We fly into 150 locations from 5 bases. There are three C's that we focus on and funnel all of the flight requests through. They are Connecting, Caring, and Cultivating.
CONNECTING-We partner with over 600 organizations including local pastors and other missionaries. By flying into these remote villages on a regular basis we are also able to build relationships with the villagers.
This is a brand new airstrip in the village of Mokndoma. The local people worked very hard for two years to clear out jungle and level the ground for this airstrip to be opened up. There are two missionary families that have been living with this tribe for 9 years to share the gospel and disciple them.
This is one example of how we are able to connect with and serve other missionaries. With this new airstrip we can offer easier access to food, medicine, and building materials as well as help with medical evacuation needs. The villagers are also very excited to share the love of Jesus with their neighboring tribes and the airplane will help them do that.
CARING-Medical evacuations are a big part of how we serve in Papua. By meeting the physical needs of the people we are also provided with an opportunity to share with them the love of Christ. HIV/AIDS rates are 12 times the national average, and infant mortality rate is currently 18%. Even just day to day life can be dangerous in the jungle with infection, injuries, and childbirth.
CULTIVATING-MAF is committed to intentionally investing in peoples lives. Whether this is through discipling new believers, encouraging the local pastors, or training the national people in maintenance and administrative skills.
We are so excited to be a part of what MAF is doing in Papua!
If you would like to watch a short video on the new airstrip that was opened up in Mokndoma follow this link! Mokndoma airstrip
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