Laura Aijian Revelation 5:9-10 
He is Risen!
Ok, so I know it is a week late, but I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter. Last weekend was the first holiday I have spent with my New Tribes family here in PNG. I had a wonderful time celebrating in a few different ways including a sunrise service (literally while the stars where out), a breakfast feast, and a morning service. It was so neat to wake up and gather outside in nature. I felt like we were in a more tropical version of the garden of Gethsemane (picture bamboo instead of Olive trees). As the sun rose and the morning haze began to burn-off I felt the Spirit of the Lord present among us. What a wonderful time to praise the Father and remember the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. I hope that you all were able to come together and worship in spirit and truth. It is such an amazing thing to know that believers all over the world came together to praise the name of God.
What a privilege it is to be here learning about and experiencing God’s creation. I am now fully back into the swing of things in terms of language study. I was a bit demoralized when I got back and felt that I had an insurmountable amount of language study still to do. 
However, God has given me the grace I need to continue on. He has provided me with so many opportunities to practice and learn. I am so grateful for this time to adapt and transition into life here in PNG before I begin the crazy summer sessions where I will be cooking up a storm.
I have developed a pretty good routine here. I spend a significant amount of time studying language structure and grammar. My pidgin dictionary is starting to look worn with creases and marks…however, all of this will do me no good if I don’t get out there and use it. So I try and get out into the village about four times a week. 
I have made a lot of great relationships with various women and families. I can now hold a decent conversation and talk about many different things. It has been so fun to just get out and spend time with people. I love the pace here in PNG. I don’t know how I will ever adapt back to the hurried pace back in the States.
Some of my village activities include working in local gardens, cooking in traditional cook houses, going to various markets, hanging out and talking with people, going to a weekly children’s AWANA program, and the list goes on. I have learned a ton about local produce and food. 
People live off the land here, and love to share their wealth of knowledge for growing fruits and vegetables. Every day provides a new opportunity, and I never really know what to expect here.
Just thought I would share that with you in the hope that you would be encouraged and feel apart of what is going on here in PNG. I appreciate all of your encouraging words and prayer. The Lord is really moving in amazing ways.
