The Chapman's in PNG

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.

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.

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!!!

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 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.

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 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!!!

College of Nursing Students enjoyed an evening of games, Saturday night.  Andy and Judy Bennett joined us.  Judy baked a cake and Mike made popcorn.  I had made lemonade for drink.

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 - a great morning on the golf course

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.

After 3 months of 90+ hours per week of design and planning,  Mike put the finishing touches on the Hydro Electricl Rebuild Project booklet tonight!!!  Celebration is on – pizza and a movie.

Now the project booklet  goes for approval and funding.  This project will be an exciting challenge to work and see through to completion.  Mike has had our son, Joseph Chapman, Bill Wright, and Canadian Hydro Components as consultants throughout the design.  He has put together 11 sections starting at the headwaters going to the hydro plant, timelines, cost estimates, drawings, etc.

THANK YOU, Hospital Administration Team.  Maintenance is excited to have the arrival of the new backhoe.  It will help make the projects run smoother.

We walked to Tumba Church on Sunday.  The walk was 45 minutes.  We were meet by John Sepe and his family halfway there.  What a beautiful walk and time of fellowship with our PNG Family.  Along the way we see people and always say hi and visit.  Great exercise.

Congrats to Mike and Laura on their coming mission trip to Africa.

You will have a wonderful time working with the people and building relationships.  May God give you the desires of your heart.

Alan and Linsey volunteers here for 2 months.

What a wonderful day serving the Lord!!!

Mike preached and God spoke through him.  We serve such an amazing God.  We are blessed to be serving the people of Papua New Guinea.

Everyday we see God working in his people.

John has devotions with his family every night and plays the guitar.  He said that there were 15 members that participate in the devotions each evening.  This is so exciting to see a change in their lives.

The School Year 2008-2009 was a year of lots of accoomplishments.  We had 8 students at the close of in May.  Ethan was with his family for a seven month furlough.  Lydia was with her family for 1st semester.  Allison and Emma were in school all year.

We had four Swiss Mission children – Remo, Elena, Lorena and Jerome.  Janet drove the Swiss Mission children to school each day then helped with teaching.

Avi Garden Tour

Ethan and LydiaPaint for the face.

Elena and Allison studing the orchids.

Emma drawing her orchid.