Tim and Sharon Simmonds Equipping the Next Generation of Missionaries! 
Your letters and cards, emails and prayers…have meant so much to us over the last couple weeks! We have loved reading of the many ways in which my Dad was a blessing to many of you.
June began on a different note, with my Dad going home to be with the Lord on June 4th, after a long devasting illness. Our hearts ache as we face his no longer being on earth with us, but also rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord, and no longer suffering. While we still have the incredible hope of the inheritance that God has laid up for us (1 Peter 1: 3-5), Dad is experiencing the fulfillment of that sure promise!
Dad’s memorial service was truly a celebration of his life, of the impact he had had on so many, and of the Lord who had given him life and allowed him to serve in this way. We were blessed to see many friends and a few family as well, and to hear how God had used my Dad in their lives.
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Enrichment Conference!
After arriving home from Florida late on Sunday night, we began the NTM Enrichment Conference early Monday morning. This is a conference where many missionaries serving with NTM in the USA and missionaries on furlough from overseas locations come to learn, have fellowship, and be blessed.
For Tim, this involved cooking for 500+ in the kitchen, while I was involved in preparing coffee breaks and helping out in the kitchen on occasion.
We saw many of our missionary guests encouraged and blessed, and are thankful to have a small part in this.
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Trip to England!
Our trip to England begins on July 19th, arriving there the 20th, and returning to Missouri August 10th. It’s been 7 years for most of us (Tim was there for a brief visit 4 years ago), and we are excited to see the family again. Tim’s parents 50th Anniversary celebration will be held on August 6th. Sarah won’t be flying over until August 1st, as she has to work until then. We appreciate your prayers as we spend time with family and visit churches, friends and supporters!
God is working in Mamusi!
It’s amazing to see how God is working in Mamusi, the tribe in PNG where we previously served. Many are wanting to hear the Bible teaching, and the believers are planning new outreaches, despite facing many threats and much oppostion.
We praise God for providing for the purchase of a new laptop computer and a solar panel (an 18 foot flexible solar panel that actually rolls up!), and solar controller and inverter kit, which will enable the Mamusi believers to be able to set up and use the computer in their remote location.
Tim is almost finished editing the Ephesians Bible lessons, and then we will be looking at getting them and other lessons printed.
