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Fixing our eyes on Jesus…

Fixing our eyes on Jesus…

Hey to all our co-runners in this race We all have our favorite books in the Bible.  I never saw Hebrews as one of mine…One that I don’t necessarily spend lots of time in… and never thought that God would let me camp in this book for the last 4 months. Hebrews 12:1… Therefore, since […]
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Mature Church Evaluation – Mamusi Church

Mature Church Evaluation – Mamusi Church

Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Mamusi Church and complete a Mature Church Evaluation we started a while back. Here is a clip that gives you guys a bit of an idea of what we have done. These evaluations help us determine areas that the church has needs in, and then help us […]
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Scattered Family – Bound by Love

Scattered Family – Bound by Love

It’s been too long since I last wrote.  So, my thoughts and memories are messy. I wanted to write shortly after Naomi left for the US in August.  I had lots to say then.  But I did not.  Then I thought Christmas is a good time for a newsletter.  Again- nothing. Now I catch myself […]
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A Big Vision Needs a Big Team

A Big Vision Needs a Big Team

I start by saying a BIG THANK YOU to you guys for your help and supporting us as we are working here in Papua New guinea! I am sharing this news with you today because there is NO WAY how we could ever do what we have done, this past year and years if it was not […]
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Looking back at 2020 – Amazing Grace

Looking back at 2020 – Amazing Grace

I am sharing this news with you today because there is NO WAY how we could ever do what we have done, this past year if it was not for you! Spend some time to read through this and allow us to share our appreciation! All honor to God who continues to restore His image in this […]
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From Planting to Watering.

From Planting to Watering.

Hi friends  Thanks for being part of the journey God has put us on. Your prayers and support are making a huge impact on eternity!  Please read this newsletter, sharing how a shift is taking place in our ministry, but more so in the church in Papua New Guinea.  A QUICK HISTORY Between 2007 and […]
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Presenting the Church to Christ

Presenting the Church to Christ

I start by saying a BIG THANK YOU to you guys for your help and supporting the Mengen Work in New Britain! Through God’s Grace He has planted His church and He is growing His church!  Why are we still here? During one of our recent trips I was reminded of our calling by the following words […]
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The Mengen Church is growing!

The Mengen Church is growing!

Hi Friends We have been back in PNG for about 3 months now, and it’s about time to give a quick update about what’s been happening. Marie will be working on some personal news, and I will share a bit of a ministry update with you all.  Reunited with coworkers –Since we have been back, […]
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Good buy and hello!

Good buy and hello!

And just like that, 365 sleeps in South Africa is over…well almost… 5 days to go before we GO! this was our third furlough since we left for PNG in 2007 and it was by far our best one yet!!! I want to mention 4 things that stood out for us as we reflect over […]
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