By the way… this is Part 2 of a two-part post, and you may not have been notified about part one because of our internet woes here in PNG. CLICK HERE if you missed Part 1
So my little bush trip to the Nimo tribe went GREAT. I made it back safe and sound, and learned a TON about life in the bush while I was there. I put together a little highlight reel to share the great experience – but be warned, there is a *bit* of indigenous nudity, so I’d slap a PG-13 rating right on this post.
Video Caption 1: At the beginning, you got to see a big chunk of NTM’s Regional flight program… our Pilot Jon and the Cessna 206. This job could not be done without these two, and all the churches and individuals that support them doing this work!
Video Caption 2: We got the opportunity to fly into one of our most remote airstrips in PNG located on the land of the Iteri tribe. Missionaries have phased out of this tribe as the work there is done, and the Iteris have a growing church there to this day.
Video Caption 3: When the plane left… A slight feeling of dread ran over me – I am stuck. The nearest radio is a 2 day hike away, and things in the jungle could potentially get really scary, really fast. We then proceeded to hike through the jungle for a long time.
Video Caption 4: After a long hike over log bridges, through waist high mud, and river crossings, we made it to the village, and the real work began… for Andrew. Discipleship.
Video Caption 5: BAPTISM! There were quite a few new believers since Andrew had been to the village last, as well as some growth in some of the church leadership. It was SO great to be a part of the baptisms with these guys (and gals).
So that was it. It felt a lot dirtier than it looked in the video, and swamp hiking is not really too much fun at all- but it was so amazing to meet brothers and sisters in Christ out there in the bush.
I have way too much to talk about to bore everyone with the details here, so please… if you are interested, get the play-by-play as I write about it over at my personal blog by clicking the link below.
onechrisjon.es – Nimo Day by Day
Thanks for praying, as I know many of you did. Thankfully nobody had to attempt that hike with broken bones!
SO SWEET!! Teary eyes as I watched the baptisms.
As always. Fantastic work! Thanks for the great clip. Praying for you guys. Love you both.
So amazing Chris! Loved the video. God Bless you guys and Merry Christmas…
Thank you so much for posting Chris!! You cannot possibly know what a blessing it is and an encouragement to us back home…God be with yoou!! Scott and Marge
Wow! So touched by the video. How does it feel to know what you’re doing really counts for the kingdom? I continue to be humbled by you & Evie and your willingness to sacrifice to “testify to the gospel of God’s grace” in this remote location. We love you!!!!
That was amaze balls!! Thanks Chris for sharing!!
WOW so amazing! Those baptisms were just plain amazing!
Awesome stuff Chris. Missing you guys especially during this time, but amazing to see the stuff you guys are apart of over yonder. Imaginary hugs to you both.
Chris, I am aw struck. It is amazing you are already getting to mingle with tribes and do Gods work. I really thought you would be at idel for a season learning the language. This is so amazing. I am so proud of you. Keep loving and Evie. I can’t imagine that Christmas could get any better than that. The Baptism was so beautiful. How amazing is our God. How blessed we r to have people welling to go to the bush for 30 years to ever see fruit. Keep up the incredible work.
Praising God for the opportunities He is giving you! Rejoicing with each new baptized believer who we will one day meet in heaven….
Have a blessed and truly meaningful Christ-mas!
Sharon and Jim