Author: Promise Vaughan

Have you dug sweet potatoes before?

Have you dug sweet potatoes before?

  My two months in Papua New Guinea has brought a number of “firsts,” and I’m wondering how many of these you have done. *First time making a bilum (a string bag) *First time eating a tuna and corn pizza (that was with some fellow missionaries) *First time watching a baptism in a river *First […]
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Oh no! I lost my shoes!

Oh no! I lost my shoes!

Slop—slop—slop. “Oh no!” I had gone to meet some neighbors in my new community and just lost both of my shoes in the mud! Nope, this definitely isn’t the US anymore…how often do you have to hunt for your shoes after you’ve already started walking to your neighbors? This past week has been busy with […]
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Farewell…

Farewell…

Sunday was a very special day–Foothill Bible Church had a commissioning and send off for me in preparation for my leaving for Papua New Guinea this week. I enjoyed the service and the opportunity to say good-bye to many friends afterward. The elders at Foothill Bible Church prayed for me as I was commissioned. They […]
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Christmas in Georgia

Christmas in Georgia

For seven days, I had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas with my family in Georgia. We also celebrated being together as family. As I’ve reflected on time with family, here are some things I’ve been thanking God for: *Growing up in a family where God’s Word was valued. *Memorizing God’s Word as a family. *Early […]
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Let the nations worship God!

Let the nations worship God!

Missions Conference at Foothill Bible Church provided opportunities to hear about how God is making Himself known around the world. Personally, I was challenged by the lives and ministries of the missionaries who shared. Listening to others share about their lives, ministries, and the struggles they faced reminded me of the sacrifice required of those who are […]
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