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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.
Willy Wagtails (a bird nicknamed for its unique dance) broke the morning stillness with his familiar songs. Thursday morning dawned bright and clear as rays of sunshine streamed across mountain peaks.
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Stephen Erickson
March 01 2009, 12:00 am | Comments 0
I’m amazed that God can use even us children as His instruments. Sometimes we don’t even have to say much. Our actions usually reveal far more than our words.
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Johanna Erickson
February 01 2009, 12:00 am | Comments 0
The outboard motor droned as we skimmed down the glassy river that early Sabbath morning. An occasional swamp hen startled by our approach frantically flapped its wings and scampered away.
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Stephen Erickson
January 01 2009, 12:00 am | Comments 0
Let me introduce you to a man whose heart the Holy Spirit has touched. His name is Wawaya Gali. His English name is Bobby.
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Stephen Erickson
December 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
In the flood plains of the Aramia River where the Gogodala live, gently rolling hills jut out like fingers into lagoons and swamps.
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Stephen Erickson
November 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
Thievery is commonplace here. So, when I began planning the materials we would need for our new house, a friend suggested we purchase a used shipping container to put our things in and ship out to the site.
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Stephen Erickson
October 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
Too many of our friends have died lately. Last December, Bani, an older friend, died from a heart attack after attending a prayer conference in Port Moresby.
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Laurie Erickson
September 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
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Stephen Erickson
August 01 2008, 4:42 pm | Comments 0
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Karin Erickson
July 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
Knock, knock, knock! I stirred in my sleep, then I realized that someone was knocking at our door. It was five in the morning. Steve got up, dressed and went to see who it was.
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Laurie Erickson
June 01 2008, 12:00 am | Comments 0
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