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February 2025 village trip update
On February 11, Aaron and Robyn traveled to Sivauna village to consultant check the translation of the Gospel of John. They worked with local community members, addressing translation issues through discussions and readings. The process engaged the community in verification, and they completed the project in two weeks. Aaron is now preparing materials for printing and digital media.
December 2024 Update
Merry Christmas from Papua New Guinea! In our last update we asked you to pray for several big things we had coming up: a key terms workshop and back translation in the village, and for our kids as they started Term 2 at school. Thanks for your prayers! We’re delighted to report that all three […]
Mamusi Survey Trip Report
Many of you were praying for my (Aaron’s) survey trip out to the Mamusi area in February and March. It’s finally time to share some of my reflections about that experience. Before this trip, my knowledge of the Mamusi people and language were pretty limited to Sivauna village (where we work) and about a 5-mile […]
VILLAGE TRIP UPDATE from Aaron
After leaving the family in Ukarumpa Thursday, I flew to the city of Kokopo, where we lived for several years and where we still have good contacts. Friday I went out to the nearby village of Warangoi to meet with Papa Martin and Mama Jacinta, dear friends and important allies in the Mamusi-speaking diaspora in […]
May 2023 Update – Return to PNG
Hello friends! The last several weeks have been packed full of year-end activities at school, packing, logistical planning, packing, last moments with family, and some more packing. As I write this, we are loaded and heading to the airport to begin our journey back to Papua New Guinea! We’re flying out this evening, taking a […]
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