The PNG Map
So
your
geography is not so hot, eh? Papua New Guinea is just north of
Australia across the Torres Strait and Queensland, Australia. It was
"protected" after WW II by the Australians until Independence was
granted in 1975.
In another historic moment (1986)
the PNG Government allowed Brian, Helen and David Chapaitis to come on
over!
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Pictures of 2019
Our
last year in Papua New Guinea. Farewells to old church friends.
Flowers and new babies. The excitement of Scriptures on mobile phones
"in my language". Travel to Thailand and Greece. Port Moresby as seen
from the air. More. (1600x1200)
2019 Album »
Pictures of 2018
A
craft fair in the Highlands with wall mural. Travel scenes and remote
village churches. Small, solar powered computers. A new oral Bible
Translation technique with new technology. Papua New Guinea art forms.
More. (1600x1200)
2018 Album »
Pictures of 2017
A
classic Madang Town scene: overloaded canoes returning from market and
heading home to a nearby island. Solar work; CPR training activities;
abundant flowers; neighborhood parties; special friends visit. More.
(1600x1200)
2017 Album »
Pictures of 2016
Family
is a really big thing in PNG. So when some of our family members came
by for a visit, a big feast was held in their honor in the village of
Nafimpa. One church friend has a new child. What real gold looks
like. Travel scenery and a PNG missionary send-off to Indonesia. More.
(1600x1200)
2016 Album »
Pictures of 2015
When
a
primary road bridge collapsed, the Aiyura Valley and beyond were cut
off from supply routes and access to Kainantu town services. Although
cars and trucks could not cross the river, enterprising locals created
floating bamboo bridges for people to cross over the river. More
events. (1600x1200)
2015 Album »
Pictures of 2014
2014
saw
a business trip to Thailand and bush travel into the interior of PNG.
Further solar panel research to find more affordable equipment for
PNGan friends. There was a fabulous New Testament dedication on Long
Island, Madang. (1600x1200)
2014 Album »
Pictures of 2013
A
year marked with continued tension between two clan lines at our
nearby village and an attempted resolution. Advances in new solar
tech helped to realize the dream of more affordable power. National
training activities. (1600x1200)
2013 Album »
Pictures of 2012
2012
was
a busy year once we returned from our travels. Helen taught many at
the Aiyura clinic. Brian taught/ trained others at a national
training program to equip PNGans in the use of computer and solar
technology. (1600x1200)
2012 Album »
Pictures of 2011
This
was
the year of great travels for us across the Pacific Region and S.E.
Asia. Pictures from PNG, New Zealand, Thailand, Australia, Hawaii,
Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia. Whew! (1600x1200)
2011 Album »
Pictures of 2010
Tribal
rivalries
led to further decimation at the nearby village with considerable
temporary housing uncertainties. Wonderful business trips to Aitape
West (tsunami site) and Madang provided a restful retreat from
the tensions of the Aiyura valley. (1600x1200)
2010
Album
»
Pictures of 2009
Life
in
the village was troubled this year with fierce tribal fighting between
two major clans. Several innocent ones were killed and about half the
village torched to the ground. The church stood in the gap, preaching
peace without the usual cultural payback and retribution. But there
were other bright moments, as you will see.... (1600x1200)
2009
Album
»
Pictures of 2008
Our
trip
back to Papua New Guinea from furlough in the US. Then a business trip
took Brian to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There is quite a mix of photos
and locations here, but we think you'll enjoy these PNG and Thailand
photos. On the way we stopped by to see our son, in Seattle, Wash..
(1024x768)
2008
Album
»
Pictures of 2007
Our
year
in photos, but what a year! In the beginning we were working in PNG,
then ran off to a quick furlough in the States, and along the way
ended up in Kenya! There is quite a mix of photos and locations here,
and we think you'll enjoy Vermont and Washington State too. (1024x768)
2007
Album
»
Kenya Trip in 2007
Honest,
we
really do live in Papua New Guinea, but we had this "once in a
lifetime trip" to Nairobi, Kenya to attend an HIV AIDS awareness
conference sponsored by the Forum of Bible Agencies, International.
That brought us to Kenya, and once there, we also took a much needed
holiday (actually our delayed anniversary). It was tremendous to go
on safari and see the animals in various National Parks, including
Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. God's Creation at its best. (1024x768)
Kenya
2007 Album »
Pictures of 2006
Cool
photos
of the year as sent around the world on our weekly email list. Themes
include tribal dancing, HIV AIDS awarenes work, our 25th Anniversary
in New Zealand (all right so it's not exactly PNG, but it was still
fun!). Return link is at the top of the album. (640x480)
2006
Album
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Pictures of 2005
Scenes
of the fabulous Daga New Testament celebrations, distant friends over
for a vist, our trip to Tawali Dive Resort near Alotau, sailboarding
on Lake Yonki, working at the Pacific Orientation Course (new workers
coming), and village life. Return link is at the top of the album.
(640x480)
2005
Album
»
Let the rivers clap their hands, Let the mountains sing together for joy — Psalm 98:8
One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4
The Daga Video
Traveling far and by small aircraft, we attended the New Testament dedication for the Daga People of Milne Bay Province. A time of celebration and festivities — welcoming the historic occasion of the Scriptures arriving in their unique vernacular language. It was an utterly awe inspiring time. Here is a glimpse of their 10 day celebration in video form (4:30 min., Win Media Player format). Translator Daniel Jesudason speaks, and the Prime Minister makes a surprise visit. (For the sharp eyed, Brian is even captured for a sec.)
Small Screen format video (1.7Mb)
Full Screen video (48Mb)
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Digital Photography
For the curious we are presently using an old Olympus C-740 with a
10X zoom and these can still be found online for a song. If you have
a friend or two overseas, a very special and practical gift would be
to send them one of these. We get a tremendous response to our
ministry primarily because of the pictures we take. I guess the old
saying is true: "A picture is worth a thousands words".