Tarup

Due to the typhoon we have been having strong rainstorms. We have been enjoying the cooler weather, but are so sorry to hear of all the deaths that it has caused.  One of our dorm kids is from the Philippines and has family still there in Bohol.  And another missionary lady here has family there as well.  It has been difficult to hear how they are all doing and how they survived, so we just keep praying.

This past week we have had the parents of two of our kids, Seun and Yohan (brother and sister) visiting.  The name of their village is Tarup.  This is a remote village an hour and 15 minute flight from Sentani.  They are in the process of learning the language and writing it down.  This language has never been learned or written down before.  They work with the Morop people with about 6,000 total in the group.  They are animistic in their beliefs and as recent as 30 years ago were still cannibalistic and warring.  Their ministry is to live among the people, begin to understand the culture, learn the language, take care of the medical needs and show these people God's love.  Their hope is to be able to know enough of the language to share the gospel with them by the year 2015.  The parents were so thankful for us being here to give their kids a safe place to live while they continue on with what God has called them to do.  It is so exciting for us to be a part of their ministry in this way.  We have another girl in the dorm whose parents are also in that village.  Please continue to pray for these families, the Lees and the Elliotts.