Greetings from the South Pacific dear friends!
We want to share a brief update with you all about all that has been happening here so far this year at our ministry.
| Selei Project |
| Last year, December 2018 we partnered with “Santo Bush Mission” for a mission project in the middle of the island Espirito Santo, to build a bush clinic and mission station in the village of Selei. The area around the station is one of the least reached areas of all of Vanuatu, home to many “castom villages”, where witchcraft and false religions hold a tight grip on them.After many hurdles and difficulties, we were able to build a bush clinic, housing for nurses and missionary and a small church. End of March a nurse will take full residence there and provide much needed healthcare to surrounding tribes. We believe that through this, many doors for the preaching of the Gospel will be opened! |
| (top picture) this is the bush clinic. On the right side of it we plan to build the birth center (bottom picture) housing for the nurse and missionaries |
Container & birth center |
| A 40’ft container with all material and equipment needed for the construction of a birthing center in Selei was sent out by our Vienna, Austria church on March 20th! We are so grateful to all the helping hands, support and donations we have received from many brothers and sisters to make this possible. The container is expected to arrive here in Vanuatu this May, and a building crew is getting ready to put together a birthing center in Santo bush. Many women die or children are lost, since there is no appropriate medical attention to pregnant women. This center will be a big blessing for many families and tribes. After the construction of the center, we are organizing a medical outreach with the help of a team of international doctors and nurses at the end of June. |
| New Mission Hub |
| In order to build up a mission hub, that will be able to facilitate all housing for missionaries, training center and a workshop, we have been looking to purchase property in Espirito Santo. After much consideration and prayer, we have found a great piece of land, only 15 minutes out of town. With 5 acres (20.000 sqm) of land, it’s big enough to facilitate the ministry of God will Provide Vanuatu for many years to come! Right now, all of it is overgrown with thick wild bush and trees, but we hope to finalize the purchase soon and start construction of a new mission hub, out of which we can fulfill the great commission of Jesus, to GO and MAKE disciples here in Vanuatu. |
| Also.. |
| At the moment , the Isaak family are the only missionaries with “God will provide Vanuatu” here in Espirito Santo. God blessed us in connecting us with another local family, that was evacuated from the island of Ambae after the volcano broke out there last year. Aram and his wife Janine are part of “Pioneer Bible translation” and are helping to translate the Bible into their native language. Since they lost their home to the volcano and cannot return, we were able offer them housing on our mission base, until they build up their own home here in town. They have been a big help and blessing to our family here, helping us with everyday chores and helping us in learning the language and culture of Vanuatu. |
| We are looking forward to all that God has planned for our mission here on the island of Espirito Santo. Thank you to all who believe with us, pray for us and support our work for the Gospel! – “pray also for us, that God may open to us more doors for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ…” – Colossians 4:3 For His Glory. For His Kingdom. By His Power. Christian Isaak on behalf of God will Provide Vanuatu |
