Wrap up of PNG

Hey all,

So this is my last wrap up blog about PNG. I just wanted to summarize all that we did and learned. We visited about 5 different villages over the 5 1/2 weeks. We did home visits where we prayed for different people and families in their homes. We visited a hospital to pray for people and visited an elementary school to do health care checks on the kids. We did many programs which involved dramas, songs, and preaching. We each preached at least 2 times on our trip. I taught on identity in Christ as that is a passionate subject for me. We also did several kids programs which involved HUGE games of duck duck goose, goofy songs, and short teachings. We trekked throu

gh the jungle for hours, got stuck in mud almost to our knees, made sago (it's the stable food of PNG, it's basically tree bark), went fishing, spent many hours in prayer and worship, baptized about 31 individuals 27 of whom were new converts, and befriended many of God's beautiful children young and old. It was an extremely challenging experience in ways of stepping out of my comfort zone, giving up common luxuries at home that are so often taken for granted, speaking in front of people, keeping peace within our group, sweating constantly, and missing my family, however the fruit of the ministry we did was so evident through the new converts, baptisms, and just our relationships with so many dear and close friends halfway across the world. God really emphasized the importance of discipleship to me on this trip and how missions is not simply converting people but the discipleship is just as important. God also showed me how we are all equal in his eyes and I have something in common with my brothers and sisters in PNG, we both worship the same God. I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to travel to PNG and want to thank you all for your prayers and support. Keep reading my blog cuz my missionary work is just starting.

I am planning on heading out back to Australia in April to do the Staff Leadership Internship at Reef to Outback YWAM. Thanks!!