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Home Assignment Ahead

Home Assignment Ahead

The countdown has begun!  May is here and we have less than 3 weeks of school left.  In the midst of final exams and end of school year functions, our Lapilo center will be going through a time of transition.  Some are leaving for good.  Many of the seniors will be saying good-bye to a […]
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Thanks For Praying

Thanks For Praying

We sure do appreciate all those who reached out and have been praying for us as Paul settles into a new ministry here in Papua New Guinea all while working through the grief of his previous ministry.  As a vital assistant to our center manager, no two days look the same for him.  One day he […]
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Changes Taking Place

Changes Taking Place

Often change is predictable, like with the seasonal change of the weather. However, this change was fairly abrupt and severe. The aviation leadership has decided that Paul no longer has the professional edge necessary for the demanding role of a licensed aircraft mechanic. They have informed him that he needs to step away from aviation […]
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Back To School

Back To School

We are praising the Lord for a “normal” summer school break. We were busy as Andrea was getting ready for the new school year, and Paul was working at the hangar welcoming new guys onto the maintenance team. The kids played and earned some spending money with odd jobs around the house or community. Our […]
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A Busy Start to 2025

A Busy Start to 2025

How are we at the end of the school year?!  What happened to February, March, and April?  Life has us pretty busy and we wanted to take a few minutes to share how things are going here in Papua New Guinea.  We so appreciate your prayers and support that enable us to be a part […]
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God’s Faithfulness in 2024

God’s Faithfulness in 2024

We are just days away from celebrating our 1 year anniversary of returning to Papua New Guinea.  (And just about a month until Andrea’s 20th anniversary since first coming to PNG as a single).  We wanted to share with you some of God’s successes in this last year here. Thanks for your prayers and support […]
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Thanks Again for Praying!

Thanks Again for Praying!

“Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore.”  When we last wrote to you (in July!) we were sharing about Paul’s quick trip to Kansas for his (step) Dad’s funeral and a few weeks visit with his mom, Lavon Blackburn.  She has been in ailing health these last years and we just […]
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Thanks for Praying

Thanks for Praying

We wrote in our June update that our summer plans quickly changed when Paul’s dad, Marvin Blackburn, took a turn for the worse and was nearing death.  Once we made the decision that Paul needed to fly back to Kansas, a day later he was on a plane.  We asked you to pray for his […]
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Urgent Prayer Request

Urgent Prayer Request

Since our April update, we have been busy with lots of “end-of-school-year” activities that tend to have our support center here in Papua New Guinea going a little bit in overdrive. Tribal flights are still happening and we even got to see another team of missionaries allocate to a new tribal work in the village […]
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Calm in the Chaos

Calm in the Chaos

We can hardly believe we have been back in Papua New Guinea for over 2 months.  It was a rocky road but we are thankful to see God’s faithfulness.  We are also thankful for your prayers, support and encouragement.  Here is a brief (brief you say?) summary of the last few months: December 2023 — […]
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