Whatcha been doin’?

November 6, 2015

Last month, the missions pastor of our of our ministry partner churches asked us some questions about what we’ve accomplished this year. We know you’re busy people and this is probably TMI, but I thought some of you might be interested in looking over our little report… What I’ve been working on this year Before […]

Traveling As a Family

November 6, 2015

God called us to the mission field as a family and so I am convinced that our ministry should happen as a family. This wasn’t our first time traveling as a family, but it was our first time intentionally trying to involve the kids in the goal of our travels. Before leaving we talked with […]

The Year That I’ll Have 2 Birthdays

November 6, 2015

My 30th birthday will be quite special. I will have it twice. Let me explain that. I will board an airplane in Tanzania on the morning of my birthday in January. I will spend lots of hours on airplanes and in airports. And thanks to the time zones, I will land back in Spokane the […]

Homeward Bound!

November 4, 2015

Just one week until we board the plane here in the Sepik of Papua New Guinea to head out on our trip around the world! We are excited to start our Home Assignment in North America… to see our family and friends and update ya’ll about what God is doing in the Sepik! Thanks for […]

He’s Here! — October Update

November 2, 2015

He’s here! Wyck Tetelestai Long was born on September 28 at 10:28pm. He was 8 lbs., 15 oz., 22 inches long. We are thankful for a good delivery and a healthy baby boy! Thanks for all your prayers. We are all doing well. Ty loves his baby brother and always wants to give him hugs […]

Out of the Smoke

November 1, 2015

Bill is Back… …and pretty much over jet lag. Whew! Thanks to all who prayed for Bill during his recent Asia Pacific trip. The smoke in the region did not cause breathing problems for him. His plane back to the capital city was not delayed. The trip was a great success, and Bill made new friends and […]

An Autumn Afternoon

November 1, 2015

Someone was not ready for their nap this afternoon at the right time, but fortunately the sun was shining beautifully through the colourful trees and the weather was perfect for a family walk around the campus. 🙂 Here are a few pictures. If you look closely in the first one, you can see spider webbing across […]

The Rest of the Story

October 31, 2015

After arising bright and early this morning, 4 am, we picked up our village mechanic, Kuya Jun, and started for the capital city. The first 50 kilometers went smoothly. Then, Stephen looked down at the gas gauge and realized we were losing diesel. We pulled over to the side of the road. Kuya Jun found […]

Celebrating the Budik New Testament

October 6, 2015

Budik New Testament Dedication We told you the Budik New Testament dedication was about to happen, and we’ve just received some very colorful pictures we thought you might enjoy seeing. Just a little taste of the joy in heaven we’ll experience when we all gather as the Bride of Christ. CLICK HERE to see ALL […]

Finding Encouragement In God’s Grace

September 29, 2015

Church Mobility In past updates we have shared about how many of the tribal believers are more mobile now coming and going to the cities. This continues to be true, not just in the Simbari tribe but in many other rural areas as well. Last week the Simbari believers living in the capital city of […]