"Ten years ago, as a network engineer, I didn't think any mission could use my skills. Now I am learning about and
implementing state-of-the-art technologies such as ADSL, wireless networking, and VSAT on the field and helping translators
to be more productive." - Chris Hecht, Manager, Network Services, Papua New Guinea
"When I read James in our language... it is clear for believers what path they should take when they have troubles.
It is also valuable for me in teaching my children." - Lisa, Indonesia
"Here in East Africa, our IT staff is challenged to keep a wide variety of computers and servers running. We welcome
experienced IT professionals to help support Bible translation in Nairobi with wide-open hands!" - Paul Merrill, Regional
Services Director, Nairobi, Kenya
I've been a pastor for twenty years. All these years I've used the local trade language Bible, not fully understanding.
It was like reading in moonlight. But now, reading this in my language is like bright sunlight." Pastor, East Asia
Take 59 - 11/15/06: PNG VSAT
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has
done" (Philippians 4:6, NLT).
Papua New Guinea Branch struggled for years with a poor Internet connection. The national telecommunications entity had
been unable to increase their bandwidth due to lack of equipment and satellite channels. Also, there are legal restrictions
on direct satellite links. Extensive negotiations to upgrade to a VSAT* connection had been ongoing since May. After many
delays, suddenly in late September, permission was granted and their VSAT connection is now up and running at Ukarumpa! They
are experiencing a big improvement in the speed and reliability. "Thank you to all who have prayed for our situation." ---PNG
staff member
Give praise and thanks to God for His intervention in the situation and for the very rapid implementation after permission
was granted.
*Short for very small aperture terminal, an earthbound station used in satellite communications
of data, voice and video signals, excluding broadcast television.
