Journey to PNG video slideshow

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PNG Geographical Facts

▪ Near, but south of the equator in South Pacific Ocean.

▪ Occupies eastern half of New Guinea island (world’s second largest excluding Australia).

▪ Part of Australian continent.

▪ Mostly mountainous, covered with tropical rainforests and surrounded by coral reefs.

▪ Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire at the point of collision of several tectonic plates.

▪ A number of active volcanoes and frequent eruptions.

▪ Common earthquakes, sometimes accompanied by tsunamis.

▪ One of the few regions close to the equator that experience snow (in the most elevated parts of the mainland).

Why we're going to PNG

Our group of families and individuals from Journey Christian Church are going on a missions trip to Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ, the McFarland family. The McFarlands (Bruce & Paula and their children) have been long-term support missionaries serving, in turn, as teachers to the families of other missionaries. Together, they have been called by God to translate the Good News of Jesus Christ into the native languages (more than 800 of them!) of Papua New Guinea -- one of the most linguistically diverse cultures on earth.

While we're there, we'll build an addition on the McFarlands' small home, giving them more space to live and work as they serve the people of Ukarumpa, PNG.

Journey to PNG -- September 12 - 27, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009