Gwandambi Ready For Final Surgery

October 1, 2014

Many have been asking for an update on Gwandambi, the boy with the leg infection. It’s hard to believe it’s been over 2 years now since he first came down with a bone infection in his leg. He received some treatment early on but he was sent home from the hospital before the infection was […]

Simbari Baptism

September 6, 2014

We would like to share some testimonies and photos from a recent baptism here in Simbari. The entire baptism service was planned and carried out by the Simbari church leaders. There were a total of 15 who wanted to publicly declare their faith in Jesus. Below are some of those testimonies. So pull up a […]

“We Give You Thanks, You Are So Good”

August 17, 2014

This morning tears welled up as I sat there listening to person after person thanking God for saving them through the finished work of Jesus on the cross. After returning from home assignment we are still getting a feel for where the church is at after being away from them for a little over a […]

Welcome Back To The Tribe

August 10, 2014

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” Eph. 3:20,21 What a joy it has been to return to the Simbari […]

Gwandambi Gets Second Surgery

July 11, 2014

After a very long wait Gwandambi finally received a much needed surgery on his leg. He had been flown out of the tribe to town twice and has been in and out of hospitals with little progress. Our former co-workers, Dennis & Jeanne Best and their daughter and son-in-law Larissa & Joseph Colyn are currently […]

Home Assignment & PNG News

April 8, 2014

Recently we received a call from a Simbari Bible teacher in Papua New Guinea named Rison. Rison is the father of Gwandambi, the boy with the leg infection. He had good news for us about Gwandambi’s progress since his trip out to town to see the doctor. The doctor prescribed a new treatment program including […]

Home Assignment 2013

October 16, 2013

“How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence. Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith. May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very […]

Rachel’s Grad

July 19, 2013

Our daughter Rachel Ogg graduated from high school last month and we’d like to thank all of you for the part you have played in her life over the years. Here is a message from her about her future plans: “I have really enjoyed growing up in Papua New Guinea and getting to see God […]

Back In The USA

July 19, 2013

Greetings from the USA! We recently returned from Papua New Guinea for a one year home assignment. On the way travelling through the capital city of Port Moresby a bunch of Simbari believers came to greet us at the airport (pictured above). It was nice to see them and hear that they are meeting together […]

Jetina’s Baby

May 13, 2013

After waiting for five years and praying for a child, God has graciously blessed Pita and Jetina with a new little boy. It has not been easy for this young couple to wait patiently on the Lord, and at times it has really tried their faith. We’re so thankful that Peter did not cave in […]