{"id":1003,"date":"2026-01-31T02:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T06:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2026-01-31T02:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T06:34:59","slug":"thanks-for-praying-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/2026\/01\/31\/thanks-for-praying-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanks For Praying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1004\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-125x94.jpg 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089-337x253.jpg 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-08.43.24_4ea68089.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>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\u00a0all while working through the grief of his previous ministry.\u00a0 As a vital assistant to our center manager, no two days look the same for him.\u00a0 One day he might find himself unloading 500 Kgs of a thawing meat delivery for our store.\u00a0 The next he is needed on a work project helping get one of our center homes livable again.\u00a0 In between meetings, interacting with our center workers and being on call for various emergencies, his days are very full.\u00a0 While this is not our plan, we are glad that we can be used in whatever way God chooses.<\/p>\n<p>Andrea is busy teaching two science classes in our mission\u2019s school as well as being a parent advisor on the school\u2019s management team.\u00a0 Just recently we got word that the school\u2019s accreditation was renewed for another 6 years!\u00a0 We thank the Lord for this especially in light of our limited staff.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1009\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1009 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-83x110.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-188x250.jpeg 188w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM-190x253.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-31-at-12.56.25-PM.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NCA Dress-up day. Any guesses?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Urgent Need<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We also want to point out an urgent need.\u00a0 Our mission\u2019s school, Numonohi Christian Academy (<a href=\"https:\/\/apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncapng.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Candrea_wilson%40ntmpng.org%7C477bfa2fab14403e74b808de596d21a4%7Cca9d19ba535447ebac1ed095100585c0%7C0%7C0%7C639046522461143111%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=igJ2d7bThv9g6AcsfHx4zsjSqIlEnXx4KYmeWDmA59k%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.ncapng.org<\/a>) \u00a0is looking for schoolteachers\u2014 right now we have urgent needs for 2026-2027:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; High School Math Teacher<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; High School Science Teacher<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Elementary Teacher<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Educational Special Services \u2013 Educational Therapist (NILD certified, on-site or remote)<\/p>\n<p>In the US alone, there are roughly 3 million elementary and high school teachers. We\u2019re praying for at least four who feel called to invest their gifts in equipping students to follow Christ, and who want to join a team united around one purpose: seeing a thriving church for every tribe, language, and people of Papua New Guinea. Serving at NCA means discipling students <i>and<\/i> supporting missionaries by helping their families thrive. One teacher can support the work of many.<\/p>\n<p>Pray. Share. Consider going.\u00a0 Reach out with questions.\u00a0 Andrea tremendously enjoys being a part of NCA.\u00a0 It has been a blessing to have Phoebe and Josh attend and not only know they are getting a quality education but a Christ-centered quality education.<\/p>\n<p>If you have time, check out this video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Greatest Place in the World to Teach\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888898548?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>ANOTHER Urgent Need<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Wow, we are very needy!\u00a0 We sure are glad we have a great God who wants us to not only cast our cares on Him but also to not worry.\u00a0 He invites us into His rest!\u00a0 We Wilsons have recently decided that we will be taking an early home assignment (HA) this summer and plan to be in the States for 6-7 months.\u00a0 (Side note: Ethnos360 assigns 3 months of HA for every year a missionary is overseas.\u00a0 This is a time for reconnecting with supporters while giving time to do possible medical and\/or addressing other family needs).<\/p>\n<p>This is why we are leaving PNG \u201cearly.\u201d\u00a0 While we have only been back in PNG for just over 2 years, we are finding that we need to take an early HA to take care of some family needs AND it has been way too long since we have seen many of you.\u00a0 Another pressing matter is that we would like to have a memorial for Paul\u2019s mother, who passed away in 2024.\u00a0 We are looking to call Maryland \u201chome base\u201d but are anticipating several road trips.<\/p>\n<p>With this change brings lots of areas for prayer as we make plans.\u00a0 Would you please join us in praying for these things and if you can help out in any way, please let us know.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We both leave holes in our ministries here.<\/li>\n<li>Phoebe &amp; Josh as this is not the easiest transition for them (They have a great group of friends here).<\/li>\n<li>We are in need of a car for four plus suitcases.<\/li>\n<li>We are in need of a place to stay in Maryland.<\/li>\n<li>For wisdom as we map out these months ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Praise <\/b><b>&amp; <\/b><b>Prayer<\/b> <b>Requests<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><b><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Praise<\/span>: <\/b><\/span>Thanks for your prayers, support and concern especially over these months of transition.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Praise:<\/b> <\/span>We thank the Lord for our school\u2019s recent 6-year re-accreditation! This is the max duration offered!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Prayer:<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Please continue to pray for more missionaries especially school teachers. Most departments are in need and this summer will be our lowest staffing in over a decade.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Prayer: <\/b><\/span>For our future home assignment. Plans, peace and packing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0all while working through the grief of his previous ministry.\u00a0 As a vital assistant to our center manager, no two days look the same for him.\u00a0 One day he [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":321,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1003","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-uncategorized","7":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/321"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1003"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1003\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}