from very remote homeschooling to our small mission school in town.

Thank God with us as our sons wrap up a challenging and great first semester at Numonohi Christian Academy.