Recently, a team from the USA visited Papua New Guinea. Jason Schwitters was part of that team, and he shares his perspective of his first trip to PNG here:
"My Papua New Guinea experience is one that I will never forget. It is hard to put into words the events we experienced as a team in February 2011.
The country is one of great beauty. The landscape is very diverse; from the breathtaking coastal and ocean views of Wewak to the rugged land along the Sepik, each area has its own form of beauty.
Exceeding the physical beauty is the beauty of the people of Papua New Guinea. As we meet and worked alongside them, this became more and more evident. “People are forever,” is a statement coined by Samaritan Aviation; how very true. Sitting around telling stories, sharing gifts, working side-by-side, praying together, singing, and worshiping the one true God: these are unforgettable memories that will be cherished forever.
Our three day visit to Angriman village was a great experience! The villagers truly wanted to know their visitors on a personal level. Meaning for them is found in community, not individualism. They gave us great gifts and found joy in generosity, not materialism. It was evident that we shared the same truth that is found in Christ. How special to be halfway around the world singing with fellow believers in Papua New Guinea the same praise songs I learned growing as an America.
PNG has great needs, both physically and spiritually. God is working through Samaritan Aviation, and Samaritan Aviation is doing great things to fulfill those needs. To see firsthand the people that are being touched and the lives that are being saved is a true blessing."
