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May 2006: Bible Book Dedications

We're scheduled to dedicate the Gospel of Mark and Genesis 1-11 on July 22, 2006. A group from Fountain Valley UMC (California) will be coming to share in the dedication. On that day, we'll also be handing out megavoice players with dramatized readings of Genesis and Mark.

We're currently drafting the book of Acts.

May 2006: God's Story

We're also currently drafting the script for the film God's Story, which will be then recorded in vernacular and re-mastered in both audio and video formats for distribution in our language group.

A Megavoice player

March 2006: Genesis 1-11 printed

Genesis 1-11 was drafted, consultant checked, and printed.

August 2005: Americans come build water tank, share testimonies

Four members from FV UMC in California came out to our island to learn the culture, share testimonies, give (and receive) gifts, and help build a water tank for several villages.

Our truck broke a spring while the team was out from the USA, so we had to cancel visits to John Frum Cargo Cult villages, and were not able to show the Jesus film in other villages.

Those who came from the States said the highlight of the trip was meeting the villagers and playing with the children.

October 2004: Community Development

We've installed a water supply for the village-- 10,000 gallons of water a day! Thanks so much to the VA home for their generous donation.

September 2004: Course on Animism complete

Folks our island like to read anything we pass along. Especially if there are interesting pictures in the book. We've written a book on one of their favorite topics-- "custom religion" or animism. We pose the question, "Can you follow two roads." The study, which will be used by students at Enafa Bible College, is to help church leaders conclude that Christians should not worship other gods/spirits.

May 29, 2004: Kathleen (Kate) Ruth Nehrbass Born

Baby Kate and Mendy are doing great. 7 pounds, 6 ounces at 10:10am. Thanks so much for praying. Pictured here, Hannah and Kate.

November 2003: New Alphabet

Members of our language group met on November 8 and 9 to approve an alphabet. It has 21 letters, mostly English characters, which represent 28 meaningful sounds in the language. This was a milestone in the Bible Translation project.

November 2003: Picture Bible Complete

The Translation Committee finished the final drafts of the Picture Bible, which will be used as a tool for teaching literacy with our new alphabet. Unlike some picture Bibles, which have a mish-mash collection of stories, this story book carries one theme throughout: "The Road of Eternal Life." It traces redemption through blood sacrifice, and finally, through Jesus.

January 10, 2003: Ken Visits Yanemilen, where storms have destroyed Gardens and the Road

The village was expecting us, and they understand what our task is. They've adopted us into their family. However, a freak storm has destroyed the water supply, gardens, and the road into the village. But, your prayers are being answered as the road is half way done, and World Vision is working on the water supply. Plus special donations will help with community development.

October 10, 2003: MENDY RECOVERS FROM APPENDECTOMY

After two days in the Yalolu village, near Madang, Papua New Guinea, Mendy had a "classic onset of appendecitis." She had a stomach ache, followed by a high fever, and then nasua and headache. At 3pm, Mendy, Ken, and Abby hiked to a spot where they could wait until 6pm for a vehicle to pass by. Two other members of SIL, "Aunt Rebecca" and "Aunt Beth" took care of Hannah and Caleb for the night. The driver took them on the one hour drive to the Madang hospital. The Polish surgeon informed Mendy that in the morning, he'd take her to the "theatre." We were pleased with the conditions, and the staff (two PNG nurses pictured left, with Mendy, post-op).

Unfortunately, Ken and Mendy won't be returning to live in the Yalolu village; they do hope to visit before leaving PNG in mid-November. They'll remain in Nobnob at SIL's POC ground till then, where they continue culture and language learning.