Kurt, Johanna, Kassia, Lukas and Matthias

Our family in Papua New Guinea | 2012

Ukarumpa and Aiyura Valley

Ukarumpa is SIL's center of opperations in Papua New Guinea and where we live and work.

Miniafia New Testaments from the dedication in 2010

"God is a Miniafia Man," the loincloth-clad speaker exulted! "Before He was English, and American, and Australian. But today He has become Miniafia!"

Doini Island

Photo by Tim McIntosh (SIL PNG's boat manager in 2008) | Many of the 100's of islands in PNG can only be reached by boat.

Where do you play when you live on an island?

Children from Nubwageta village playing near the shore.

Miniafia New Testament Dedication

New Testament dedications in PNG usually include elaborate processions to welcome the Bibles.

Friday, December 14, 2012

{Metzger Ministry Update} December 2012 | "6 years"

Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. (Psalm 100:4b-5 NLT)

Dear Loved Ones,

In January of 2013 we will celebrate 6 years of being in Papua New Guinea! We thank God for His faithfulness and care over our family. We also thank YOU for being a vital part of what God is doing in our ministry and our lives. Your prayers, encouragement, and support are what carry us through each day! Here is a short review of those years in pictures…

{ 2007 }
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Kurt and I (Johanna) attended the Pacific Orientation Course (POC). This picture was during the 3 day hike.
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Kurt helped at the STEP (Strengthening Tokples Education in Papua New Guinea) course in Ukarumpa.
{ 2008 }
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Lukas was born in Cairns, Australia
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Our family in 2008
{ 2009 }
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Gapapaiwa New Testament Dedication
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Iyo New Testament Dedication
{ 2010 }
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Matthias (our second son) was born in Dallas, TX while we were on home assignment.
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Kurt helped at the International Linguistics Center’s IT department while on home assignment.
{ 2011 }
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Kurt helped to install a wireless link at POC (Pacific Orientation Course).
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Kurt installed a satellite internet link for the multilanguage translation project at Aitape West in the Sepik region of PNG.
{ 2012 }
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We served on staff at POC (Pacific Orientation Course) - Kurt was the village allocator for the course.
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Our family in 2012

We pray for God’s blessing on you and your family as we celebrate Jesus’ birth! Come, Lord Jesus!

In His hands,

Johanna (for Kurt, Kassia, Lukas, and Matthias)

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