What is going on?

Merry, merry Christmas!! I write this the day after Christmas in Papua New Guinea, and Christmas Day in America. This Christmas has been a unique one. I spent Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas fellowshipping with believers in the tribe where I grew up. I had the opportunity to sing praise to the Lord, talk with believers, be reminded of the greatest Christmas gift of all (Jesus), and be reminded of who the Church is and what believes are to do all in a different language. What a joy!!

This month has been busy! I connected with people, finished my t-shirt quilt, worked on several projects, and prepared for my trip to see my family in Papua New Guinea.

It has been so sweet to fellowship and connect with people. I have felt more and more at home the last couple of months due to all those who have met with me and who pour into me. Thank you!

The month of November and beginning of December were hectic for me as I readied myself for the long and exciting trip to PNG. I had several projects that I had to complete, as well as packing for myself for my trip to Papua New Guinea to visit my family for Christmas. As you can see in the pictures I have had a joyful reunion with my family and have enjoyed my time with them immensely!! I am excited to share more about my time in PNG in my next newsletter. Until then, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Looking forward…

This month I am focusing on spending time with my family and enjoying time back in PNG. I am excited to share more about my time in PNG in my next newsletter.

“ Growing up there was a river across from the center where I lived, and often other MKs and I would float down the river for an afternoon. This river was not a clean relaxing river with clear water, but rather a murky river with a squishy bottom that contained things you didn’t want to think about or touch. Once, while there was a group of us floating down the river, we made our usual stop at a tree that leaned out over the river to take turns jumping into the river. That is when something slightly unusual happened. We heard some of the local people yelling and shouting and before we knew it a 9-foot boa constrictor fell from a higher bank above us into the river about 20 meters away. The locals rushed down the bank with machetes and sticks and into the shallow part of the river where the snake was slithering away. They did their best to pin and kill the snake and several other boys and I got closer to watch and cheer the locals on. Eventually, the locals killed the snake and we were able to hold it. It was a great story to brag about to the other kids on the center who missed this particular river trip.”

-Gerald*

Prayer Requests and Praises

Prayer Requests:

Wisdom and endurance as I figure out how to best connect with people as I do support raising
That my team of financial and prayer partners would grow so that I am able to move forward with what the Lord has called me to
For a safe and uplifting time in the village, I grew up in
For an encouraging and uplifting time with family
For safe travels during my time in PNG

Praise:

For support and encouragement from friends, family, and church family
For the growth in financial and prayer support through my time of support raising
For the ability to travel and visit my family in PNG
For unexpected help that allowed me to get on a flight to get to my family

I am currently at an average of 57% of my monthly support!

I am so thankful for those who have partnered with me financially and I am overwhelmed by the amount of people who are keeping me in their prayers. Thank you for partnering with me in prayer! I know that without those who are a part of my team, both in prayer and finance, I could not be moving forward with what the Lord has for me.

If you are interested in giving, you can scan the QR code or click the button at the bottom of this letter and it will take you to where you can partner financially. If you have questions or would like to know more about what I’m doing, I would love to meet with you! Ways to connect with me through email or phone are at the bottom of the letter and I would love the opportunity to get to share with you what the Lord is doing and how you can be involved!

Other ways you can be involved:

Prayer! I appreciate and treasure the fact that I have people praying for me.
Opening your home as a place where I can present my ministry. I would love to share with you and others about what the Lord is doing!
Interested in my prayer card? I would be happy to send you one, email or text me your mailing address.
Invite your friends or family to subscribe to this newsletter. CLICK HERE!
If you go to a different church than I do, and they are looking to take on a missionary, reach out to me and I would love to connect with you about that!
If you have other ideas I would love to hear them!

I am new here… who are you?

If I have not had the opportunity to meet you or interact with you, welcome! My name is Avalon Luse and I am serving with Ethnos360 as a part of MK Care, which serves missionary kids and their families so that the gospel can go out to all people.

I grew up as a missionary kid overseas in Papua New Guinea. Starting when I was one-year old until I graduated high school when I was nineteen. This experience gave me a passion for missions and a heart for missionary kids. If you are interested in more of my story checkout my website using the QR code in the connect with me section.