Api-nun, 

            I am pleased to report that Wednesday (yesterday for us by the time you are reading this) was an excellent day.  In the morning the discussions with both the men and the women were very successful.  The men completely bought into the concept of loving their wives like Christ loves the church.  And the women were able to see that the Bible really does address them and speak to them.  Thank you so much for all the prayers that you prayed for this time; they were felt and had a definite impact.  God truly is amazing.

            At five we held the first of four youth services.   We performed some skits, sang songs and taught them motions, and then Lisette and Stephanie gave the message.  The youth services are focusing on growth.  The parable of the different soils was the focus for this night and through it the plan of salvation was given.  God definitely moved as six people came to the alter, and afterwards one of the Bible College students told Dianne with tears that she finally saw that “God is a God of the bush people!”  It is amazing to see lives being impacted like this.  Please be in prayer for the rest of these services.  Nathan will give the next message, which will be on reaping what you sow.

            In other news, as I am typing this email the State of Origin Game is going on.  This is a rugby match between Australia’s biggest rivals, the Blues and the Maroons.  The people here really get into it and cheers can be heard from near and far.  I think I may head off now and go check it out.

Mark speaking for the rest of the team

P.S. Despite what you will read below, the picture above actually shows the radiant sun of PNG.

We let Mark control the camera today and this is the best picture we have.  Nathan is taking it back tomorrow.