January 28th – Going Back to School

Over the past week and a half, I have been working with the Usarufa, working on finalizing Scripture portions of Genesis and beginning to advisor check portions of the History books (1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings…). Our work had to come to an end today because my colleagues had to get back to the village. Why? Well, let’s just say that for kids in Papua New Guinea, the end of January marks the end of fun and relaxation. With February comes the beginning of a new school year. Because 2 of the 3 men I work with are involved in beginning literacy classes in their local language, they had to be back home, preparing the schools in their respective villages. For Waks, one of the translators for the Usarufa, literacy classes in his village are going be started for the first time in a long time (possibly, ever). What an exciting time for the Usarufa, to begin to learn to read and write in their own language, both young and old, men and women… Pray for their success and for wisdom in finding continued support for these school programs.