The Chapman's in PNG » August 2009 http://www.chapmanconnection.com The Chapter of Life in PNG Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:57:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 MK Second Week of School http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/mk-second-week-of-school/ http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/mk-second-week-of-school/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:08:54 +0000 diane http://www.chapmanconnection.com/?p=447 We are finishing our second week of school.  The kids are doing a great job and working hard.  God protected us this week from one of the gum tree branches falling down on the porch.  We had just come inside when we heard the crash.

Allison and Ethan - What are they up too!!! Chiara getting out her day's work. Elean ready for the opening. Janet = always a smile! Jerome preparing for the day! Lorena checking out books!!! Lydia and Ethan Arrival at 7:45 each morning from the Swiss Mission stations. ]]> http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/mk-second-week-of-school/feed/ 0 Kana Bii Adventure http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/kana-bii-adventure/ http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/kana-bii-adventure/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:32:27 +0000 diane http://www.chapmanconnection.com/?p=432 It was off to Kana Bii, Sunday.  We drove until there was no road left and walked for another 10 minutes.  What a wonderful day we had.  The Pastor’s wife suprised me with a mary blouse and laplap.  She also prepared a wonderful meal for us after church.  Mike spoke in the morning service.

Mike decided that we should walk! Crossing the bridge. Keep your fingers crossed!!! Welcome to church! Diane being welcomed by the church! Isreal, Jack, Wok, Abraham, Wesley Lena and Diane Kana Bii Church Mike, John Lepa, John Sepe, Pastor Paul Mike and Diane Lena and family Trail by the Wara Kayne Kana Bii Trail to the church! ]]> http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/20/kana-bii-adventure/feed/ 0 MK School – First Day http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/10/mk-school-first-day/ http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/10/mk-school-first-day/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:46:47 +0000 diane http://www.chapmanconnection.com/?p=422 We had our first day!  What a great day!  All the students were ready for school to begin.  We have one first grader, 3 second graders, 1 fifth grader, and 2 sixth graders this year.  Lois Staton will be helping us for the month of August.  Thank you, Lois.  Janet and I will have our hands full with all the different grade levels this year.  But, we are up for the challenge.

We are ready to go!!!

We are ready to go!!!

Remo, Emma, Chiara, Lorena Elena, Jerome, and Allison wanting to get started for the day.  Ethan was in the other room.

Lois Staton helping us for the month of August!

Lois Staton helping us for the month of August!

Lois and Tom Staton come to Papua New Guinea every August for the past nine years.  Lois has retired from teaching school and been a principal.  When she is home, Lois still subs in a inter city middle school near her home.

Tom is a NTS doctor.  He helps in the hospital while he is in Kudjip.

Aunt Lois reading a story.

Aunt Lois reading a story.

We made it to the end of the day with all our activities and lessons.  It was a good day.  Thank you for reading us a story.  The library time was also fun this morning.

Janet looking at lessons for tomorrow. Always something to do!!!

Janet looking at lessons for tomorrow. Always something to do!!!

Janet is starting her second year at the Kudjip MK School.  She is a great teacher and always is trying new and different ideas.  Janet likes to challenge the students to do the best that they can do from start to finish.  Thank you, Janet!!!

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Students making name cards. Great time visiting and getting to know everyone. Creativity at work! Philip and Ice Man Musical Chairs Rhythm College Student Group ]]> http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/09/college-of-nursing-game-night/feed/ 0 Hagen Golfing http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/09/hagen-golfing/ http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/09/hagen-golfing/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:01:40 +0000 diane http://www.chapmanconnection.com/?p=403 Beautiful Golf Coarse

Beautiful Golf Coarse

Mike and I went golfing on Saturday in Mt. Hagen.  Kumi went with us.  It was his first time so it was fun explaining what was happening.

Mike and Diane Golfing - Mt. Hagen

Mike and Diane Golfing - Mt. Hagen

Mike and Diane - a great morning on the golf course

Mike and Diane - a great morning on the golf course

Beautiful Golf Coarse Mike and Diane - a great morning on the golf course Mike and Diane Golfing - Mt. Hagen ]]> http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/09/hagen-golfing/feed/ 0 Avi Garden – Relaxing Time!!! http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/01/avi-garden-relaxing-time/ http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/01/avi-garden-relaxing-time/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:42:37 +0000 diane http://www.chapmanconnection.com/?p=361 We enjoy going to Avi Garden to see all the beautiful orchids.  Allen, Linsey, Chaplin Moses, Lucy, and Isreal were able to share this experience with us today.

Orchids Orchids Orchids Orchids Lucy and Chaplin Moses Moses and Mike Mike ]]> http://www.chapmanconnection.com/2009/08/01/avi-garden-relaxing-time/feed/ 0