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