Tim and Sue Sanford Connecting YOU, through aviation, to tribal church planting... 
We are praising the Lord that we have another graduating class here at NTMA. Six more families are finishing up their training here and heading out to various fields of service. One couple goes overseas as soon as May 12th. This means they are saying goodbyes, packing, and facing many unknowns and various pressures. Please be in prayer for them as they adjust to their new lives and pray that they will be an encouragement and testimony of Grace to the missionaries in the various tribal locations around the world. Pilot families have a unique opportunity in their ministry to fly into many places and be the only outside contact the missionary has seen for awhile. We are praying that these families will be an “oasis” for our coworkers by showing Christ’s love through their lives.
We also wanted to show you a picture of the Kodiak airplane that came to NTMA recently. We were all privileged to get a ride and I must say, it is a remarkable airplane. I half expected a stewardess to come and serve me drinks during our flight! This photo is of Sue and Ben with other members of NTMA like Pat Dye ("God at the Controls"), her son Larry and his son Austin and Jim Fergusson. Our first Kodiak should be arriving here at NTMA in the beginning of next year. This second photo is of Tim and one of the founders of NTMA (mentioned above) Jim Fergusson. “Uncle Jim” was the pilot at Jersey Shore, PA, where NTMA began and where Tim grew up and decided he wanted to be a missionary pilot. By God’s Grace, NTMA has grown from a few pilots and one small airplane, into one of the largest flight organizations in missions today. We are amazed that we get to be a part of it and thank you for being a part of it also. Please continue to pray for us and NTMA for unity and love for one another.
