In a few short days we in the U.S. will be celebrating Thanksgiving. However, that will be my second Thanksgiving! That’s because I got to join in on the Canadian Thanksgiving in Papua New Guinea! Which reminds me … I’d like to jot a few lines down to give you a BIG PICTURE report.
What a great experience to travel into two remote tribes in PNG! We flew over craggy jungle mountains and landed on short, grassy runways, then bopped and weaved along on highways with potholes as big as baby pools to get to these areas. There we were welcomed warmly and stood in thatched-roofed churches where extensive missionary labor continues so that even those in the most remote tribes can hear AND READ the gospel!
Additionally, while staying at Ethnos360 largest regional headquarters in Lapoli, I was asked to tell my story to the ladies.* I did not anticipate how much interest there would be in Reach UP Magazine!
But then again, there are similarities in our missions: Both missions (Reach UP is primarily a missions tool) seek to reach people on the fringes of society; both believe in the power of the written word; both understand that one cannot shrink back from unusual and strange customs of our audience; both know that one key to effectiveness is consistent and loving relationship.
Wonderfully, a number of the ladies knew of ministries in their home countries (Ethnos360 is an international organization) who would benefit from using Reach UP! They took my business card and a couple of sample magazines. May God give the increase!
Now my focus is the Christmas issue which will be at the printer soon … I hope…. From there we repackage and distribute to over 100 ministries across the nation. Please pray for quick turn around on all our moving parts: graphics, printers, redistribution, post office….
Loving the opportunity to help and speak into lives. Ask me how you can be part of Reach Up and its mission to marginalized women. crystal@reachupmag.org or message me on FaceBook.