Dec 30, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... well, in Indonesian Style at least. read more >>
Dec 18, 2008
A good reminder of why we do what we do! read more >>
Dec 18, 2008
An Indonesian Holiday provides for the poor read more >>
Dec 12, 2008
Forget the turkey and stuffing this year and give this popular Indonesian coconut vegetable stew dish a try. It's guaranteed to spice up your holiday meal! read more >>
Nov 25, 2008
While we won't be celebrating Thanksgiving this year as Americans traditionally do, we find the Lord has blessed us so abundantly and want to take advantage of this season to give Him thanks. May this sampling bless your hearts and encourage you to take a moment to reflect on God's goodness to you. read more >>
Nov 25, 2008
Test results are FINALLY in… read more >>
Nov 25, 2008
Caution: Language Learning in Progress read more >>
Nov 25, 2008
How could one simple conversation bring so many opportunities? read more >>
Nov 25, 2008
Since Bryan's last update and prayer request about the future of the helicopter and our ministry, HOURS of discussion have taken place. read more >>
Nov 17, 2008
What started out as a normal day… with me wondering if I would be pregnant forever, ended with us holding a precious gift from God in our arms. read more >>
Nov 2, 2008
"Has your little girl made her appearance yet?" many write. Unfortunately, the answer is "no." read more >>
Nov 2, 2008
Believe it or not, Melissa will have to learn how to drive a motorcycle in order to get around more efficiently and get to class (since she studies at a different time than Bryan so he can watch the kiddoes). So, what do we need? A motorcycle that Melissa can drive! read more >>
Nov 1, 2008
Life came to a sudden halt across Indonesia as most Indonesians paused to celebrate Idul Fitri with their families and friends. Although October 1st and 2nd is the actual holiday, many take off the week before and/or after to go back to their family village or tribe to celebrate, so life was quite different for the weeks surrounding October 1st and 2nd. Compared to America's Thanksgiving and Christmas combined, Idul Fitri is the biggest and most awaited holiday of the year and brought a boat-load of interesting experiences and cultural insights which we thought we'd share with you. read more >>
Nov 1, 2008
Meat in Indonesia is a delicacy. So how, one may ask, does the average Indonesian receive adequate protein? Through soy and eggs, that's how! So if you want a dish that is easy to make and very common in Indonesian households, keep reading. read more >>
Nov 1, 2008
Happy Birthday to Andrew. read more >>
Oct 2, 2008
When God put Monique in my path, I had a feeling it was more than a mere coincidence. read more >>
Oct 2, 2008
How could a flat tire be the perfect opportunity? read more >>
Sep 30, 2008
Want to experience some Indonesian Culture with us. We're confident you will enjoy this simple yet authentic Indonesian dish! read more >>
Sep 29, 2008
Want to know what those foods were from our Fall Newsletter? Take a wild guess and then see if you are right! read more >>
Sep 29, 2008
Many have asked, "Is there anything we can send from the States?" While our little kota ("town") has much more than we first were told, here's a list of a few items that are missed.
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Sep 29, 2008
Looking for ways you can tangibly help us? In response to many inquiries, we thought we'd make this a routine part of our website to help you better partner with us! read more >>
Sep 5, 2008
Praise the Lord, let His people rejoice! read more >>
Aug 25, 2008
This Tuesday, August 26th, marks our 1 month anniversary of arriving in Indonesia. We've already been on 3 islands, 7 cities and what feels like thousands of stores and market stands during this first month and are so thankful to now be mostly settled and beginning to learn the language. read more >>
Aug 25, 2008
Want to know what we're up to on a daily basis? Keep Reading... read more >>
Aug 25, 2008
A very wise man once told us how important it is to keep a journal to remind us of God's Goodness to us. Some things might seem very small, or insignificant, but I can't tell you how much it has meant to us to know that God cares about even the smallest of things and what an encouragement it has already been to look back and see God's provision and intervention at just the right time.
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Aug 24, 2008
Just a few amusing "first impressions" and cultural insights we've experienced during our first month. read more >>
Jul 23, 2008
Years of training, seeking the Lord's guidance and lots of packing is about to pay off. Lord willing, the next correspondence you will hear from us will be from the foreign fields of Indonesia! read more >>
Jul 11, 2008
With the stress of preparing to move overseas and the constant reports of conflicts, traumas and economic downturns, it is easy to forget who God says He is and start worrying. Yet just when I begin to question the Lord's faithfulness and guidance, He reminds me that HE is the God of the Impossible, able to be trusted and worthy of all praise. read more >>
Jul 5, 2008
The secret is revealed! read more >>
Jul 5, 2008
Now that we have our Visas in hand, the countdown for departure to Indonesia is on! read more >>
Jul 5, 2008
Taking close to 125 kids to a tropical island for a week might not be easy, but it was certainly a blessing! read more >>
May 25, 2008
Back in Oklahoma, these are exciting times for us as we are busy enjoying time with family and friends, visiting churches and supporters and pulling together final things before our departure to Indonesia late July. read more >>
Apr 26, 2008
With training officially done here in McNeal, what is our next step? read more >>
Apr 26, 2008
As we have gone through our training in Missouri and here in Arizona, we have come to deeply appreciate the team that stands behind us, preparing us and enabling us to go overseas. Just like partners like you are vital to holding our ropes, we have an amazing, vital team here in the States as well. Without them, we would not be going out there. read more >>
Apr 26, 2008
Trying to prepare me for the reality that motorcycles are the primary mode of transportation in Indonesia, we joined some dear friends for a weekend motorcycle trip. read more >>
Mar 22, 2008
Have you ever had one of those days which you wish would just end, but ultimately, God allows the business and fatigue for a purpose? read more >>
Mar 22, 2008
What does a Bible lesson, a memory verse and a red uniform have in common? An amzing orchestration by the Lord for little Hannah to hear the gospel. read more >>
Mar 22, 2008
Recently challenged by my study of the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation 3, they were said to have little strength yet kept God's Word. According to Beth Moore, the "little strength" refered to Philadelphi'as diminutve size and small visible impact. Sometimes on a day to day basis, I feel like the small things I do don't bring about any huge harvest, yet remaining faithful in the small things so that Christ is glorified is what I have been called to. What does this look like on a daily basis? Well... read more >>
Mar 22, 2008
This week a Kodiak, serial Number 1, came to visit us in McNeal. It was ... read more >>
Mar 22, 2008
How many people does it take to disassemble the hub of a helicopter? Keep reading to find out! read more >>
Feb 15, 2008
While there are still 3,000 language groups worldwide without God's Word and no knowledge of the true God, their are also people right here in our own neck of the woods who have never before heard about the Lord. I met some just last week in Kid's Klub. read more >>
Feb 15, 2008
Having been with these kids and youth long enough now to have developed relationships, we are excited to be able to get deeper with them as we teach from God's Word, help explain verses and challenge their position and faith in Christ. read more >>
Feb 15, 2008
As our time quickly approaches to depart for Indonesia, we have been reading a lot about this country. Want to hear some surprising facts about this nation? Keep reading! read more >>
Feb 12, 2008
From freezing and snowy to a breezy 70 degrees, one day in Arizona brings some interesting weather patterns. read more >>
Feb 1, 2008
Watching our little boy grow and expand his horizons has been a blast, yet it also leaves us constantly praying for wisdom from our Lord. Keep reading to find out what Andrew is up to these days. read more >>
Jan 18, 2008
…we are home! After crossing some amazing territory and enjoying God's amazing creation, special times with family, engaging in some interesting cultural experiences and undergoing some excellent training, we have finally made it back to our cozy trailer home in McNeal.
Grateful to be an Ambassador for the King of Kings!
Bryan and Melissa Abbott read more >>
Jan 15, 2008
Even though God knows my heart (Psalm 44:21b), He still loves me and He still answers. 1 Peter 3:12 "For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto their prayers." read more >>
Jan 14, 2008
After a great Christmas break with family and friends back in Tulsa, OK, we headed back West, but not to Arizona. read more >>
Dec 15, 2007
Another milestone has been reached in our journey toward Indonesia with NTMA. Keep reading to learn all about it! read more >>
Dec 15, 2007
Ever wonder the difference between statically balanced or dynamically balanced? Well, keep reading to find the difference and how that applies to both my work with aircraft and our life in Christ. read more >>
Nov 4, 2007
But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me. Psalm 3:3-5 read more >>
Nov 2, 2007
Some people say, "Helicopters don't really fly, they are just so ugly that the ground repels them!" Well, we all may have differing opinions as to the "good looks" of a helicopter, or lack thereof, but one thing for sure...They can go a lot of places an airplane can't! And that is sometimes necessary to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Keep reading to see the privilege we have of being apart of this amazing task! read more >>
Oct 12, 2007
While Kodiaks are still a ways away from being ready to fly overseas, there is definitely progress in the making... read more >>
Oct 12, 2007
Wanting to celebrate Andrew's first birthday with our friends here in McNeal, we threw a fiesta complete with a pinata and all the Mexican food you could want. The only thing missing was all of our dear friends and family back home. read more >>
Sep 22, 2007
This was in our church's bulletin this past week and I thought it was a sweet reminder of the child-like faith that we are all supposed to have! ENJOY! read more >>
Sep 18, 2007
What will eventually become old hat for Bryan and the other pilot/mechanics is a novelty right now... and a good learning experience. read more >>
Sep 17, 2007
What do you get when you cross shaggy hair, cheerios, a high chair and scissors? A First haircut for Andrew, of course! read more >>
Sep 15, 2007
What would you do if you were given the chance to engage in a once in a LIFE-time prospect? If you’re anything like me, you would leap at the opportunity before it got away. The Lord has been teaching me, however, that He HAS given us an opportunity of a LIFE-time each and every day yet we often don’t jump at this opportunity… read more >>
Aug 20, 2007
The Middle of Nowhere... Yet right where we're supposed to be. read more >>
Aug 20, 2007
As little Andrew scurries across the floor on all fours and walks from chair to couch, we marvel at how much he has grown and the special gift he is to us. read more >>
Aug 2, 2007
“The Lord has done great things and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3 read more >>
Aug 2, 2007
Borrowed from a fellow New Tribes Missionary who will be serving with us in McNeal, we thought their humor and insight into our moving plight was quite appropriate... so enjoy! read more >>
Jul 20, 2007
The countdown is on... Please be praying with us for this exciting outreach to kids in our own backyard! read more >>
Jun 22, 2007
Christ gives new life! We saw this time and again during our time in Juarez, Mexico, with International Family Missions and Tulsa Bible Church, and are so grateful for the opportunity we had to serve our Lord and Savior in Mexico through street evangelism, face painting, Good News Clubs, puppets and providing some basic medical care. read more >>
May 30, 2007
Moving is a normal part of life for a missionary family… but the Lord has something to teach us even through this. read more >>
May 30, 2007
What does this summer have in store for us? read more >>
Apr 22, 2007
The team from First Baptist Wagoner that came to tile one of MTC's latest 4-plexes will tell you they never dreamed of getting so far. Yet with 2 pros and a handful of willing learners, much was accomplished and all the glory goes to God! read more >>
Apr 22, 2007
Almost done with training... that means... us, "official" missionaires? read more >>
Apr 22, 2007
Isolated in a remote village for months at a time where only your husband or co-worker speaks your native tongue and news from the outside world is nearly non-existent, what do you think is a major means of encouragement? read more >>
Apr 22, 2007
The team from First Baptist Wagoner that came to tile one of MTC's latest 4-plexes will tell you they never dreamed of getting so far. Yet with 2 pros and a handful of willing learners, much was accomplished and all the glory must go to God! read more >>
Apr 14, 2007
A new aircraft has been developed specifically for the type of flying that NTM Aviation does around the world. Quest Aircraft Company designed the Kodiak from the ground up to perform on rugged, short airstrips. read more >>
Apr 6, 2007
A special visitor to campus last week gave us some exciting information to plug in to our ministry puzzle. Slowly we are seeing the whole picture! read more >>
Mar 4, 2007
What do you get when you cross a newly begun Awana program with individuals who have served in Awana before? No rest for the weary. :) read more >>
Mar 4, 2007
What does a sore thumb, solar panel, soldering pen, sewage tank and spread of the gospel have in common? Read on to find the connection! read more >>
Mar 4, 2007
Many of you have asked what exactly we do on a day-to-day basis here at the Missionary Training Center. Well, now you can read for yourself a general overview of a day in the life of Bryan, Melissa and Andrew Abbott! read more >>
Feb 7, 2007
Wow! God really wants to use me, a jar of clay?
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Dec 7, 2006
Just how many people are necessary to effectively reach a tribe for Christ? In reality it takes a whole team consisting of Church Planters, Linguists, Pilots/Mechanics, Leadership, and Teachers, just to name a few. It also takes you!
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