I've returned home after my recent visit to Mibu, PNG. Thank you to everyone who continues to partner with us through your finances and prayers. It was a blessed time with our brothers and sisters in Mibu, and I experienced God's many mercies during my travels!
Now begins the hard work. One of the difficult realities of this situation is that there is no way I can pick up all the slack that has been left. The best and most strategic way for me to continue serving is to give my full attention to keeping the translation and lesson development project moving forward.
At the same time, there are a number of necessities of ministry that still need to be covered. For example, we have several computers in Mibu that church leaders use to create post-literacy materials, prepare lessons, and communicate. These require ongoing maintenance. Another area is ordering literacy materials, which typically one of us expats has organized. These and other responsibilities are now being evaluated as we consider how best to move forward. We're asking who, on the field, might be able to help meet some of these needs.
A Word About Finances
For the last several years, our support level has hovered around 60–65% of what is recommended. We are grateful for God's provision that has sustained us, but the reality is that this shortfall has meant splitting my focus—pursuing other income-generating activities just to make ends meet. Even with that, we've struggled to keep up with basic needs. Dental and health care have been put off for example. Costs are rising quickly, and at times we've even had to lean on debt to cover larger expenses.
All of this has slowed progress in translation and lesson development, because the time and energy needed for ministry has often been divided. Yet now, more than ever, this ministry needs my undivided attention. The work in Mibu is at a critical stage, and the church desperately needs continued discipleship, resources, and translated Scripture.
We are praying for the Lord's provision to bring our support back up to where it needs to be so that I can devote myself more fully to the ministry He has called us to. Would you prayerfully consider joining us as a financial partner—or, if you are already giving, consider increasing your monthly support? Every gift makes a real difference in strengthening this ministry and helping me focus where it matters most. Click the "Donate Now" button at the top of this email to see several easy ways to contribute monthly.
We trust God's faithfulness to finish the good work He has begun in Mibu, and we are so thankful for your ongoing prayers and encouragement.
In Christ,
Geoff and Shannon Husa
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