{"id":1038,"date":"2026-10-19T18:21:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:21:51","slug":"answered-prayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/2026\/10\/19\/answered-prayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Answered Prayers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1039\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-125x94.jpg 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-337x253.jpg 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/IMG_3449-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>In our last update we asked prayer for several items. Look how God provided:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul\u2019s trip to Arizona.<\/strong>\u00a0 Paul and Phoebe were able to fly out to McNeal, Arizona and collect our items that we had stored there.\u00a0 Phoebe enjoyed reconnecting with some friends IRL.\u00a0 We are happy to report that all their flying, Uber-ing and U-hauling was successful!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilson Family 2026 Road Trip #2<\/strong>. After spending 2 months in Maryland (homeschooling, some doctors appointments and visiting with friends at our sending church) we headed up to Michigan via Pennsylvania.\u00a0 While in Michigan we were able to spend some great time with friends from Skiff Lake Bible Church.\u00a0 Then we headed to Waukesha, WI where Ethnos360 has their Bible College.\u00a0 Andrea graduated here in 2000 and has never been back!\u00a0 It was great to see not only fellow co-workers but also so many MKs (missionary kids) from PNG.\u00a0 Phoebe was even able to sit in on some classes.\u00a0 After more visiting in Minnesota, we headed back to the MD area but first got to spend some time in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.\u00a0 It has been over 5 years since we last saw such\u00a0beautiful fall colors! (PNG has 2 season \u2013 rainy and dry). <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1041\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-83x110.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-188x250.jpeg 188w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM-190x253.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-5.08.56-PM.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alongside.<\/strong> During this road trip we spent 3 weeks at a \u201cRenewal and Growth Retreat\u201d put on by Alongside. Their campus is located near Kalamazoo, MI and we are so thankful that all four of us were able to participate. We would highly recommend their programs.\u00a0 Check them out at:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alongsidecares.net\/\">https:\/\/www.alongsidecares.net\/<\/a> We thank God for the healing and hope that He provided through our time there.<\/li>\n<li>In the middle of all this, Paul was dealing with changing his work permit for PNG.\u00a0 (This was necessary due to his changing ministry roles.)\u00a0 Do you know where your high school diploma is?\u00a0 How about how to do a background check?\u00a0 Paul got the joy of working on those items.\u00a0 We are pleased to say that he now has his new electronic work permit and is good to go for when we return to PNG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>One more prayer request:<\/h2>\n<p>We also asked prayer for our support level.\u00a0 It has been neat to see the Lord provide for the major expenses we have had since leaving PNG in June. We are now settled back near the southern Maryland area and have to once again get an extended stay rental.\u00a0 Additionally, we are now spending lots of time at the dentist and eye doctors.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude0a\u00a0 Andrea just got the news that she has \u201cearned\u201d two crowns.\u00a0 For some reason, she isn\u2019t very excited about this despite biblical references.<\/p>\n<p>Not every mission organization handle finances the same.\u00a0 For Ethnos360, we solely rely on funds donated to our ministry by people like you and have monthly recommended support levels based on our living expenses (including medical insurance, rent, food), ministry expenses, retirement and saving for future expenses.\u00a0 We are currently just under 60%.\u00a0 That would normally be too low, but we are also supplementing that with inheritance funds we are receiving from Paul\u2019s brother\u2019s retirements\/pensions.\u00a0 We thank the Lord for His provisions!\u00a0 Would you please pray with us that there will be an increase in our monthly support and one-time gifts to cover some of the bigger medical expenses we have coming up?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1044\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-83x110.jpg 83w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-190x253.jpg 190w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/files\/2026\/10\/UP-Sunset-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thankful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safe trip to Arizona and the Midwest. It was great to see so many of you!!!<\/li>\n<li>An encouraging and healing time for all at Alongside.<\/li>\n<li>Paul\u2019s new hi-tech PNG work permit!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Praying for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An increase in our monthly support and funds to help with one-time medical expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Another short road trip south at the end of October.<\/li>\n<li>Fifteen years ago, the Kuyu people started writing letters, asking someone to come and teach them \u201cGod\u2019s talk.\u201d Lord willing, on November 30th they will finally begin hearing God\u2019s story in their own language through 61 progressive Bible lessons that take them from Creation all the way to Christ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our last update we asked prayer for several items. Look how God provided: Paul\u2019s trip to Arizona.\u00a0 Paul and Phoebe were able to fly out to McNeal, Arizona and collect our items that we had stored there.\u00a0 Phoebe enjoyed reconnecting with some friends IRL.\u00a0 We are happy to report that all their flying, Uber-ing [&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":[3,4,690],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-family","category-ministry","category-update","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038","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=1038"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1046,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions\/1046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/paul-wilson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}