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Lori and several literacy students.

30 Oct 2009

Several Simbari believers in Papua New Guinea hiked to a remote village to teach evangelistic Bible lessons and literacy classes.

Missionary Lori Morley accompanied them on the long hike and learned some lessons in "Christ-likeness" from the believers.

"The people were very patient and let me set the pace which is very slow for them," wrote Lori, "I felt like one of their children. They helped me by cutting a walking stick for me, refilling my water bottles, and washing my shoes and socks in the river. It was a joy to be with them and they looked after me so graciously."

Lori is an experienced missionary who helps other missionaries in literacy programs. She wanted to observe the Simbari classes.

She spent the night with several of the young girls who are in the class and was delighted to hear them reading aloud by flashlight. The next morning, sitting in on the class, she determined that the students were progressing in their ability to read and write and that the teachers were proficient. After the morning classes the group began the long hike home.

"By the time I got home," Lori reported, "I was aching all over but it’s amazing what a hot shower, a hot meal, and a rest can do. I felt revived which is a good thing since I plan to tackle the hike all over again in about 3 weeks."

Pray for the Simbari believers as they present the Gospel message to those in the remote village. Pray also that the students will trust Christ as their Saviour and use their new reading skills to delve into God’s Word.

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