Pacific Propulsion Aussie Project - Day 12 - "Happy Valentine's Day... and Men's/Women's Time"

Happy Valentine's Day!  This is not celebrated much here, except when the Aussies are here.  Last year the guys had trouble finding something to give the girls, so when we were in Fiji in January, Elton found some candles.  He had me look for red ribbon & chocolate in New Zealand, and the guys yesterday found some flowers.  So, at dinner all the guys lined up and proceeded down the hall into the dinning room where the girls were waiting.  

The guys lined up ready to surprise the girls

They composed and sang a song that mentioned each girl.  The girl's were quite surprised! It was also Vicky's birthday, so we sang a rousing "Happy Birthday" for her :-)

The candles & flowers, and  Vicky behind them

Before this, in the afternoon, we all went to the mall (Vision City) and had lunch together.  

Eating lunch together

After lunch, the ladies went one way and the guys went another to do guy/girl things and talk guy/girl talk - it also gave us time to buy the Valentine's Day flowers.  We went to Nature Park and found a good place to sit and chat.  It was a very good time!  We talked about what a godly man really looks like and about servant leadership (contrary to the world's definition of a leader).

A great time for the men at Nature Park

It's better to "walk" with a rugby ball!

On the bus ride home, a couple guys got to share Christ, or start to share Christ with fellow passengers.  Dave shared with a man who was drunk - He told him that God loved him, and the guy said, "but I'm a drunk" - then Dave said, "Yes, God loves drunks" :-)

David sharing Christ with his drunk friend

It was a great day.  Tomorrow is our final day and the PNGers have a big party planned for all afternoon.  Thanks for praying!!!