JAARS Stories

  • Papua New Guinea

    The Kodiak Saves the Day

    A plane's cargo limit forces a language survey team to explore frustrating alternatives, from leaving someone behind to taking one five-pound backpack each—until the Kodiak arrives.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    Unsung Heroes

    For 23 years, translators Greg and Mary Pearson rely on aviation for nearly all transportation—as well as groceries and mail, training and medical rescues.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    The Sinking House

    A JAARS-trained construction worker receives an unusual radio message from a translator in Papua New Guinea. Her house, she says, is sinking.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    The Trip to Wale Island

    When an unexpected storm arises, a translator's one-day trip to Wale Island turns into five as he waits for safe traveling conditions.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    Kwadima II—Blessed Relief

    As the result of many prayers, gifts and hours of work, the Kwadima II is now providing safer, faster water travel in Papua New Guinea.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    And the Word Came—by Video

    For 39 years, two translators work with the Kanite and Inoko people of Papua New Guinea, seeing little interest in God's Word—until the Luke video is shown.

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