Tag: Papua New Guinea

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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Ready to Launch

Ready to Launch

Dear Friends, Thank you for praying, we’re grateful to say that we have recently reached, and even exceeded 100% of our needed monthly support level, and for that we give Him all the praise! We leave for Papua New Guinea in under two weeks! We have tickets booked for the 18th of May and have received all of the […]
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PNG – STANDS FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PNG – STANDS FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA

How many of you know what that PNG stands for??  Of course … Papua New Guinea.  Many of you have asked about or have been keeping track of the Adventures of Cody and Beka as they prepared for the mission field.  You may remember that their first attempt at leaving January 17th was cancelled the day before their flight […]
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Back in the First World…?

Back in the First World…?

Hello everyone. Josh and Mel Simmons here. We finally made it back to the U.S., or something resembling the U.S. If I didn’t know better I would think I was still in the 3rd world country I just left, the jury is still out. It was a bizarre trip back to say the least but […]
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A Special PNG Edition March 2020 Newsletter

A Special PNG Edition March 2020 Newsletter

God continues to grow our burden for the needs and our excitement for the opportunities to serve in PNG.  We pray He’ll do the same for you and hope you enjoy this special PNG Edition newsletter! Follow the link below to read our March 2020 PNG Edition Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/503593371dc7/glessner-update-special-png-edition
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It’s getting exciting!

It’s getting exciting!

Momentum is Building These past few weeks, the word “momentum” has been on our minds. Depending on your point of view, the events taking place and gaining momentum in our world could be seen as good or just plain bad (a certain virus out there…).  As we think about it, we realize some things don’t […]
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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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A Mutual Interest (part 1)

A Mutual Interest (part 1)

While I (Maria) was finishing up my first semester at the NTM Missionary Training Center, God was making his plan for me and my passion in missions more and more clear. Early in December I wrote in my journal: Today I had a challenge and reminder about what I’m growing more and more passionate about: […]
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