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 Jonathan and Barbara Geddes have worked with the Mursi people as missionaries for over 13 years. They have been back in Australia since 2004 so their children could finish High School and to further their studies. The Geddes are going back to visit their friends and encourage the Mursi people and young church. In some ways the rest of us are just along for the ride. We can't speak the language like the Geddes, we don't have friends to visit, yet. We don't know much about the culture. We are going to help support the Geddes as they seek to build up their Mursi friends and encourage them.

But there are things we can do. We are all native English speakers so teaching English in the school is needed. The school, which is the only one in the area, has only been running two years. They are starting third grade in late October so there is a lot that can be done to help with the school. We are taking a couple of Notebook computers to leave at the school to help with language learning. Read more about the SIM Education Project

 

There are also the many maintenance jobs that need doing. The SAME tractor which was used to repair the road and airfield has been broken down for nearly two years. We are taking parts and will be repairing it. We can then use it to work on the road and airfield. Also building maintenance required. We won't run out of jobs.

 

I think there will be plenty to do. Hopefully we also make time to get to know the people and learn from them. I am sure they will have some things to teach us that will be very valuable to our fast paced materialistic western life.


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