Start of year - Day 1 "So Very Exciting"

Here I am in Papua New Guinea... again.  It's been 4 weeks and a lot has happened while I was gone.  Since today was boring (11 hours in airplanes & airports), I thought I'd give you an update of what has been happening.  [You can read more at: https://www.facebook.com/student.life.upng?ref=aymt_homepage_panel]

1. Orientation (3-5 March) - here's a quote from the students meeting the 1st year students: "Orientation today was overwhelming. Nothing like this ever happen before. 1050 gift pack were given to the first years and a few continuing students today. A total of 513 connection cards returned. 700 students cramped at the Main Lecture Theatre and each of them received a gift pack from us.This is super amazing. We are so blessed to have this and we requesting your prayers for effective follow ups".

Students crowding around Student Life's table!

2. Calling some of the 679 students who filled out response cards during the 2 days of orientation.  The student leaders got together on the 3rd day to call the students who indicated that they wanted to grow closer to God.  They called over 200 that day.  It was very encouraging as the students who they talked to were very excited to talk.  Each student was invited to a "meet and greet"on the next day.

Alfred & Linson calling new students

3.  At the "Meet and Greet" over 50 students came!  They were told that we are a movement run by mostly students.  The new students were split into groups and our students (& staff) used Soularium to get to know them - there was real connection there.  The students asked a lot of questions - it was very good! (Sorry, no pictures)

4.  Last Saturday, all 5 student leaders who were involved in the project with the Aussies (last month) held a special training for all the other returning students who didn't come.  Six students came!  Here is a quote: "It was another great day doing the training in Movement Building, Discipleship Making, Time Management and Strategic Planning. Equipping the Movement Builders to be effectively doing Bible study and Discipleship. It was full of fun and excitement.
Thanks to the Movement Builders for taking the training. Congratulations to you and special one to the trainees and the coordinators. Looking forward working with you all this year."  I asked Linson what he thought of teaching, and he said "I really enjoyed it!!! I'm looking forward to teach more!"

Returning student leaders coming to be trained!

Linson discovering his love for teaching!

I am very excited and thrilled to be able to work with these men & women of God - who are eagerly stepping forward in faith to reach their campus for Christ, and eventually their whole country, all 830+ people groups!  

Thank you for helping to make this possible!