There I stood in awe of the vastness of the Grand Canyon that lay before me. As I looked out across the canyon from the north rim, it was easy to see the south rim only 11 miles away, but getting there is not an easy task. I would either have to hike 5000 vertical feet down into the canyon, spend the night at the bottom, and then hike up the other side, or I’d have to drive over 200 miles.

As I thought about the barrier before me, it made me think of the many barriers the people of Papua New Guinea face. Mountains, jungles, and rivers isolate the various tribes from outside influences. For instance, there are no roads in and out of Western Province where the Gogodala people live. Their only connection to the outside world is a very long canoe trip or a plane ride few can afford. Furthermore, linguistic and cultural differences hinder the spread of the gospel.

While Adventist work is well established in some areas of PNG the, there are still whole people groups that have not had an opportunity to hear the gospel. Missionaries are needed to go to each of these unreached people groups. Like Paul hearing the call of the man from Macedonia to come over and help, we have heard the call to the Gogodala and are responding. Would you be a monthly supporter of this important project?

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