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The Gogodala people live deep in the sago swamps of the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. Approximately 25,000 men, women and children live in 30 villages stretched out on ridges of land that rise above large lagoons. They build their homes from split palm branches and cover them with thatched roofs made from sago palm leaves.
Missionaries have worked among the Gogodala for more than 60 years, trying to establish an indigenous church among the people. Yet, Gogodala men and women have shared that they never gave up their spirit traditions when they became “Christians.” Instead, they merged the two belief systems, often asking God to bless them before conducting their spirit ceremonies. Please pray that the Gogodala people will come to a true understanding of God’s love and care for them.
“Steve, we’re taking the dog for a walk. Do you want to come along?” Laurie asked me.
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Stephen Erickson
March 01 2014, 10:05 am | Comments 0
These questions are universal and trans-cultural.
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Stephen Erickson
January 01 2014, 3:02 pm | Comments 0
It was another sunny, hot and humid afternoon.
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Stephen Erickson
December 01 2013, 11:36 am | Comments 0
Umina, Manale and Kimsi have been enjoying our church services and Bible study classes.
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Stephen Erickson
November 01 2013, 12:27 pm | Comments 0
“Is it possible that we are Gogodala Israelites?”
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Stephen Erickson
October 01 2013, 11:49 am | Comments 0
Right now, there is a spiritual hunger among the Gogodala like I have never seen before. They have churches, and many people have Bibles, but they dont know God. Thank you for your prayers.
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
March 01 2012, 11:07 am | Comments 0
Just spending a day participating in an event with the ladies, sharing physical and spiritual food with them and joining in their games, seems to have gone a long way.
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Laurie Erickson
February 01 2012, 11:38 am | Comments 0
They were being forced into court by villagers who didnt want them around. The charge: disturbing the peace.
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David & Cindy White
February 01 2012, 10:48 am | Comments 0
Most of our 60+ church attendees are not baptized members. This particular Sabbath, I presented the second part in a series on the Ten Commandments.
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
January 01 2012, 10:48 am | Comments 0
I miss caring for hurting people, praying with them and pointing them to the Greatest of all Physicians.
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Cindy White
January 01 2012, 7:09 am | Comments 0
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