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.

Thursday, January 08, 2015

{Metzger Ministry Update} January 2015 | "Milestones"

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. – Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)

Dear Friends and Family,

This January is a big month for our family. It has been 8 years since we arrived in Papua New Guinea (PNG)—we have now served with Wycliffe in PNG more than half of our married life! Thank you for walking with us through this journey. Your prayers, love, and support have been very encouraging!

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(from left: Our family in 2006 and 2014)

Kassia turned 10 years old this month. Thank you for your prayers for her to love the Lord and for us to be godly parents!

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(from left: Kassia several days old and now)

On January 9th Kurt and I (Johanna) will celebrate 15 years of marriage. Thank you for your faithful prayers for us to reflect Christ as a couple!

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Please pray for me as I have been asked to help teach Kindergarten at the Ukarumpa International School this semester, from January to June (starting next week). Pray for a smooth transition for our family as I take on this role!

Thanks and blessings,

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