WalkerTalkie: April 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

[What's What With the Walkers] Clearer Direction [2 Attachments]

[Attachment(s) from Chris & Angie Walker included below]

Greetings!

Thank you so much for your prayers on our behalf these last couple months. We have much to share, and all are a result of your prayers.

Trip to Mibu—Recap

Chris and Ron’s trip to Mibu was everything we hoped it would be. They made the initial 12 hour hike with no mishap, and their little entourage grew as they got closer to Mibu. Once in Mibu, Chris had a wonderful time reconnecting with the church in Mibu, friends and co-workers. It was neat to hear how the believers desire to see us back, and yet how they were coming to understand that it’s not us, but God building his church there. It was also wonderful to get to worship and celebrate Easter with the Mibu believers, and observe as the Mibu Bible teachers conducted the service.

Half and Half—A Foot in Two Worlds

While in Mibu, Chris also had the opportunity to discuss with Geoff some of those elusive “details” that we had mentioned in an earlier update. Because of Jael’s needs with learning and having to be close to the school and the help available here, we have been praying and seeking direction for a way that would allow us to be here in close enough proximity to the school, and still somehow fulfill the commitment we have to the church in Mibu. After much prayer, consideration, talking with leadership and co-workers, and saying no to some other very exciting opportunities, we have devised a plan that we believe will serve both needs. While Chris continues to help out at the Computer Department, they have been more than generous in agreeing to allow Chris the time to return to Mibu with the family during the school breaks, as well as additional time after the family returns to the center for Jael to go to school. Essentially, looking at the number of work days…Chris’s time will be split in half between the computer department, and ministry in Mibu! It is a plan that will involve a lot of travel, planning, expense, and some separation over the coming year. But, we are excited to be able to spend as much time in Mibu as we can.

Jael continues to make great progress in school. We are quite hopeful that at the end of next year, we will be more suitably equipped to move our family back into Mibu and resume home schooling. Having said that and knowing that there are no guarantees, we will continue to do what is necessary to see that she gets the help she needs.

Thank you again so much for your prayers.

Attached are some pictures of the trip to Mibu.

Because of HIM,

Chris, Angie, Jael, Baruch and Titus

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Chris and Angie Walker
Sent out by Calvary Church of Wayland Mi, to serve with
New Tribes Mission
planting churches among the Mibu People of
Papua New Guinea.

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New Tribes Mission
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1134 - 122nd Ave
Martin, Mi 49070

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Madang MP 511
Papua New Guinea

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Titus 03/21/08, Baruch 09/08/04 Jael 02/24/01 Walker Anniversary 06/21/96 Chris 03/25/76 Angie 08/12/77

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

[What's What With the Walkers] A visit to Mibu

Dawn Departure

Not so bright and early Thursday morning, Chris will catch a ride with some of our most esteemed NTM pilots, and fly to the airstrip in Nankina. From there, he and our friend, Ron Green, will hike about 5 miles (as the crow flies) down one ridge, up another, down that side, and up again to arrive at our place in Mibu about 12 hours from when they land (yes, 12 hours to hike 5 miles)!

Hiking Buddy

Ron Green and his family are here in Papua New Guinea as associate missionaries for the next couple years. He works in the finance office, helping to keep the nightmare of figures and logistics of working with several different currencies afloat! They arrived in country about the same time we did a few months ago, though they also served here a couple years ago. He and his wife Rebekah have three children, Mullen, Clara (Jael’s age) and Lindsey (Baruch’s age). They live just across our back yard from us, and besides providing our kids with endless playmates, they have also proven to become dear friends. Ron mentioned at one point that he liked the idea of him hiking in to Mibu sometime with Chris, and we, ever willing to help others get the bush experience of their lives, took him up on that offer!

Encouraging Hearts

The purpose of the visit? Well, in one sense, just to visit! To appear in the flesh to the Mibu people after being away for 2 years and communicate to them our intention of one day returning. To encourage the church, who are dear friends. And to see and hear for ourselves how our friends are doing!! Chris will have the much needed opportunity to brainstorm with Geoff about details and ideas for the coming year and what our role might be in the ongoing ministry there. It will also give Chris a chance to see our house and how it’s fared in our long absence. We will have the chance to encourage our co-workers as well, Geoff and Shannon Husa, who have been in Mibu on their own for almost a year! And to be there over the Easter holiday will be so special!

Pray

The visit will be, and feel, very short. But it will be the first of what we hope will be many visits to come! Pray for Chris and Ron as they hike. Pray for safety and health. Pray that the visit will be one of tremendous encouragement for all involved! Pray that Geoff and Chris might have a good dialogue concerning next year. And pray for the Green and Walker families as they are gone. OH, how this family wishes they could go as well…but it is not yet time for us—soon!!

We look forward to sharing more details!!

Because of HIM,

Chris, Angie, Jael, Baruch and Titus Walker

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