We'd love to hear from you all! And if you want to go in with a group of people on postage because you're dying to send us a package, we will oblige and open and enjoy them thoroughly when they arrive (taking 2-3 weeks...so they say) :)
Mailing Address: Josh & Melody Simmons
P.O. Box 1079
GOROKA, EHP 441
Papua New Guinea
Websites: Follow our New Tribes Blog (Josh keeps that up great!) www.ntm.org/wp/josh_simmons
Skype name: booneypilot
Email Address: mel_simmons@ntm.org
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Prayer Requests
- Our most urgent prayer request is for our container (with all our things!) to arrive soon! Nothing is better for "settling in" than having your own things that feel like HOME :)
- Also for the adjustments that come with being in a new place, so far from home. Praise the Lord that the girls have adjusted really well! We've all been sleeping through the night since our 3rd day here! Sarah's had 1 week of school and is now on a 3-week break before 4th term begins on March 27.
- Language learning. We've completed the first official week of language learning and been on several hikes through the surrounding village. Surprisingly, we are picking up many words/phrases quickly, and with Sarah out of school, she will be in on the language sessions with us. She's a SPONGE with it!
- Pray as we seek the Lord about getting a vehicle here. The cheapest option so far is $15,000...4 wheel drive SUV (late 90's model). We don't want to jump too quickly into something, but also want to take what the Lord gives in HIS timing.
- Pray that we'll laugh more than be frustrated when the little things pile up and sometimes crash...laughing & prayer have been our best friends during the trying times :)
Jungle Life
Life in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is quite different than life in America. Follow along as we post pictures of some of the oddities we encounter as we adjust to life in the jungle!
About Us
Hi, I'm Melody...known to most as Mel. My 3 beautiful girls and wonderful husband are what most of my life revolves around. Without them, I would feel so lost and empty! They ALL make me laugh, and even with the normal frustrations of parenting and differences of opinion in marriage, I wouldn't trade any of it for anything! My life with these precious 4 has largely shaped me into who I am today, and for that I am so grateful. Our family loves the Lord, and desires to give our imperfect selves to HIM...serving HIM in whatever way He sees best...in whatever way honors HIM most! Follow our blog and find out more about us along the way.
Support Us
We have an INCREDIBLE, BUILT BY GOD support team! We have shared our ministry here in PNG with so many friends and family. We have met many new friends along the way, and have had the opportunity over and over to be super encouraged and challenged by this team, as well as be an encouragement. God's SO good to us...we are overwhelmed. If you ever want to know more about joining our support team in any way...prayerfully, financially, or just writing us to be an encouragement when we need it, visit our missions blog at: www.ntm.org/wp/josh_simmons
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