Literacy, Revelation, and an Opportunity Ahead

Dear friends,

Most of us rarely stop to think about how important literacy is to the life of the church.

We grew up in a largely literate culture. We can open our Bibles, read a passage for ourselves, study it, take notes, prepare a lesson, or send someone a message about something we’ve learned. It’s easy to take all of that for granted.

But when we first moved into Mibu so many years ago, the Ma language wasn’t even written down.

That’s why literacy has always been such an important part of establishing a healthy, sustainable church in Mibu. Translating the Bible isn’t very useful if no one can read it! So alongside developing a written form of the Ma language and translating Scripture, we also had to teach people to read and write—and eventually train Mibu people to teach others.

Today there is a pretty good level of mother-tongue literacy in Mibu. But recently a new literacy challenge has emerged.

As the Mibu church has taken the gospel into surrounding areas, some of their outreaches have crossed language barriers. In a few of these places, they’re having to teach using Melanesian Pidgin, the national trade language. The problem is that literacy in Pidgin is very low in some of these areas.

That makes it difficult not only for people to read Scripture and teaching materials for themselves, but also for the church to train new teachers who can carry the work forward.

So the Mibu leaders have been asking: Are there literacy materials available in Pidgin? And could some of our teachers be trained to teach Pidgin literacy?

We’ve been communicating back and forth with the appropriate people, and it looks like there may be an opportunity in the spring of 2027 for a handful of Mibu teachers to travel out to the New Tribes Mission center for specialized training.

It’s still in the early stages, but we’re excited about the possibility. The goal wouldn’t simply be for these men to receive training themselves. They could then return to these outreach areas, establish Pidgin literacy programs, and train others to become literacy teachers as well.

Please pray with us for the logistics and finances needed to make this happen. There are still plenty of details to work through, but this could provide another important tool for the Mibu church as they continue taking responsibility for reaching and teaching others.

Meanwhile… back in Revelation

I continue plugging away at the Revelation lessons for the church in Mibu!

I had hoped to begin working through some of these lessons with the Mibu teachers last month, but other situations there required their full attention, so those meetings haven’t materialized yet. For now, I’m continuing to move forward on my own, knowing that we’ll eventually need to work through the lessons together—especially some of the more difficult portions—to make sure everything communicates clearly.

At the moment, I’ve just worked my way through the Lamb opening the first four seals.

The farther I get into Revelation, the more excited I am for the Mibu church to work through this book. Revelation can seem intimidating, but its message of Christ’s victory, God’s sovereignty, and the call for His people to faithfully endure is going to be such an encouragement to the church there.

I’m also thankful that I’ve been able to maintain a reasonable level of focus into the project lately. We’re at a stage of family life where kids, school, sports, cars, and everything else can very easily consume the day! So I’m grateful for the momentum.

Please continue praying that I’ll have the wisdom and focused time needed to finish these lessons, and that we’ll soon have opportunities to work through them with the Mibu teachers. Most importantly, pray that the Holy Spirit would use His Word through these lessons to strengthen His church.

A great weekend in Tempe

We also recently had the privilege of participating in the ministry fair at Arizona Community Church in Tempe. It turned out to be a great weekend with lots of conversations and lots of questions about Mibu Ministry! We’re always encouraged when we get opportunities to introduce new people to what God has been doing in Mibu and invite them to be part of it.

Check out this 5' banner our oldest daughter, Skyler helped create for the missions fair

And that brings us again to you.

We’re incredibly grateful for those who faithfully pray for and financially support this ministry. We truly could not continue doing this work without you.

Our regular monthly support remains below the recommended level, so we are still looking for additional monthly financial partners. If you’ve been encouraged by what God is doing through the Mibu church and have considered joining us financially, we’d be grateful if you would prayerfully consider becoming a regular monthly partner. You can simply click the Donate Now button at the top of this email.

Whether you pray, give, encourage us, or have faithfully walked alongside this ministry for many years—thank you. It’s a privilege to watch God continue building His church in Mibu and beyond!

In Christ,

Geoff & Shannon

An Unexpected Thank You from Mibu

Dear friends,

I recently enjoyed an hour-long conversation with my good friend Sesi in Mibu. We talked about all kinds of things—church, leadership, current struggles, and some of his recent conversations with leaders and teachers from the various outreach areas.

During our conversation, Sesi told me that the leaders wanted him to pass along their gratitude to us. What he shared really touched me.

As these men have carried more and more of the responsibility of shepherding the church over the years, they’ve begun to understand just how heavy the work of ministry can be. There are problems to work through, people to encourage, difficult issues of growth and discipline, decisions to make, and the constant responsibility of helping God’s people continue toward maturity.

As they were talking together about these things, they reflected on the many years that we as missionaries carried much of that weight alongside them. Sesi said they simply wanted us to know how grateful they are that we were willing to come and do that for them.

I can’t adequately express how encouraging that was to hear. They’ve experienced enough of the weight of ministry themselves now to understand it in a way they couldn’t have years ago.

But then Sesi told me about something else they were thankful for that I really wasn’t expecting.

They were thankful for all the times I said “no.”

That probably needs some explanation!

Cross-cultural ministry can very easily expand into trying to meet every conceivable need. Over the years there were requests involving medical needs, logistics, materials, business ventures, community development, and all kinds of other things. Many were legitimate needs! There were even times when I completely agreed that something would be beneficial for the church, but taking responsibility for it would mean setting aside something else—Bible translation, lesson development, teaching, discipleship, or training. I could only do so much.

So I said no. A lot.

Sometimes I would tell the leaders, “Yes, I agree—that really does need to happen. But that doesn’t necessarily mean I need to do it.” Instead, I would encourage them to think about how they or the church might take responsibility for it themselves.

Those weren’t always easy decisions. Over the years I sometimes wondered whether I was being too hard-nosed or unwilling to help.

That’s why what Sesi said next meant so much to me.

He explained that the leaders now recognize how valuable those “no’s” were. They helped keep the main thing the main thing: understanding the gospel, gaining greater access to God’s Word, and developing leaders who could shepherd the church themselves.

And apparently it taught them something else as well. Now that they’re carrying the responsibility, they’ve learned that they also have to evaluate the endless things demanding their attention and ask, “What is truly important? What do we actually need to be doing?”

What an encouragement!

Years of wondering whether some of those decisions were the right ones were met, all these years later, with an unexpected affirmation from the very people those decisions were intended to serve.

We certainly don’t do ministry for recognition or gratitude. But I won’t pretend it wasn’t deeply encouraging to hear! More than anything, I think it’s another small window into the growing maturity of the church in Mibu. These aren’t simply people who received ministry from missionaries years ago. They’re now carrying the joys, burdens, decisions, and responsibilities of ministry themselves—and learning through experience to depend upon the Lord as they do it.

And Sesi’s message of gratitude really extends to you as well. For more than two decades, so many of you have prayed, given, encouraged, and sacrificed alongside us to make this ministry possible. These are some of the fruits we all get the privilege of seeing as God continues His work in Mibu.

Thank you for being part of it!

We also continue to ask the Lord to grow our team of regular monthly financial partners so I can devote the time needed to Bible translation, lesson development, discipleship, and supporting the Mibu church. If you’ve considered joining us, the giving link at the top of this email makes it easy to give either monthly or through a one-time, tax-deductible gift. We’re deeply grateful for every person who helps make this ongoing work possible.

In Christ,

Geoff

Summer Update from the Husa Family

Dear friends,

Greetings from the Husa family!

We hope you’re all doing well and enjoying your summer. Things have been a little slower on our end, but there have been some exciting family milestones as well as steady progress in the ministry.

Probably the biggest family news is that our second-born, Madelyn, has officially moved to northern Michigan!

Shannon, Maddie, and I crammed ourselves—and as many of her belongings as we could possibly fit—into her little Prius and made the 2,100-mile drive together. We spent a little over a week helping her get settled into the apartment above Shannon’s parents’ garage, where she’ll be living for now. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family, help her get established, connect with a good local church, and find her first job.

We’re thrilled that she's enjoying her work, is really enjoying life there, and is learning what it means to live more independently. As our first child to leave home, it has brought with it all the emotions that I’m sure many of you have already experienced as parents. We’re incredibly thankful for how smoothly this transition has gone so far.

Back in Arizona, I also had the opportunity to take Ethan on a short camping trip up north to escape the summer heat. It was a great chance to teach him some camping skills—setting up a tent, building and extinguishing campfires safely, cooking outdoors—and of course, spending many hours fishing together. It was time well spent.

Skyler continues to work and is currently looking for a position that will be a better long-term fit. Abby and Ethan have now started another school year as a junior and an eighth grader.

Ministry Update

On the ministry side, I’ve continued plugging away on the formal Revelation lesson series for the church in Mibu.

One of the greatest challenges has been resisting the temptation to get bogged down in the many fascinating details of Revelation while keeping the lessons focused on the author’s main message and how it applies to the church. I’ve created… and scrapped… more outlines than I’d like to admit! But I finally feel like I’ve found a clear path forward, and the project is moving ahead in a way that’s been genuinely encouraging.

Later this month I’m planning to begin working through these lessons together with several of the teachers and leaders in Mibu over video. This has become one of my favorite parts of the ministry. Not only does it improve the lessons themselves, but it gives the teachers an opportunity to help shape the material while also serving as practical discipleship and training.

Please pray that the logistics work out well for these meetings, especially with the significant time difference, and that the internet connection remains reliable. Most of all, pray that the Lord would continue giving wisdom and discernment as we work together through this important material.

I’m also beginning to look toward another trip to Papua New Guinea in the coming months. It has become increasingly clear how valuable regular face-to-face time is with the church and leaders in Mibu. At this point, the primary factor determining when that trip can happen is simply having the financial resources to make it possible.

As I look ahead to another trip to Papua New Guinea and continue investing in Bible translation and lesson development, I’m reminded again how much this ministry depends on a team of people who faithfully pray and give. We continue to ask the Lord to raise up additional regular monthly partners who share the vision of seeing the Mibu church strengthened through God’s Word.

If you’ve ever considered joining us in this ministry, this would be a wonderful time. Your partnership helps make possible the ongoing work of Bible translation, discipleship, lesson development, and regular interaction with the leaders in Mibu. It’s a privilege to be part of what God is doing there, and we’d love to have you share in that work with us.

Whether you’ve been praying for us for years, have recently begun partnering financially, or are simply reading these updates to stay connected, thank you. We genuinely thank God for each of you and are continually encouraged knowing this ministry is carried forward by so many faithful people working together.

With gratitude,

Geoff & Shannon Husa

A Fruitful Visit to Mibu

Dear friends,

I just returned from Mibu after being away for about 2.5 weeks. As always, I’m so glad to be back home with my family!

Traveling there was a bit of an adventure this time. One cancellation had quite the downstream effect on the rest of the itinerary. After a lot of scrambling by our aviation department and several others who graciously adjusted their schedules, we were eventually able to get into Mibu just one day later than originally planned.

One huge encouragement right away was that we were able to get the internet back up and running very quickly. We are extremely grateful to have that communication tool functioning again after it had been down since mid-December. We had really been feeling the loss of that connection.

Angie and Titus were also able to make it in for a brief stay. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to say goodbye to the Mibu community and let them know they continue to be in their thoughts and prayers.

After they departed, I remained on in Mibu and spent most of my time teaching informally through the book of Revelation together with the teachers and leaders there. I say “informally” because while I am actively developing formal Revelation lessons, they are still far from complete. Even so, I really wanted the opportunity to sit together and work through the entire book passage by passage to begin to bring the leaders and teachers along in the process of lesson development.

So that’s what we did.

Over the course of my stay, 19 of us gathered together for 5-7 hours each day to read, discuss, and think through Revelation, focusing on the main point of each section and trying not to get too bogged down in speculative details that can distract from what the author intended to communicate. It was such an encouraging and fruitful time together, both for them and for me personally. It also greatly helped prepare me for continuing development of the formal lessons.

Another exciting part of the trip was bringing over a suitcase full of the newly printed 1 & 2 Thessalonians and Revelation booklets. It is always deeply encouraging seeing people finally able to hold newly translated portions of Scripture in their hands to read and study for themselves.

I also had the opportunity to preach an encouraging message from 1 Peter 5:6–11 during the Sunday church gathering. And of course, no trip into Mibu would be complete without a handful of house and system repairs needing attention as well!

All in all, it was a whirlwind 9 days in Mibu — very busy, very encouraging, and very fruitful.

Thank you to all of you who continue to partner with us through prayer and generous financial support. It is humbling and encouraging to know how many people stand behind this ministry. We hope these updates continue to encourage you as you see all that God is continuing to do in Mibu.

With gratitude,

Geoff

Internet Costs Provided For!

Just a quick praise for those who have been following and praying. A very generous donor has covered the entire cost of the new internet system in Mibu! We’re always amazed and blessed by how God provides and sustains!

Now we just keep praying for the logistics to get the equipment delivered to our IT guys out in town, and for the logistics to get it into Mibu and installed and working on or before our planned trip out there which is only a few weeks away.

Thank you for your continued prayers!

Geoff and Shannon Husa

Rewind that good news

Just a quick update here on the internet situation in Mibu. It turns out the equipment we thought was going to work, did not end up working. So we’re in a place now where we’re having to consider purchasing a whole new internet system, through a different provider. It’s a tough call, but our internet system is essential to being able to continue effective ministry, so I think that’s the direction we’ll be going. You can be praying for the finances and the logistics to get the system where it needs to be in time for our upcoming trip into Mibu.

Thank you for your prayers!

Geoff and Shannon Husa

A Summer Trip, and Some Good News

Dear friends,

I wanted to share a few updates with you as we look ahead to the coming months.

I've begun making plans to return to Papua New Guinea and get back into Mibu sometime this summer. I'm really looking forward to being there again and spending time face to face with the church. With the internet having been down since December, I haven't been able to work together with the teachers on developing the Revelation lessons. That collaborative process is such an important part of discipleship, and it's been greatly missed.

My hope for this trip is to take what I've been able to develop on my own and sit down with the teachers to work through the material together—refining it, discussing it, and continuing to build toward something that will serve the church well long-term. Just as important, I'm looking forward to simply being present with the church—listening, encouraging, and helping discern together how to navigate some of the challenges they've been facing and continue moving forward in faith.

Another highlight for this trip will be bringing a box of printed booklets of 1 & 2 Thessalonians and Revelation in the Mibu language to distribute to the church. This has been a long time coming, and I know it will be a meaningful moment for many to finally hold these portions of Scripture in their hands.

On the technical side, there is some encouraging news regarding the internet situation. While it appears the original equipment cannot be repaired, we've been told that a replacement has been located—possibly even at no cost—and is on its way. We're hopeful that this will resolve the issue. If so, the remaining need will be arranging another flight to bring technicians back into Mibu to reinstall and bring the system online again. Please continue to pray that this solution works.

On a more personal note, Shannon and I have also begun talking about using some of our miles to take a short getaway together sometime soon. We're not sure exactly what that will look like yet, but we recognize the need for some intentional time together—it's been a while!

Thank you again for your continued prayers and faithful financial support. We are deeply grateful for each of you. We're still working toward reaching 100% of our regular monthly support, and if you've ever considered partnering with us, this would be a great time. Giving is simple through the "Donate Now" button at the top of this email, with multiple options available, and all gifts are tax-deductible.

We truly couldn't do this without you. Thank you for being part of what God is doing in Mibu.

With gratitude,

Geoff (for the Husa family)

Mibu Trip Update: Progress, Setbacks, and Continued Trust

Dear friends,

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for the recent trip into Mibu to restore the internet system. We are so grateful for your prayers.

The flight into Mibu went smoothly, and the team was able to accomplish several important tasks. Unfortunately, the internet was not able to be restored due to an equipment malfunction. This was especially discouraging because this particular piece of equipment had somewhat recently been replaced at significant cost.

The malfunctioning equipment has been removed, and the team is now exploring possible solutions other than full replacement. At this point, we are unsure how hopeful those alternatives are. It may be necessary to purchase new equipment again, which would likely cost somewhere between $1,000–$2,000 (hopefully not more). Once that is resolved, we will need to arrange another flight to bring the team back in to attempt to bring the system online again.

While this outcome was disappointing, we are incredibly thankful for those serving alongside us. Our IT department sent someone in to troubleshoot, and several others took the opportunity to go in as well—helping with the lawnmower and conducting an important airstrip check. We're grateful for the pilot who flew them safely, and for the mechanics who keep the aircraft operational. And of course there are many of you who are doing the work of prayer, and who contribute their finances. It truly is a team effort.

Even though the internet failure leaves a real gap in communication—one that both we and the leaders in Mibu feel deeply—we are resting in the truth that God knows. He is good. He loves His church in Mibu. And this situation is not outside of His hands. We continue to trust Him for wisdom, provision, and the right path forward.

As for the lawnmower: further troubleshooting is needed there as well. It's an all-electric, walk-behind mower, and currently one of the blades is not spinning properly. Please pray that Josh Simmons can determine what is wrong and find a workable solution.

Thank you again for your faithful prayers—not only for this specific situation but for the ministry as a whole. Please continue to lift these things before the Lord with us.

With gratitude,

Geoff

Upcoming Flight & A Call to Prayer for the Church in Mibu

Dear friends,

Greetings to all of you. I wanted to reach out with an important upcoming event and a few significant prayer needs.

✈️ Feb 19 – Flight into Mibu

On February 19 (February 18 here in the U.S.), we've been able to arrange a flight into Mibu to attempt to restore the internet system. Two individuals will be flying in, including an IT specialist who is hoping to get our existing system back online.

There are many logistics involved in something like this, so we would deeply appreciate your prayers:

• The airstrip has not been mowed for some time (the lawnmower is currently not working), so it is being cut by hand — a great deal of labor.

• The lawnmower not working has been a big deal as well, so, that's another thing we're hoping some time can be allocated to as a secondary priority to getting the internet online. Pray for that too please.

• Pray for the pilot and aircraft safety.

• Pray for the IT specialist — that he would be able to get our original system online again.

• Pray that none of the equipment has failed or become too outdated to bring back online.

• Pray for favorable weather.

We are asking you to keep that date in mind and pray that this essential system can be made functional again. Internet access plays a key role in both communication and ministry continuity.

🙏 Growing Discouragement in the Church

In addition to the technical situation, I've begun to sense something heavier developing spiritually. The limited communication I've been receiving indicates discouragement is beginning to set in among some of the church and leaders.

Much of this likely ties back to Chris's sudden departure. The reduction in external support and presence has been significant. What I'm hearing suggests an increase in gambling, alcohol consumption, and sexual promiscuity in some areas. Fewer men are attending church meetings. Some leaders are feeling pressure and criticism from within the community.

I don't have many details — only the growing sense that discouragement and spiritual fatigue are creeping in. It would be understandable if some feel abandoned. This is certainly a trying season. At the same time, I remain convinced that the Lord can use even this for the church's long-term strengthening and maturity. May the church in Mibu feel the Lord's continued presence, and know that he'll never abandon them, but only continue to form them and draw them closer to their future hope in Him.

Please pray for:

• renewed courage and conviction among the believers

• unity and perseverance among the leaders

• protection from the enemy's attempts to exploit discouragement

• growing sense of their identity in Christ no matter the circumstances

🌱 Looking Ahead: A Summer Visit

I had hoped to travel to Mibu this spring, but the necessary pieces simply are not in place. I am now prioritizing a trip sometime this summer.

Angie is also planning to be in PNG during that window and hopes to make a brief visit into Mibu to say some proper goodbyes. Please pray for the finances and logistics for this trip to come together, and that it would be deeply encouraging and fruitful for the church.

Thank you for continuing to stand with us through your prayers and faithful financial partnership. We are deeply grateful for the many who have helped carry this ministry forward during such a pivotal season. As we look ahead—with important travel, technical needs, and ongoing translation and lesson development work—we are still working toward reaching 100% of our recommended monthly support. If you've been considering partnering with us, this would be a meaningful time to do so. You can use the "Donate Now" button at the top of this email. We're humbled by your generosity and truly thank God for each of you.

In Christ,

Geoff Husa

Mibu Ministry

A Prayer Request from Mibu: Connectivity & Continued Ministry

Dear friends,

I wanted to send a brief update and ask for your prayers regarding an important situation affecting the ministry in Mibu.

While I've been gaining momentum on developing the Revelation lessons, one significant challenge has arisen: the internet connection in Mibu was lost recently and without warning. Because of some ongoing security concerns in the area, we've intentionally kept this issue off of social media, but we felt it appropriate to share it here with you as a trusted group of prayer partners.

We believe the internet has played an important role in maintaining both community safety and stability over the past year. The ability to communicate quickly with leadership, authorities, and one another has mattered greatly, and its absence is deeply felt.

From a ministry perspective, this has also been difficult. Internet access is my primary means of continuing to serve the church in Mibu from afar. I normally meet regularly with church leaders for discipleship, training, and counsel. As I've been working through the Revelation lessons, my hope was to involve teachers in Mibu directly in the process—both to strengthen the lessons and to deepen discipleship. Losing that connection has been discouraging.

That said, we are thankful that the community does still have an emergency beacon, which allows for short text communication when necessary. While limited, it does provide a basic lifeline.

We are currently working with our IT department and mission leadership to explore a solution for restoring internet service. At this point, the timeline is uncertain. Resolving the issue will require travel into and out of Mibu by someone with the right technical expertise, which involves additional logistics and expense. There is also the possibility that the solution may not be immediately implementable, potentially requiring follow-up trips. This is the challenge of maintaining technical equipment in such remote locations.

We are asking you to pray specifically for:

      •     wisdom and clarity as plans are made

      •     provision for the finances needed to address this issue

      •     safety for the community

      •     discernment for the right people involved

      •     patience and trust as we wait on the Lord's timing

We know that God sees and knows all of this. He is in control. He is our sustainer and provider, and we are choosing to rest in our dependence on Him, even when solutions feel uncertain from our perspective.

Thank you, as always, for standing with us through prayer and generous support. We are continually humbled by your faithfulness and encouragement, and we thank God for you often.

With gratitude,

Geoff (for the Husa family)

Mibu Ministry

Finished Scripture, Ongoing Hope - A Christmas Update

Dear friends,

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We hope this season finds you remembering the faithfulness of God and the great hope we have in Christ. Thank you for continuing to walk with us through prayer, encouragement, and financial partnership. We truly could not do this work without you. (By the way, if you're wondering who the 7th person is in the picture, that's Caleb, Skyler's boyfriend!)

We're excited to share some really encouraging news from the ministry.

📖 A Translation Milestone

After far too long, I've officially completed all remaining corrections for 1 & 2 Thessalonians and Revelation. These books are now finished—a huge answer to prayer! I've now formatted them into booklet form, created a simple cover, and ordered proof copies. Once final formatting tweaks are done, we'll be ready to print about 150 copies and work out how best to get them into Mibu.

If you'd like to help with this very tangible next step, printing costs are estimated at $600, with shipping possibly up to $400. Gifts toward this can be designated "Printing" through the Donate Now button. Thank you for considering being part of getting these Scriptures into the hands of the Mibu church.

📝 Next Phase: Revelation Lessons

With Revelation complete, I've begun working again on lesson development for Revelation. This has been challenging—finding the balance between giving a helpful overview without getting lost in the details—but it's moving forward. There will likely be 22–24 lessons, and I'm praying for clarity, discernment, and wisdom (and maybe less overthinking!).

I'm also hoping to begin working more closely with some of the teachers in Mibu on this material. Doing this together not only strengthens the lessons but serves as an important discipleship opportunity.

🙏 Ongoing Challenges in Mibu

We continue to see some of the fallout from Chris's sudden departure. Discouragement is real, and at least one church leader has stepped back somewhat from active involvement. Please pray for renewed encouragement and strength.

There is also continued tension related to a road project Chris had been promoting. With the project now halted, some surrounding communities—including a few believers—are expressing frustration toward the leaders in Mibu. Pray for unity, wisdom, and Christ-centered humility as these relationships are tested.

In addition, there are several practical maintenance issues Chris previously handled (even things like keeping community equipment running). We're praying and thinking carefully about how to help in ways that equip long-term local ownership, without creating unhealthy dependency. This is a delicate balance—please pray for discernment.

🌱 Encouraging News

On a brighter note, Sesi—my longtime translation helper and dear friend—recently attended the Team Translation  Workshop in Madang. There, he helped train other national translation helpers and shared testimony of what God has been doing in Mibu. His story was a great encouragement to many, and it was a joy to see how God is using him beyond Mibu as well.

💛 Thank You for Your Partnership

As many of you know, we've been intentionally inviting people to partner with us to help bring our regular monthly support up to 100%. Over the last couple of months, we've seen significant progress, and we are so thankful! Several generous one-time gifts have also been a tremendous help.

We're not quite there yet, but the momentum has been incredibly encouraging. If you've been praying about joining us as a regular partner—or if you're considering an end-of-year gift—this is a meaningful opportunity to invest in a ministry where God is clearly at work, bringing lasting hope through His Word.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We thank God for you often, and we are deeply grateful to be serving together as a team.

With love and gratitude,

Geoff & Shannon Husa

Mibu Ministry

Grateful for Your Partnership — and a Few Important Mibu Updates

Hi friends,

I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to send a fresh update, especially after the flurry of social-media posts the last couple of weeks highlighting the importance and details of Bible translation.

First, thank you.

Shannon and I have been deeply encouraged by the response to our recent call to consider partnering with us financially. Several of you began giving regularly, and a number of significant one-time gifts have also come in. These have made a real difference — enough for us to feel solid movement toward our goal of being fully funded each month. We are so grateful. Truly.

We're not at 100% yet — there's still a significant gap before we reach a sustainable level — but seeing this momentum has been a huge encouragement. If you've recently joined us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And if you've been prayerfully considering it, we'd love for you to join our team and help us finish this translation project well.

Translation Progress

If you've seen the latest updates online, you know I've been pushing hard on going back and finalizing some revisions on 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Revelation, and also being sure to update our key terms across the entire NT translation. A longstanding technical issue with our translation software (Paratext) was finally resolved, which required adding a second refurbished computer to handle the load — but now things are running smoothly again. Praise the Lord!

All this behind-the-scenes work is unglamorous, but it is essential. We're getting very close to having these letters ready to print (booklet form) — a huge milestone.

A Serious Prayer Need: Trouble in Mibu

We also need to ask for your prayers for a serious situation in Mibu right now. A young man — loosely connected to the notorious Hetwara gang — has been causing increasing trouble in the community. Recently he attacked one family by destroying their garden, burning their house, and causing further damage.

The Mibu believers feel stuck. They fear retaliation from the gang if they take action, and police involvement is extremely difficult because of both the remoteness and the shortage of police personnel in the region.

Please pray for:

      •     protection and safety for the community

      •     true justice

      •     wisdom for the church leaders

      •     God to move in the hearts of the right people to bring lasting law and order

This is a heavy burden for them.

Another Tension: Road Project Fallout

We also ask for prayer regarding a second issue. Before leaving, Chris had been spearheading early discussions about a proposed road from the coast up into the mountains. The idea generated excitement in many communities. Now that he's gone, some of those communities are becoming "bel hevi" (upset), frustrated that the project will not be moving forward.

What's especially heartbreaking is that one of the church plants — a group of believers whom the Mibu church has discipled for years — is expressing frustration toward the leaders in Mibu rather than toward the source of the problem. They're struggling to trust. This could easily become a relational wound if the Lord doesn't intervene.

Please pray that:

      •     both groups would be able to reason together with humility

      •     the enemy would not gain a foothold

      •     unity in Christ would prevail

      •     the gospel itself would shine even brighter through reconciliation

Moving Forward

These situations — combined with the fallout from losing my coworker — make it all the more urgent that I am able to devote as much time as possible to translation and essential lesson development. We're asking the Lord to continue moving hearts to help us reach full support so that I can focus on the ministry.

If you've already joined our team or increased your giving: thank you so much.

If you've been meaning to jump in: now is a genuinely meaningful time to do so.

We love you, are grateful for you, and are continually encouraged knowing we're not walking this journey alone.

In Christ,

Geoff (for the whole family)

International Translation Day & Mibu Ministry

Dear friends,

This past week, leading up to International Translation Day (September 30), I've been sharing some thoughts on social media about Bible translation. Why? Because translation isn't just a scholarly project—it's at the very heart of God's character. 

God has always been the One who steps toward us, making Himself known. He didn't reveal His Word in some "special" language that only the elite could access. Instead, He spoke through ordinary people, in the everyday language of their time and place. Translation reflects that very same heart of God—His willingness to meet people where they are so they can know Him.

In English, we are blessed with more translations than we can easily count. Yet in Mibu, the Ma-speaking people still don't have even one complete translation of the Bible. Right now, only about 35% of the New Testament and portions of the Old Testament are available. And yet—already the impact has been profound. The Mibu church has been able to grow strong in God's Word precisely because they can hear it in their own language.

But this work is far from done. And right now, it's in a fragile place. With no remaining co-workers and support levels running low, it has become increasingly difficult to give translation and lesson development the full focus they need. We're trusting the Lord to raise up financial partners so that this vital work can continue moving forward.

👉 Would you prayerfully consider becoming a monthly supporter of Mibu Ministry? Your partnership allows me to focus fully on translation and equipping, ensuring the Ma people will one day hold the entire Bible in their language. Click the "Donate Now" button at the top of this email for a simple way to start giving. Easy-peasy!

We are deeply grateful for the faithful prayers and financial support that so many of you have given over the years. Truly, you have made it possible for the Mibu people to experience God's Word in their own tongue. Together, let's press on toward the finish line.

By the way, if you've not seen any of my social media posts this week on social media, be sure to see the links at the top of this email. Go ahead and check those out, and give me a follow!

In Christ,

Geoff & Shannon Husa

Mibu Ministry