Menya tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 20th, 2009): Tuberculosis has been a major cause for a very high death rate among the Menya people. A local hospital has asked the missionary team to help administer medicine, but because of the Menyas’ beliefs about sickness, few people seek medical treatment and when they do, very few finish it. Please pray that the missionary team will be able to build good relationships with the Menyas and that those who are ill will receive treatment and finish it. Mibu tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 18th, 2009): Some Mibus have a clear understanding of the importance of studying the Old Testament, and others are learning. Pray that God works in hearts to draw many Mibus to Him. Find out more --
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Akolet tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 13th, 2009): Missionaries will soon print four primers to be used in teaching the Akolet people to read and write. Several men are coming up with ideas for graded readers to let the students practice their reading skills. One man -- Toni -- has shown special interest and missionaries hope to train him as a literacy teacher. Please pray as they continue preparation for classes and decide on when to start them. Dom tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 9th, 2009): Missionary Jim Burdett has completed the first draft of the Dom New Testament and has been doing comprehension checks with his Dom co-workers. Please pray that the team can produce a clear and accurate translation. Wusuraambya tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 5th, 2009): A Yagarian couple, Akon and Esoli, was a great help and encouragement at the Wusuraambya believers’ first conference. Pray that the lessons learned lead to changed lives. Find out more --
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Papua New Guinea
(November 5th, 2009): Please pray for Deena Hendrickson and other school teachers who have the responsibility of teaching the children of missionaries. Find out more --
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Papua New Guinea
(November 5th, 2009): There are currently 30 Bible translations in progress in Papua New Guinea but only one missionary trained to check those translations. Please pray that more missionaries can be trained for this role so that the translation work does not get stalled, and God’s Word can be put into the hands of those waiting to read it. Inanbimali tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 4th, 2009): An outspoken Inanbimali believer has died, and it’s quite different from earlier deaths. Praise the Lord that even now Lawrence is helping point others to Jesus. Find out more --
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Ivanga tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 3rd, 2009): Ivanga church leaders are beginning to disciple younger men as Bible teachers. One teacher -- Asele -- is teaching evangelistic Bible lessons in two villages. Please pray that those hearing God’s Word will understand the message and place their faith in Christ. Uriai tribe, Papua New Guinea
(November 2nd, 2009): Twenty Uriais have learned to read and write their own language. They will be able to read along when Bible lessons begin. Thank God for His work -- and the work He is about to do -- among the Uriais. Find out more --
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Simbari tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 30th, 2009): Several Simbari believers hiked to a remote village to teach the evangelistic Bible lesson series. Pray for the men as they present the Gospel message. Pray also that the students will hear and understand the Word of God and trust Christ as their Savior. Find out more --
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Mengen tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 27th, 2009): Mengen believers are beginning to trust God instead of magic. Pray that this growth continues. Find out more --
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Bena Bena tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 27th, 2009): When missionaries David and Wendy Lee left recently to go on home assignment for health reasons, the Bena Bena believers said, "Now it is up to us to take this work forward." They are doing a good job in another village and are excited about the response they are getting. Please pray that they will see many place their faith in Christ. Kuman tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 26th, 2009): A Kuman Bible teacher -- Umba -- and missionary Will Tallman are in the middle of a new evangelistic outreach. Please pray that God’s Word will enlighten the Kumans who are hearing His Truth and bring them to put their faith in Christ. Madak tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 21st, 2009): A recent set of Bible lessons was designed to help Madak believers make good decisions about traditional practices. Pray that they understand and apply the teaching. Find out more --
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Akolet tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 20th, 2009): Gelio believes what he’s learning as he helps translate Genesis 1 - 4. Pray that he continues to learn and believe as God’s story unfolds for him and the other Akolets. Find out more --
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Dinangat tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 15th, 2009): Some Dinangats wanted to find out who set fire to a school office and get even. Their ways demand that. But some believers are taking a different stance. Pray that their example inspires the young church and draws others to Christ. Find out more --
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Papua New Guinea
(October 13th, 2009): Two men had to be flown out of a remote tribal village Saturday for medical care. Pray for their healing. Find out more --
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Pal tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 9th, 2009): Pal villagers and volunteers from the USA recently helped missionaries Nate Claasen and Mason Lockwood complete framing their houses. The two families would like to move into the Pal village in November to begin learning the culture and language of the Pal people. Please pray for the completion of the houses, for the move, and that the Claasens and Lockwoods can build good relationships with the people. Uriai tribe, Papua New Guinea
(October 9th, 2009): Missionaries have been teaching the Uriai people to read and write their own language and are preparing to start evangelistic Bible teaching early in 2010. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of the Uriai people to be open and receptive to the message God has for them. |