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The Process of Language Learning

The Process of Language Learning

Hey friends and family! Thanks so much for you faithful prayers and support during this time. We wanted to share a bit more in depth video about how we are learning the Spanish language and Mexican culture. Below is the video and some prayer requests. Prayer Request: We have an language and culture evaluation next […]
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God’s Grace School

God’s Grace School

I (Jodi) am working towards beginning homeschool next week. Seeking to lead and be flexible is certainly challenging. Thankfully, studying the material is building my excitement. In my own planning notes I call it “God’s Grace School.” I am very thankful for your prayers as often as God reminds you. I’ll need to lean on […]
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Back in the First World…?

Back in the First World…?

Hello everyone. Josh and Mel Simmons here. We finally made it back to the U.S., or something resembling the U.S. If I didn’t know better I would think I was still in the 3rd world country I just left, the jury is still out. It was a bizarre trip back to say the least but […]
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Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

Our village got hit with a bit of bad news this last year when they were informed that they would not be receiving a schoolteacher for their community. They had been working over the last several years trying to get a small government school started in our remote little village (we are 5 hours from […]
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Led by the Truth

Led by the Truth

Our first two months have flown by at the Missionary Training Center! Nick has spent a lot of time on equipment upkeep and repair, from mowers, to bulldozers, to a CAT loader. The Grounds and Maintenance team has been praying for new staff over the last year, and thankfully Nick and some other men have […]
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Helicopter Update

Helicopter Update

Below is an update from our field about the helicopter program. This has a huge impact on our ministry as the only way in and out of the Pal tribe is by helicopter, (or a two day mountain trek.) Thank you for your prayers and support for the aviation program in Papua New Guinea! Because of […]
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2020 – Is Jesus Coming Back?

2020 – Is Jesus Coming Back?

Well of course He is, but when? As a funny joke/hope, we have been saying since 2015, that maybe He would come back in 2020….you know, because of 20/20 vision. With the bizarre events of the past six months, who knows? One thing is for certain, we are still walking by faith and trusting that […]
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Testimonies from New Amdu Believers

Testimonies from New Amdu Believers

Have you ever looked forward to something for a long time and then when it actually happens, it’s hard to believe?  That’s a little of what we’re feeling right now!  We are rejoicing and thanking the Lord that some of our Amdu friends are now brothers and sisters in Christ!! For you who have been […]
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