Geoff Husa, and his daughter Maddie, are so grateful for the Lord’s provision that allowed them to return to Papua New Guinea recently! This trip was essential for advancing the translation work, and they are excited to share how things went.
The translation check was a success! Over three long but fruitful days, four Mibu speakers, who were flown out of the village to the mission centre, worked on 1 & 2 Thessalonians and Revelation. They made it through all the material, identifying just a handful of areas that need fine-tuning before finalisation. These letters are now right at the finish line—an incredible milestone!
After the check, Geoff and Maddie, along with Geoff’s co-worker Chris, made a quick trip into Mibu for three short but meaningful days. For Maddie, it was bittersweet—it had been over four years since she was last there. Missionary kids often experience deep loss, with constant changes in friends, homes, and familiar places. This visit was a big deal for her. Seeing the house she grew up in, now mostly empty, brought up a lot of emotions. But at the same time, being back as a young adult, sharing her testimony, stories, and pictures with Mibu friends was healing for her and deeply encouraging for the people too. Several people told them how much joy it brought to see her return, even for a short time!
One major project Chris and Geoff tackled was finally getting their new internet system properly up and running. During Geoff’s last visit in November, they could not integrate it into the existing network. This time, they replaced the whole system, and it is working great! This faster, more reliable connection will significantly improve their ability to communicate and collaborate remotely – essential for translation work and discipleship.
Thank you for your partnership through prayer.