Some in PNG have been wanting to see the team.
Back Row = John & Michelle Bainbridge / Chuck & Gloria Jackson / PJ / Cheryl Jarvis
Front Row = Jared Schramm / Chad Jordan / Jimmy Thomas
Front Row = Jared Schramm / Chad Jordan / Jimmy Thomas
Showing posts with label Overview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Overview. Show all posts
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Trip Overview (beginning to end)
Here is what the trip will look like if everything goes as planned
Here is what the trip will look like if everything goes as planned
Monday, March 5 - Malaria Monday – Take your Malaria medication Let me know if you have any side affects.
The standard recommendation for anti-malarials by the CDC in Atlanta for travelers coming to PNG is Mefloquine Lariam) 250 mg weekly. This should be started 2 weeks prior to exposure and continued for 4 weeks after exposure. Someone who is taking a medication in the class “Beta Blockers” cannot take Mefloquine. Beta Blockers are used most often for treatment of hypertension or coronary artery disease. Be sure to check with your doctor, as some medicines may be restricted in certain medical conditions.
Monday, March 12- Malaria Monday – Don’t forget.
Wednesday, March 14 – 7pm – Meet at church and pack totes for conference and trip. Also get preliminary weight of our suitcases and carry on bags. Labels assigned and customs sheets filled out for each tote, luggage and carry on assigned to you.
On your international flights you will be given immigration and customs forms to fill out before landing. They will ask for your name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date etc. It is a wise idea to write this information on a card that fits in your wallet, especially for families. That way you will not have to go through all the passports to find numbers and expiry dates or figure out birth dates when you are tired. We should have one of these filled out for you.
Friday, March 16 – 7 pm - You need to have everything packed at ready. I will be contacting the airlines Friday morning and making sure everything is on schedule. If the schedule should have to change – we need to be flexible enough to adjust accordingly. All last minute stuff should be done on Thursday night. Our last trip got moved up at the last minute – so we want to be ready for the same thing.
Saturday, March 17 – Our flight leaves at 3:15pm. We would like everyone to be in Omaha by noon. That means at noon we would like to be checking every tote and luggage. Yes – I realize that means we will be waiting almost 3 hours (2 ours is recommending or International Flights)– but it is Saturday and if we miss this flight – it makes us miss every flight. You need to plan for everything – I will be leaving Hornick at 9:00 and be with my family in Omaha before the trip. We will all have cell phone numbers. If you are on the road any later than 10 am– you are pushing it! Understand if you are late – I will have to make a call based on the whole group and the missionaries we will be serving. I do not want to leave anyone – but I will do what is best for the whole trip – this is not about you!
Saturday, March 17 – After leaving Omaha – we arrive in Dallas, Texas. We have 50 minutes between flights. We will get off the plane and go immediately to the next gate. When we disembark – we meet as a group outside the gate and then head to the next gate. Go to the Restroom on the plane or after we arrive at the departure gate. You can ask the previous team – I move quickly if flights are close. In the past we have actually had some people run to the next gate so they can hold the plane for us. We won’t leave you – but you need to make sure everyone knows where you are.
Saturday, March 17 – After arriving in LA – we will leave the domestic terminal and head to the international terminal. We have almost 3 ½ hours between flights, but we will get into the international terminal before we grab something to eat. The problem with LAX is the pan handlers. Just stay together as a group and don’t spend time talking to others. Unfortunately – you will have to be somewhat rude if approached and keep moving. Just don’t make eye contact and keep walking and they will not bother you.
Saturday, March 17 – we get on the plane at 11:55 pm. This is where you will want to start getting some sleep. Even if you cannot sleep on the plane – close your eyes and relax. You will be informed of exercises they suggest – do them. Get up and walk around – go to the restroom – or just stand up for a little while. Their will be plenty to do – you will be able to listen to music, watch movies, or read a book. Be careful of caffeine and drink plenty of water while on this flight. Just so you are not concerned – this plane may stop in Aukland, New Zealand. Everyone will get off the plane and they will clean it, reload fuel and food. Some new people may get on, and some may get off at Aukland. The airport is nice and it is an opportunity to buy some small souvenirs. This may be the only stop here – so this would be the only chance. Remember – whatever you buy – you will have to carry throughout the trip – so be careful – you have a lot of trip in front of you! After about an hour – we will get back on the plane and go to Australia. When we land it will be Monday morning at 6:45 am
Monday, March 19 – we have about 3 hours in the airport in Brisbane. You will find this a very nice airport. This will also be the only time you are in this airport. We will relax and enjoy some down time while waiting for our next flight. I suggest anytime you are in an airport – you walk. You will have plenty of sitting time in the planes. Sometimes, we will find an area out of the way and lay on the floor with our legs on the seats. This gets your legs elevated (helps swelling and circulation). It is not about looking good – just getting there as comfortably as possible.
Monday, March 19 – at 10 am we get on a plane to Port Moresby. We arrive at about 1 pm. When we arrive in Port Moresby we will get off the plane and take care of 2 things. We will get our Visas. There will be 2 lines – one for people with Visas and one for people without. We will get into the line without Visas. In this line, I will tell them we have Visa’s and are with New Tribes Missions. They will collect our Passports and place a Visa inside of them. We will also get our luggage at this time. We will enter an area for customs and will be asked some questions about what we are bringing into the country. Your sheet will tell you everything packed in your tote and suitcase. After this we will leave the international building and walk over to the domestic terminal. At this time it looks like an official from new tribes will meet us. Our luggage will then be checked into a domestic flight to Hoskins.
Monday, March 19 – We will leave at 2:55 and fly to Hoskins on a short 1 hour flight. When we arrive at Hoskins – Aaron & Butch should be there to meet us – they will have supper ready for us that evening and we will get settled. Typically the sun sets in PNG about 6:30 pm and rises at 6 am. This is where you will start to get confused on times. Do not be surprised to find yourself wide awake at 1 am in the morning – that is about 9 am Iowa time a day earlier. You will adjust – but the first few days are goofy.
Tuesday, March 20 – The missionaries will start arriving at about 1pm on Tuesday. We will help them get stuff set up for the conference. Everyone will get familiar with the facility and we will get a better idea of some of the jobs we will be doing. Here is a basic breakdown at this point
2 meals – Lunch and Supper –
- Cheryl helping will be assisting – Joy (?) Gloria & Michelle wioll also assist during crunch times. On Friday morning – we will cook a men’s breakfast / Friday night – Ladies night out Lunch is scheduled for noon / dinner at 5pm
- Music – Chad will be working with Jaap (Involve morning & evening)
- Sports – Jared – 3:30 – 5:00 Wed-Sat working with Aaron, Henk Shannon Kesinger for the family water games. Shannon can set up his slide.
- Elementary – PJ will be teaching through a series on Moses in the Morning / Junior High – 7:30 – 8:30 – Aaron will be teaching Jr High students / Senior High Students – 7:30 -8:30 – PJ will be teaching Sr High Students
- Maintenance - Chuck & John – There will be a number of maintenance issues that you can assist with throughout the conference.
- Computers – Jimmy & I will be teaching a workshop one afternoon. Jimmy will also be assisting people with computers. If they decide network facility – John and Chuck will run cable.
Sunday, March 25 – We are scheduled to leave Hoskins at 11:05 am. We will fly to Rabaul with Aaron & the Kunzers – short flight. At Rabaul we will go to the market and purchase some food supplies (great experience – I will but cokes!) we will then get on 3 boats and head to Bom. You will need to make sure that you have garbage bags to place your suitcases in. We should only have 2 or 3 totes plus our luggage. If the seas are rough – another missionary organization has a guest house where we can spend the night. We could then leave on Monday morning.
Sunday, March 25 – We should arrive at Bom about sunset and will get situated. Cheryl will be at the Kunzers and the rest of us will stay with Aaron. The Jackson’s and the Bainbridge’s will have their own room. The rest of us will camp on the floor and couches. Guys – if we have time – we will head to the creek for a quick evening bath. You wear your shorts; take a towel, and a bar of soap. Girls can use the showers in the houses. We will start work by Sunrise on Monday morning.
Monday, March 26 – The gals will be working on helping get meals ready and spending time with Tammy and the girls. If we need your help on projects, we will ask – but any “down” time is to be spent with the Kunzers. They need this fellowship and we want them to feel very special during this time. Guys – our main focus is the boat. At times we will need all hands – other tines it will only be a few of us. I have a manual on basic fiberglass principles and a 7 minute video – we will all watch so we know what to expect. There are numerous other small projects – which are not small to them. What they ask you to do may seem insignificant – but there is no insignificant project to them. Everything you do is one more thing off their schedule so they can spend time in the tribe!
Aaron and Butch will schedule some things for us while we are on the island. You have to make the call whether you want to participate. Remember – if you push it too hard – we loose you for the whole week – so don’t be afraid to stay back. You will be safe in the house and if you need to crash or heal – this is the time to do it with minimal impact to our mission. Many of the guys opted out of certain activities – so they could work the next day.
In the evenings – we will try to snorkel on a few of the days. After snorkeling – the guys will head to the creek and the gals to the showers. We will then assemble for supper and fellowship after we eat. Please understand that fellowship is very dear to these people. They want normal – therefore you will laugh, joke, cry, play games, anything they want – we want it to be like family. Love those kids and give them plenty of hugs – this is the only time they will get it!
Thursday, March 30 – This is our last night on the island. We will probably be getting the boat read and help Aaron get his house locked up for the next few months. We will be leaving early about 4 or 5am on Friday morning.
Friday March 30 – we will get on the boat and travel to Rabal. If the weather is nice – we may stop for about 15 minutes to snorkel over a couple of tanks that were sunk in WWII. Upon arriving in Rabal – we will get into a van and go to the airport with Aaron. We leave Rabal at 10:20 am. go to Port Moresby then to Sydney, Australia. We arrive in Sydney at 8:25 pm. We will gather our luggage and then go to a motel for the night.
Saturday March 31 – We will leave the motel and fly out of Sydney at 9:45 am. Aaron will leave earlier than us on a different flight. We arrive in LAX at 6:05 am and Aaron arrives about the same time. This is the best time to sleep and try to get as much rest as possible. Your body will start to catch up with you at this point. You have run off of adrenaline for almost 2 weeks and your body decides to rebel. Everyone will start to get a little on edge – so understand – it will have been a great 2 weeks – but we have also seen enough of each other by now. Upon arrive in LAX – we will have to go through customs. We will be asked a number of questions about where we have been and what we have done – just be polite – it is usually a long line.
Saturday March 31 – Aaron will now head out on a flight to Denver, then Kansas City. We leave on an 8:55 flight to Chicago. The online deal has your flight stuff wrong – Our tickets take us to Chicago – then Omaha. We arrive Chicago at 2:50 pm and have a 2 hour layover. At 4:40 we leave Chicago and get in Omaha at 6:10 pm.
Sunday April 1 – This is Palm Sunday so people in the US are thinking about Easter. We are going to have a service in the morning and talk about the trip. If all goes well- I will have a slide show ready – if not – I will have some pics. Most of it depends on how much jimmy & I can get done ahead of time.
Monday April 2 – Malaria Monday
Monday April 9 – Malaria Monday
Monday April 16 – Malaria Monday
Monday April 23 – Malaria Monday
Some reminders
• You will find yourself pretty tired the first week after the trip. Many people will want to talk to you about the trip – try to keep evenings free to sleep and get your body adjusted to the time. DO NOT push yourself the first week back – give yourself time to get adjusted.
• We will have a de-briefing meeting after the trip. The cultural adjustment is something we need to talk about and it will impact you! You may bring your family with you to that meeting
• Any pictures you have developed from film – ask for a digital CD – I will pay for it and use it to give everyone a copy of everyone’s pics. That way we all have pictures that we are all in.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
PJ,
Here is some more information for the big trip, I don’t know if everybody has email, but they can feel free to write me any questions or thoughts they have or if they just want to start getting our email updates about our work in the Patpatar tribe.
Thanks,
Aaron
PJ, Jimmy, Jared, Cheryl, Chuck and Gloria, John and Michelle, and Chad,
Just over a month left until you embark on the adventure of a lifetime. As the countdown gets closer I wanted to give you some more information on what to expect, what to bring, and what you will be doing. Some of this you will already have heard through the meetings or the video and some of it will be new. Thank you in advance to each one of you who have taken the step to be a part of this adventure. Thank you for the sacrifices of family, work, time, and money that each one of you have made to be a part. I believe that each one of the sacrifices will be worth the cost and God will do amazing things through this trip.
Where does it begin? Your airplane trips! From Sioux City, each plane will be getting on will be bigger and nicer and about all you can do is sit back, and try to get some sleep and enjoy your flight. Once in Papua New Guinea you will need file off the plane with everybody else and go through customs. It is there you will have to show your passport and get your visas which should be waiting for you and claim anything from your customs slip (that will be explained to you on the airplane). You will collect your luggage, exchange money if needed and then head out of the room. Welcome to PNG!
You will have to take all of your luggage out of the building and go down the sidewalk to your right. You should have plenty of time, but you will have to keep moving to be sure to get on the plane. Once you get to the Domestic Terminal (the other building) you will have to go in and clear your bags through an x-ray machine and then get in line for the flight you are to be on. After you have gotten your tickets you will have to go to through the doors on the side and through another x-ray machine. Now you are in the waiting room. It is always a good idea to sit towards the front and be ready when they call your flight, because many times they over book and it is first on first to go.
The next landing will be in Hoskins and I will be waiting for you just on the other side of the fence. You will only have a couple of hours of daylight left. So I will show you around a little. You will have supper prepared for you and you can go to bed early if you want.
The next several days you will be going in various directions serving so many of us. You know more about what to expect than I do since you’ve been in correspondence with the conference committee. We will have enough food for you to get through most of your time there. For additional drinks or snacks I believe the store will be open for an hour each afternoon. I will be around and can be your inside man if you need anything. In an earlier email I mentioned carvings and tribal crafts for sale. If they are around they will be sitting outside the store. I (or probably anyone around) can help you barter and translate if you see something you like.
On Sunday we will go back to the Hoskins airport and you will fly to Kokopo (Kokopo is the fastest growing town and one of the nicest towns of PNG. It is across the bay from Rabaul which was destroyed in 1994 by the volcano.). We will check the seas and pick up some produce and last minute things for the next week. If the seas are nice and everything works like we have arranged we will head to the boats. Our boat will be there along with two others. It will be a crowd of us with the Kunzers, the nine on the workteam, myself, and all our stuff. We do have life jackets for everybody and we will take every precaution available. We will not take chances if the seas are rough. If that is the case we will stay at the SIL guesthouse Sunday night and try to leave early Monday morning, since the seas are generally calmer in the morning. It is about a one hour ride to one of the most beautiful islands you will ever see and then another hour to our village, Bom (rhymes with home). (For an alternative possibility of the kind of trip it could be ask PJ about his backside. J) You made it here!
For the next 4 days you will be with us. Some of the projects are listed below. We will be working long days, but will have a great time and you will get to see some incredible things. We are very excited for you to be here and for the opportunity to get to know you. Each evening we will get together to share, pray, sing, and plan the next day. During the day we will be doing many things at once trying to get as many of the projects done as possible. We will also squeeze some walks into the village and the gardens in the jungle. Bring your sense of adventure, your ethic of hard work, and your appetite for spiritual growth. See you soon!
Aaron
What to bring:
Bedding: I don’t know what you are provided or required to bring for conference, but once you get to the tribe we have enough bedding for everybody. We will be short about 4 pillows though (unless you want to use a small throw pillow) so some of you may want to bring a pillow. Our all time low so far has been 71 degrees, so you will only need a sheet to cover up with. We do have mosquito nets available for everybody.
Clothes: One nice but casual outfit for travel. A few lightweight old work clothes that you won’t mind getting wet or ruined. A swimsuit. A poncho. Whatever you want for footwear – we will be dirt work and some hiking. One thing to keep in mind is that if it is raining much you will probably be walking through water, so you may want some flip-flops or sandals (or for walking on the beach or between houses).
Other: Towel and washcloth will be provided for you; You do need to bring Toiletries; Bible; Journal; Pen; Flashlight; Bug Spray (There are fewer mosquitoes and biting bugs here than there are in Iowa, but we recommend bug spray all the time while you are here to help prevent malaria); Sunscreen (we are a lot closer to the equator here so it takes less time to burn; but one bottle can be shared among several); camera (optional).
Important papers: Passport, Visa (should be in your passport); Photo ID; (maybe a picture of your family to show us); some money
Laundry – Laundry will be done everyday. This should help with you not having to bring so much clothing, however, things are not always dry after one day, so you may want to plan accordingly.
Meals: Breakfast will be at the Luse’s. Lunch and supper will be at Kunzers. Tammy will be in charge of the meals, but will require the help of a couple of you.
Kunzers: There are several small jobs in and around the house. The overflow from their water tank needs redirected. The gray water needs redirected. Several window louvers need replaced. Some things need painted. Repair some termite damage and some preventatives added.
Luses: There are several small jobs around and in the house. The gray water needs rerouted to a nearby ditch. There is some termite damage that needs fixed and some preventatives added. There is a floor board that needs replaced. Several window louvers need changed. An oven door needs fixed. Some screens need replaced. The nursery needs set up. And last the house needs boarded up.
Boat: This will be the major project and the biggest priority. We need to put a floor in the boat. Put the consul in. Patch and paint some areas on the outside. And several other smaller details to get it ready for our team to use. We will also be filling some PVC pipes with cement to use as rails to pull the boat up on our beach.
Other: If time permits the stairs on Marbach’s house need repaired.
Good seas: for safety in travel to and from Bom
Little or no rain: Yes, we need rain to have water, but when it rains in the rainforest it really rains. If we get too much it could greatly hamper our work.
Good health: When traveling to different areas, eating different food, drinking different water, stomach problems are common. Pray that everybody will have a smooth transition.
Open hearts: For what God has in store for you and for us.
Good testimonies: Though we have not preached the Gospel to the Patpatar people yet, they are watching us. Some know English, but even those who don’t will be watching you to see what they can learn about the white people and their God.
I am praying for you and your families as you prepare and come on this trip!
Here is some more information for the big trip, I don’t know if everybody has email, but they can feel free to write me any questions or thoughts they have or if they just want to start getting our email updates about our work in the Patpatar tribe.
Thanks,
Aaron
PJ, Jimmy, Jared, Cheryl, Chuck and Gloria, John and Michelle, and Chad,
Just over a month left until you embark on the adventure of a lifetime. As the countdown gets closer I wanted to give you some more information on what to expect, what to bring, and what you will be doing. Some of this you will already have heard through the meetings or the video and some of it will be new. Thank you in advance to each one of you who have taken the step to be a part of this adventure. Thank you for the sacrifices of family, work, time, and money that each one of you have made to be a part. I believe that each one of the sacrifices will be worth the cost and God will do amazing things through this trip.
Where does it begin? Your airplane trips! From Sioux City, each plane will be getting on will be bigger and nicer and about all you can do is sit back, and try to get some sleep and enjoy your flight. Once in Papua New Guinea you will need file off the plane with everybody else and go through customs. It is there you will have to show your passport and get your visas which should be waiting for you and claim anything from your customs slip (that will be explained to you on the airplane). You will collect your luggage, exchange money if needed and then head out of the room. Welcome to PNG!
You will have to take all of your luggage out of the building and go down the sidewalk to your right. You should have plenty of time, but you will have to keep moving to be sure to get on the plane. Once you get to the Domestic Terminal (the other building) you will have to go in and clear your bags through an x-ray machine and then get in line for the flight you are to be on. After you have gotten your tickets you will have to go to through the doors on the side and through another x-ray machine. Now you are in the waiting room. It is always a good idea to sit towards the front and be ready when they call your flight, because many times they over book and it is first on first to go.
The next landing will be in Hoskins and I will be waiting for you just on the other side of the fence. You will only have a couple of hours of daylight left. So I will show you around a little. You will have supper prepared for you and you can go to bed early if you want.
The next several days you will be going in various directions serving so many of us. You know more about what to expect than I do since you’ve been in correspondence with the conference committee. We will have enough food for you to get through most of your time there. For additional drinks or snacks I believe the store will be open for an hour each afternoon. I will be around and can be your inside man if you need anything. In an earlier email I mentioned carvings and tribal crafts for sale. If they are around they will be sitting outside the store. I (or probably anyone around) can help you barter and translate if you see something you like.
On Sunday we will go back to the Hoskins airport and you will fly to Kokopo (Kokopo is the fastest growing town and one of the nicest towns of PNG. It is across the bay from Rabaul which was destroyed in 1994 by the volcano.). We will check the seas and pick up some produce and last minute things for the next week. If the seas are nice and everything works like we have arranged we will head to the boats. Our boat will be there along with two others. It will be a crowd of us with the Kunzers, the nine on the workteam, myself, and all our stuff. We do have life jackets for everybody and we will take every precaution available. We will not take chances if the seas are rough. If that is the case we will stay at the SIL guesthouse Sunday night and try to leave early Monday morning, since the seas are generally calmer in the morning. It is about a one hour ride to one of the most beautiful islands you will ever see and then another hour to our village, Bom (rhymes with home). (For an alternative possibility of the kind of trip it could be ask PJ about his backside. J) You made it here!
For the next 4 days you will be with us. Some of the projects are listed below. We will be working long days, but will have a great time and you will get to see some incredible things. We are very excited for you to be here and for the opportunity to get to know you. Each evening we will get together to share, pray, sing, and plan the next day. During the day we will be doing many things at once trying to get as many of the projects done as possible. We will also squeeze some walks into the village and the gardens in the jungle. Bring your sense of adventure, your ethic of hard work, and your appetite for spiritual growth. See you soon!
Aaron
What to bring:
Bedding: I don’t know what you are provided or required to bring for conference, but once you get to the tribe we have enough bedding for everybody. We will be short about 4 pillows though (unless you want to use a small throw pillow) so some of you may want to bring a pillow. Our all time low so far has been 71 degrees, so you will only need a sheet to cover up with. We do have mosquito nets available for everybody.
Clothes: One nice but casual outfit for travel. A few lightweight old work clothes that you won’t mind getting wet or ruined. A swimsuit. A poncho. Whatever you want for footwear – we will be dirt work and some hiking. One thing to keep in mind is that if it is raining much you will probably be walking through water, so you may want some flip-flops or sandals (or for walking on the beach or between houses).
Other: Towel and washcloth will be provided for you; You do need to bring Toiletries; Bible; Journal; Pen; Flashlight; Bug Spray (There are fewer mosquitoes and biting bugs here than there are in Iowa, but we recommend bug spray all the time while you are here to help prevent malaria); Sunscreen (we are a lot closer to the equator here so it takes less time to burn; but one bottle can be shared among several); camera (optional).
Important papers: Passport, Visa (should be in your passport); Photo ID; (maybe a picture of your family to show us); some money
Living
Where you will be staying: Cheryl will be staying with Kunzers. The rest of you will be staying at the Luses. Chuck and Gloria and John and Michelle will each have their own room. The rest of the guys will be Avalon and Sierra’s room or else the living room. There is indoor plumbing (a toilet, shower, and sink). The ladies will be able in the shower. Though, Lord willing, we will have enough water (especially since the last work team connected the tank and Kunzers will be by themselves when we leave), for the sake of power and time the guys will probably bathe in the creek (though we can make exceptions).Laundry – Laundry will be done everyday. This should help with you not having to bring so much clothing, however, things are not always dry after one day, so you may want to plan accordingly.
Meals: Breakfast will be at the Luse’s. Lunch and supper will be at Kunzers. Tammy will be in charge of the meals, but will require the help of a couple of you.
Projects:
Kunzers: There are several small jobs in and around the house. The overflow from their water tank needs redirected. The gray water needs redirected. Several window louvers need replaced. Some things need painted. Repair some termite damage and some preventatives added.
Luses: There are several small jobs around and in the house. The gray water needs rerouted to a nearby ditch. There is some termite damage that needs fixed and some preventatives added. There is a floor board that needs replaced. Several window louvers need changed. An oven door needs fixed. Some screens need replaced. The nursery needs set up. And last the house needs boarded up.
Boat: This will be the major project and the biggest priority. We need to put a floor in the boat. Put the consul in. Patch and paint some areas on the outside. And several other smaller details to get it ready for our team to use. We will also be filling some PVC pipes with cement to use as rails to pull the boat up on our beach.
Other: If time permits the stairs on Marbach’s house need repaired.
Prayer Requests:
Good seas: for safety in travel to and from Bom
Little or no rain: Yes, we need rain to have water, but when it rains in the rainforest it really rains. If we get too much it could greatly hamper our work.
Good health: When traveling to different areas, eating different food, drinking different water, stomach problems are common. Pray that everybody will have a smooth transition.
Open hearts: For what God has in store for you and for us.
Good testimonies: Though we have not preached the Gospel to the Patpatar people yet, they are watching us. Some know English, but even those who don’t will be watching you to see what they can learn about the white people and their God.
I am praying for you and your families as you prepare and come on this trip!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Where in the World is PNG?
Many people are wanting to know more about PNG. The World Factbook tells you everything you wanted to know. The link is World Fact Book.
This is the main Island. The main airport is located at Port Moresby. You will notice an large island next to PNG - This is New Britain.
In the middle of the island is the New Tribes Base at Hoskins. This is only accessible by plane. This is where we will spend the first week of our trip. At the end of the week - we will fly to the northern tip of New Britain to a town called Rabal. We will then travel to the next Island - called New Ireland. (see below)
This is the island where the Luses & Kunzer's minister to the Patpatar people. (Click on the map to enlarge) We will get to this island by boat or by plane. It is undetermined at this point. If we fly - we travel to the tip of New Ireland to a town called Namatania. It is then a very long and rough drive to Bom where the Kunzer's and Luse's minister.
Many people are wanting to know more about PNG. The World Factbook tells you everything you wanted to know. The link is World Fact Book.
Click on any of the maps to enlarge and open in a new window.
Papua New Guinea is located north of Australia
The following map - gives you an idea of PNG. (Click on it to enlarge)
This is the main Island. The main airport is located at Port Moresby. You will notice an large island next to PNG - This is New Britain.
In the middle of the island is the New Tribes Base at Hoskins. This is only accessible by plane. This is where we will spend the first week of our trip. At the end of the week - we will fly to the northern tip of New Britain to a town called Rabal. We will then travel to the next Island - called New Ireland. (see below)
This is the island where the Luses & Kunzer's minister to the Patpatar people. (Click on the map to enlarge) We will get to this island by boat or by plane. It is undetermined at this point. If we fly - we travel to the tip of New Ireland to a town called Namatania. It is then a very long and rough drive to Bom where the Kunzer's and Luse's minister.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
This is a note from the Island Chairman at PNG at Hoskins
I am Jan Wols, My wife Annette and I are working here in Hoskins and for the last few months i have been in the position of acting chairman of the Island Region. Thank you for writing to me.
We are much exited about your ideas and plans to serve our missionaries here at Hoskins Center and the Patpatar team out in the bush. We heard about the plans from Aaron and Lori and we did talk about it. We all came to the same conclusion: We really see how this would be refreshing to our missionaries serving at the front lines, at the sub centers and at the support center. We would love this to take place and we trust that we will be able to work through what it takes to see it happen.
It is so good to have churches like you who are ready to come and serve us for the glory of our Lord and the building up of His servants. We appreciate it very very much.
Again i want to say that we appreciate you very much. I want to make sure we communicate that with you because we do not want you to be discouraged with some of the hurdles we are looking at.
Please write me soon,
Together in reaching the tribes with the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ,
jan
I am Jan Wols, My wife Annette and I are working here in Hoskins and for the last few months i have been in the position of acting chairman of the Island Region. Thank you for writing to me.
We are much exited about your ideas and plans to serve our missionaries here at Hoskins Center and the Patpatar team out in the bush. We heard about the plans from Aaron and Lori and we did talk about it. We all came to the same conclusion: We really see how this would be refreshing to our missionaries serving at the front lines, at the sub centers and at the support center. We would love this to take place and we trust that we will be able to work through what it takes to see it happen.
It is so good to have churches like you who are ready to come and serve us for the glory of our Lord and the building up of His servants. We appreciate it very very much.
Again i want to say that we appreciate you very much. I want to make sure we communicate that with you because we do not want you to be discouraged with some of the hurdles we are looking at.
Please write me soon,
Together in reaching the tribes with the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ,
jan
Friday, October 06, 2006
INTRODUCTION
I have started this Blog to keep everyone informed of the Missions Trip to Papua New Guinea. First a little background. This trip was originally organized by Morningside Bible Church. They were intending on taking this trip to help their missionaries (Aaron & Lori Luse - www.tribalmissions.com). They were also going to assist in the Island Mission Conference which New Tribes Missions hosts each year.
Holly Springs Bible Fellowship was also going to be involved on a limited basis. Both churches have visited the islands of PNG to help New Tribes Missionaries. We just got news that Aaron & Lori are expecting - so they will probably not be able to attend the Island Conference. At a Board meeting last week - Holly Springs Bible decided to make this a major effort in our missions program for 2007.
Once a year New Tribes missions invites all their island missionaries to the New Tribes base in Hoskins, PNG. This conference involves about 40 missionary families. This is the only time many of these missionaries get away from the tribe for an opportunity to refresh and recharge. It is their only break for a year. In the past - they have divided up responsibilities for the conference which means they cook, babysit, plan activities and run the conference.
This year we are going to take a group of people to host the conference for them. We will prepare the meals, provide a camp type program for the children and teens and minister to them for the entire week. This Blog will provide you a history of the progress and some much needed information for future trips.
I have started this Blog to keep everyone informed of the Missions Trip to Papua New Guinea. First a little background. This trip was originally organized by Morningside Bible Church. They were intending on taking this trip to help their missionaries (Aaron & Lori Luse - www.tribalmissions.com). They were also going to assist in the Island Mission Conference which New Tribes Missions hosts each year.
Holly Springs Bible Fellowship was also going to be involved on a limited basis. Both churches have visited the islands of PNG to help New Tribes Missionaries. We just got news that Aaron & Lori are expecting - so they will probably not be able to attend the Island Conference. At a Board meeting last week - Holly Springs Bible decided to make this a major effort in our missions program for 2007.
Once a year New Tribes missions invites all their island missionaries to the New Tribes base in Hoskins, PNG. This conference involves about 40 missionary families. This is the only time many of these missionaries get away from the tribe for an opportunity to refresh and recharge. It is their only break for a year. In the past - they have divided up responsibilities for the conference which means they cook, babysit, plan activities and run the conference.
This year we are going to take a group of people to host the conference for them. We will prepare the meals, provide a camp type program for the children and teens and minister to them for the entire week. This Blog will provide you a history of the progress and some much needed information for future trips.
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