I have only been in PNG now for almost 14 months. In that time I think there has been seven families that have left PNG and we have gained four families. So saying goodbyes is quite normal in the MAF family, whether people are moving to another MAF program or finishing up with MAF.
1. Myself, Timon & Phillipp at work
The other week was the final week for one of my housemates in PNG, Phillipp. Who did his year of national service with MAF in PNG as an Engineer. He started the long trip back to Germany the previous Thursday. Since late October last year there had been three of us sharing a house together. One Swiss, one German and one Aussie, quite a mix. There was plenty of good times together and a few challenging ones with cultures mixing. It has been different to pass experiences sharing housing with others. Where here we live together, work together and socialise together.
2. Kalex & Kila cooking the BBQ lunch, PNG beef sausages
During Phillipp’s last week here two weeks ago. There were quite a few dinner invitations and farewell meals. Food and fellowship is where it is at, missionary wifes know how to cook. The last evening was a group dinner at Mt Hagen club. Later in the night before praying for Phillipp, the three of us would play Battlefield 1942 together for the last time. We made a good team. So it was great having another ‘young’ adult here in Hagen. A real servant and a young man after God’s heart. I ask that you would please pray for Phillipp and for God’s leading on his life. Maybe he will return to PNG. For now it is down to two of us in the ‘party house’ and will gain a new housemate tomorrow for a few weeks.
July 1st, 2009 at 11:22 am
That is a lot of sausages, hopefully the next guy will be able to play 1942 as well.
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