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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.
Even though the Cabrals’ time on the project was cut short, they made a lasting difference. What a joy it has been for us to work with them! We invite you to join with us in prayer asking God to send the right person or people to fill the vacancy.
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Stephen Erickson
April 01 2021, 3:18 pm | Comments 0
We know it will all get done in God’s time. I’m just curious to see how God will do it!
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Midori Sliger
March 01 2021, 10:08 am | Comments 0
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Rev. 21:4).
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Stephen Erickson
February 01 2021, 4:52 pm | Comments 0
What the world needs today is a baptism of sincere Christianity. My prayer is that, as the power of the Holy Spirit transforms my heart and yours, God will help us to fulfill this greatest part of the Gospel Commission: to restore the image of God in fallen man.
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Jason Sliger
January 01 2021, 9:21 am | Comments 0
I am truly humbled as I witness the incredible love and generosity of God’s people. Children give money they have earned by doing chores. Seniors give from their Social Security checks. Others withdrawn funds from their retirement. Still others sell handcrafted items so they can support our project.
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Midori Sliger
December 01 2020, 11:44 am | Comments 0
Please remember Michael and the rest of our work crew in your prayers that they may truly be “a chosen generation” and “show forth the praises of [Christ] who hath called [them] out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9).
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Stephen Erickson
December 01 2020, 9:46 am | Comments 0
During this time of worldwide crisis, the prime minister of PNG speaks unashamedly about Jesus’ soon second coming.
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Stephen Erickson
November 01 2020, 10:55 am | Comments 0
It is daunting to realize that learning theory is very different from putting it into practice in the field.
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Jason Sliger
November 01 2020, 9:50 am | Comments 0
I so easily forget that my earthly possessions, which seem so precious, are temporary and prone to decay. They are nothing compared to the worth of eternal heavenly treasure.
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Jason Sliger
October 01 2020, 10:39 am | Comments 0
It’s never easy to lose a loved one, but there is a glimmer of hope amid the sadness—hope that Walter was touched in a way that brought him closer to Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life.
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Stephen & Laurie Erickson
October 01 2020, 10:35 am | Comments 0
Career Missionaries since 2020
Field Directors since 2024. Career Missionaries 2007-2024.
AFM-Brazil Short-term missionary for 2019.
Career Missionaries from 2000-2005, 2007.
Career Missionaries from 1997-2002.
Launched as career missionaries to PNG in 2004.
