We attended the Emmanuel church outside the compound this past Sunday (the 6th) due to having the English Lotu in the afternoon. Some of the songs they were singing I recognized and some I didn’t. I could catch a few words but decided to participate by making up words to the ones I didn’t know to fit the melody and sing along with them in English. The Spirit is something we all can sense regardless of the language. I love to watch the babies and children….they are so precious and they have such large beautiful eyes.
John and I participated in the English Lotu service in the afternoon…It’s the first Sunday of the month when all the missionaries come together for a service even those who are not of our denomination. I played the piano and John and I sang a duet. James Johnson, Strategy Field Coordinator, brought greetings and Patrick Hall from the CLTC (Christian Leaders Training College…non denominational) brought the message.
We celebrated Jeffrey’s birthday today (Wednesday) with gifts and cards. In making his birthday cake it was a challenge baking at this altitude. In spite of that it didn’t turn out to bad.
John and Jeff laid tile today (Thursday) in the mud room….It’s looking great! While they are waiting for the tile to set Jeff is initiating John into the second project, working in the attic. I have taken on many duties in the house so that Jeffrey has more time working with his Dad on his projects.
Saturday, we were planning on going to Mt. Hagen for a day out….looking for souvenirs, then
having lunch at the Highlander and relaxing for a while as soon as Susan came from making her hospital rounds. When she came through the door at 9:30 AM she said I just saw the container pull in. You have to understand, the whole compound had been waiting on that container. We had sent boxes back in September and couldn’t remember what we had sent because my list was back in the states. We were as excited as every one else. Needless to say the trip to Hagen was cancelled and the morning was spent unloading the container.
What an exciting time to be on this end when a container comes in! All hands and vehicles respond. The container is on a large truck and has to be unloaded by hand in approximately
three hours….Bill Swesey came from the Bible College with a truck and helpers to claim his boxes and help….Trucks were filled with boxes that were designated for the Lab, storage room, and pharmacy and missionaries looking for their personal boxes. About the time the contianer arrived a helicopter landed on the mission grounds, bringing someone for medical help. The Nationals thought this was exciting so they went to investigate…during a lull back they would come back to watch the unloading. When the helicopter left back they went to watch it take off. Many thanks to Todd Winter in OR who was obedient to God’s voice in organizing “Nazarene Hospital Foundation” which packs and sends the container here to PNG. Since our plans were changed, when we arrived back from unloading the container the men decided to make use of 
their time and work on their project so Susan and I went to the Beauty Salon to use the products that came on the container.
We ended the day by going to dinner at the Bennett’s. What a great way to end an exciting day! The food and fellowship were great! Dr. Andy said that the lemon pie, we had for dessert, was the reason that he stayed married all these years:) but we know differently. They are a lovely couple along with their son Sam.
John and I participated in the English Lotu service in the afternoon…It’s the first Sunday of the month when all the missionaries come together for a service even those who are not of our denomination. I played the piano and John and I sang a duet. James Johnson, Strategy Field Coordinator, brought greetings and Patrick Hall from the CLTC (Christian Leaders Training College…non denominational) brought the message.
We celebrated Jeffrey’s birthday today (Wednesday) with gifts and cards. In making his birthday cake it was a challenge baking at this altitude. In spite of that it didn’t turn out to bad.
John and Jeff laid tile today (Thursday) in the mud room….It’s looking great! While they are waiting for the tile to set Jeff is initiating John into the second project, working in the attic. I have taken on many duties in the house so that Jeffrey has more time working with his Dad on his projects.
Saturday, we were planning on going to Mt. Hagen for a day out….looking for souvenirs, then
having lunch at the Highlander and relaxing for a while as soon as Susan came from making her hospital rounds. When she came through the door at 9:30 AM she said I just saw the container pull in. You have to understand, the whole compound had been waiting on that container. We had sent boxes back in September and couldn’t remember what we had sent because my list was back in the states. We were as excited as every one else. Needless to say the trip to Hagen was cancelled and the morning was spent unloading the container.What an exciting time to be on this end when a container comes in! All hands and vehicles respond. The container is on a large truck and has to be unloaded by hand in approximately
three hours….Bill Swesey came from the Bible College with a truck and helpers to claim his boxes and help….Trucks were filled with boxes that were designated for the Lab, storage room, and pharmacy and missionaries looking for their personal boxes. About the time the contianer arrived a helicopter landed on the mission grounds, bringing someone for medical help. The Nationals thought this was exciting so they went to investigate…during a lull back they would come back to watch the unloading. When the helicopter left back they went to watch it take off. Many thanks to Todd Winter in OR who was obedient to God’s voice in organizing “Nazarene Hospital Foundation” which packs and sends the container here to PNG. Since our plans were changed, when we arrived back from unloading the container the men decided to make use of 
their time and work on their project so Susan and I went to the Beauty Salon to use the products that came on the container.We ended the day by going to dinner at the Bennett’s. What a great way to end an exciting day! The food and fellowship were great! Dr. Andy said that the lemon pie, we had for dessert, was the reason that he stayed married all these years:) but we know differently. They are a lovely couple along with their son Sam.
Until next week, God’s blessings on you indeed!
John and Hilda
John and Hilda
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