God's blessings be with you. I am Sharon. I left New Zealand in September 2008 to be a jungle doctor and Pioneers Missionary in Rumginae, Papua New Guinea. I was able to attend the Pacific Orientation Course (POC), and I returned to New Zealand (November) as my visitors visa ran out. While waiting for my 3 year visa, I traveled to one of the ex Russian countries to support a missionary cousin. The moment I got back, my PNG visa arrived - Praise God, amazing timing.
After 9 months learning a local language in a neighbouring village, I am finally back at the Rumginae Hospital for the long haul.
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.Future Ministry
My vision is to develop truly Christian healthcare to aid the church in developing their faith. Scientific education and treatment based on the authority of the Creator God needs to be linked with their understanding of the world and God's Word.I believe I need to listen to their spiritual understanding of life so I can help them move to a biblical theology.
In my first year, I studied pidgin, then lived in a village to learn the Aekyom language and culture. From my second year, I am now 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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