Greetings in the name of Jesus. I am Sharon. I left New Zealand in September 2008 to be a jungle doctor and Pioneers Missionary in Rumginae, Papua New Guinea.
After 9 months learning a local language in a nearby village, I started work at Rumginae Hospital for the long term. Now 2011, I am back in New Zealand for six months leave starting in August 2011. I will return to PNG in January 2012.
Please read through my blog/newsletters for the latest as my story in Rumginae journeying with God unfolds.
About me
I grew up in a Christian home which loved marginalised people who needed Jesus. I delighted in God changing the lives of people around me. But it was not until university and my long process of getting into medical school, that I understood deeply that I too am a needy person unacceptable to God through my own efforts. I need Jesus.Rumginae Papua New Guinea
I visited Rumginae for three months as a medical student and had the time of my life. I saw the difference God made in the lives of those transformed from fear of the spirits to a life of faith in God. The medical work was ingenious, but heartrending in a place with few resources and great burden of disease. After two more trips there as a doctor and a year at Bible College, my sights were set on returning long-term.My Ministry
My vision is of truly Christian healthcare using discipleship and training to support a growing church.I believe I need to listen to their spiritual understanding of life so we can work together on what Biblical Christianity looks like in their context.
In my first 3 year term I first studied pidgin and lived in a village to learn the Aekyom language and culture. Then I started serving as a doctor at Rumginae Hospital.
Prayer
- Praise God for His work in my life and for a
supportive family and home church
- For a deepening relationship with God, faithfulness and
joy in serving and for a growing passion to see Him glorified
- For prayer partners to join me
- For good relationships
with nationals and understanding of their beliefs
- For Papua New Guinean people to accept Jesus
alone as Lord and Saviour
- For wisdom and courage in communicating Christ
and treating patients amidst suffering
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