We recently got to be a part of the Vanuatu Bible Translators meeting (VBT- a national organization chaired by ni-Vanuatu men). Our friend, Pastor Peter, who went to Summer School with us last year in Australia, is the chairman so it was great to get to see him again! We learned a lot seeing how the VBT is organized, and we had an opportunity to meet the new members who were appointed this last year, and have a chance to share with them our vision and leading for ministry here in Vanuatu. They were very welcoming and the committee member in charge of the province that includes Ambrym island, where we are praying about serving, was willing even to go with the guys in May to further survey Ambrym. He was interested in giving advice concerning land disputes and talking to local leaders about our coming. It's exciting what VBT is doing in the country to reach Vanuatu with God's Word!
We also had a chance the last few weeks to reconnect with our friends Philip and Sophia. Philip is our main contact from Ambrym island and he and Sophia were in town for a preaching conference. The language group organized a committee with representatives from each village in N Ambrym and the chairman of this committee was also in town for the conference. We had a meeting together to get to know one another and to answer each other's questions. We also had several days to hang out with Sophia in particular, storying with her and getting more help on our Bislama. She's a gem for that. :) They've all headed back up north now, but we enjoyed our time and look forward to all being together again in the future!
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