February 15, 2008
On February 15, 2009, we had a special sending off service for the work team going to PNG to build the house for Natalie and Steve Arn. It was a very special service and we had several visitors from other churches. We had a church dinner and then began the packing of the items that had been brought for the Laneys, The Arns, The VanDerDeckers and Helen. What a job. The suitcases could not weigh over 70 pounds and each of the 8 guys were allowed 2 suitcases. We are still thankful for everyone's help, to Tara Carpenter for helping with the tickets and for the heads up on the buy one get one free, to each individual and church that sent so many essential items and so many special items, like chocolate, coffee creamer, gifts for the kids, and house warming gifts for Natalie. Also a special thanks to Dr. Renee Walker in Joplin who sent several hundred dollars worth of tape for the Kaulong people. I don't know all the items sent and who all they came from but, God does!
On February 15, 2009, we had a special sending off service for the work team going to PNG to build the house for Natalie and Steve Arn. It was a very special service and we had several visitors from other churches. We had a church dinner and then began the packing of the items that had been brought for the Laneys, The Arns, The VanDerDeckers and Helen. What a job. The suitcases could not weigh over 70 pounds and each of the 8 guys were allowed 2 suitcases. We are still thankful for everyone's help, to Tara Carpenter for helping with the tickets and for the heads up on the buy one get one free, to each individual and church that sent so many essential items and so many special items, like chocolate, coffee creamer, gifts for the kids, and house warming gifts for Natalie. Also a special thanks to Dr. Renee Walker in Joplin who sent several hundred dollars worth of tape for the Kaulong people. I don't know all the items sent and who all they came from but, God does!
2009 Work Team, Top Row, Callan Wilkins, Andrew Wilkins, Mike Wilkins, Middle Row, Spencer Covey, Landon Jones, Front Row, Don Laney, Ray Madden, Not Pictured, Ryan Laney
Steve Arn's parents, sister, nieces and nephew.
Andrew and Callan Wilkins before we packed!
Joe, Janie and Mike Wilkins
Airport Preparations!!
Esther, Aaron, Kimmie, Jerri, Don and Ryan Laney
Spencer Covey and Landon Jones
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Ray and Carolyn Madden, saying their goodbyes! All the guys made it through security just fine this time! No knifes in their carry ons!!
2 comments:
How exciting for all of them!!! I wish them the best and prayers are with them on their next mission.
Debbie, I am Marsha Relyea Miles and I have worked in PNG for a long time with Pioneer Bible Translators. Mike Wilkins called me the other day about getting Tok Pisin Bibles in PNG I think, but we kept getting cut off. I googled him and got your great blog!! Could you pass on to Mike that he could call my cell 214-205-7060. I leave for PNG again on June 18, so maybe he could call before that. Blessings, Marsha
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