We are going to the Bible dedication for the Arop-Lokep people group on Saturday (TOMORROW!!), and it’s exciting!  Mikayla and Laurel keep asking when we’re going to “go on an airplane and see our Papua New Guinean friends.”  :-)

We wish you all could be here to feel the excitement and experience the joy of the Arop-Lokep people celebrating Scripture in their language!  It’s been a LONG process but was undoubtedly worth it!

Be sure to check out pictures from the Bariai Bible Dedication that James went to 2 years ago below.  They will give you a taste of what we’re looking forward to.

Please pray:
-For full recovery from the nasty colds we’ve had for over a week, especially for congestion to clear before the plane trip.
-That our family would do well in the tropical heat and in the village.
-For preparations and smooth travels for James’ family’s visit.  They arrive in Papua New Guinea next Thursday!

Praise:
-We are recovering from the colds!
-James’ family is coming!!
-The Arop-Lokep people are excited to receive God’s Word in their OWN language!!

Now on to the pictures!

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The Bariai Scriptures were brought in by boat:

With traditional style songs:

“Tok Ples” means “language”:

Then they were carried up to the church with ceremony:

It was a LARGE gathering!

They celebrated with traditional clothes and decorations:

And got to read their own copy!

Our favorite: excited to receive her own Scripture!

Do you have goosebumps yet?