WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:03.970 --> 00:00:10.910 This is Kalimantan Indonesia, it was formerly known for its cannibals and headhunters, however 00:00:10.910 --> 00:00:17.250 that is no longer the case there is something happening on this immense island that is literally 00:00:17.250 --> 00:00:25.226 transforming the lives of its people. That's what this story is all about. 00:00:25.459 --> 00:02:26.690 [Musical Interlude] 00:02:26.690 --> 00:02:27.690 Morning Joe 00:02:27.690 --> 00:02:30.330 Morning Bob 00:02:30.330 --> 00:02:34.270 Say Joe what happened at the meeting yesterday after we left? 00:02:34.270 --> 00:02:36.690 Well as you might have guessed Bob from what you heard. 00:02:38.720 --> 00:02:44.660 Everyone needs help and we've also had repeated requests uh and it happens like this every 00:02:44.660 --> 00:02:47.890 year for instance from a village called simpatune. 00:02:47.890 --> 00:02:53.840 They've asked us over and over for help and we just can't keep on ignoring them. 00:02:53.840 --> 00:02:56.370 Well what about Jan and I? 00:02:56.370 --> 00:03:03.000 Well we prayed about this Bob and it was decided you you'll stay right here at sabado. 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:07.160 You've got to learn the language that's important and then you you'll get to know the people 00:03:07.160 --> 00:03:09.590 and the customs this way. 00:03:09.590 --> 00:03:12.890 That's fine with that. 00:03:12.890 --> 00:03:17.360 Let's go bob. 00:03:17.360 --> 00:03:23.569 I'm convinced that there are many people who would make themselves available to come to 00:03:23.569 --> 00:03:30.890 the field young people and older people if they knew the needs and how they could be 00:03:30.890 --> 00:03:32.300 used out here. 00:03:32.300 --> 00:03:39.019 That's the way it was with me I had a vague idea about missions but I just couldn't see 00:03:39.019 --> 00:03:40.020 how I would fit in. 00:03:41.470 --> 00:03:49.180 So after praying about it we felt that here is where God wanted us. 00:03:49.180 --> 00:03:53.560 Good I'm glad that you're assured of God's leading in your life. 00:03:53.560 --> 00:03:57.580 One thing bothers me. 00:03:57.580 --> 00:03:59.590 What's that? 00:03:59.590 --> 00:04:01.670 This job it seems so overwhelming. 00:04:01.670 --> 00:04:08.040 I have some real questions as to how effective I can be now that I'm here. 00:04:08.040 --> 00:04:13.740 Remember the verse trust in the lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own 00:04:13.740 --> 00:04:22.910 understanding in all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. 00:04:22.910 --> 00:04:23.697 Thanks I needed that. 00:04:26.060 --> 00:04:31.300 Well Bob what are your immediate goals now? 00:04:31.300 --> 00:04:35.830 Well first off I think I should try and learn this crazy language, then I'd like to learn 00:04:35.830 --> 00:04:38.410 everything I can about missions from you. 00:04:38.410 --> 00:04:44.680 Well sometime when you have about 20 minutes I can teach you everything I've learned in 00:04:44.680 --> 00:04:49.520 20 years. 00:04:49.520 --> 00:04:53.140 Hello Bob what's happening here? 00:04:53.140 --> 00:04:56.830 I wish I knew I just asked to speak to the head of the village. 00:04:56.830 --> 00:05:00.680 Oh what word did you use Bob? 00:05:00.680 --> 00:05:02.580 Plapa? 00:05:02.580 --> 00:05:10.000 You used the wrong word, you just asked for the village coconut. 00:05:10.000 --> 00:05:18.460 Well how do you ask for the head coconut? 00:05:18.460 --> 00:05:23.030 Bob if you happen by the radio you may want to try and operate it. 00:05:23.030 --> 00:05:26.400 Call a hospital and tell them you're practicing. 00:05:26.400 --> 00:05:34.640 Hospital call letters are easy 10. 00:05:34.640 --> 00:05:41.008 Easy 10 easy 10 easy 10 this is easy 6 do you read me? 00:05:42.710 --> 00:05:51.800 What's wrong with this war surplus radio? 00:05:51.800 --> 00:06:01.490 Oh I can fix it. 00:06:01.490 --> 00:06:09.500 [Musical Interlude] 00:06:09.500 --> 00:06:22.470 Boy I really fixed it, there goes my allowance for the whole year. 00:06:22.470 --> 00:06:27.190 Tune to maximum smoke. At least I did something right. 00:06:29.140 --> 00:06:52.090 Father I know that Bob has made several blunders but don't let him get discouraged. 00:06:52.090 --> 00:06:55.130 I know it's rough on Jan too. 00:06:55.130 --> 00:07:02.480 I pray that you'll help her to adjust quickly so she can give Bob the support that he needs 00:07:02.480 --> 00:07:03.490 from her. 00:07:03.490 --> 00:07:10.370 Thank you for what you are doing and what you're going to do through their lives. 00:07:10.370 --> 00:07:12.960 What are you thinking about? 00:07:12.960 --> 00:07:18.280 It's not very spiritual well tell me anyway. 00:07:18.280 --> 00:07:26.979 I was thinking of a big juicy hamburger a thick mold and an air conditione. 00:07:26.979 --> 00:07:29.479 You can't expect those things on the mission field. 00:07:29.479 --> 00:07:31.800 Well I told you wasn't very spiritual. 00:07:31.800 --> 00:07:39.793 If it's any consolation to you honey I've had some of those same thoughts too. Do you miss those things at home too? 00:07:40.520 --> 00:07:51.130 Oh I'm adjusting but I catch myself thinking about a sports car, an eight-hour work day, 00:07:51.130 --> 00:07:54.000 and just a weekend Sunday school class. 00:07:54.000 --> 00:07:57.789 Speaking of work how's it going? 00:07:57.789 --> 00:08:02.680 All right I guess, Joe seems to be pleased with what I've done so far. 00:08:02.680 --> 00:08:06.910 Except my stupid blunders. 00:08:06.910 --> 00:08:11.220 Everybody makes mistakes honey you'll do better in time. 00:08:11.220 --> 00:08:16.919 Maybe so but I'm not so sure I've got what it takes to be a missionary. 00:08:16.919 --> 00:08:20.010 But what do you think it takes? 00:08:20.010 --> 00:08:30.440 Well first of all it takes absolute devotion to Christ and secondly tons of patience with 00:08:30.440 --> 00:08:31.440 people. 00:08:31.440 --> 00:08:36.349 I thought these people would be breaking down the mission doors in order to hear the gospel 00:08:36.349 --> 00:08:39.800 but it's no different here than it is back home. 00:08:39.800 --> 00:08:42.959 What do you mean? 00:08:42.959 --> 00:08:49.160 People are just as indifferent in their relationship to Jesus Christ here as anywhere in the civilized 00:08:49.160 --> 00:08:50.319 world. 00:08:50.319 --> 00:08:57.129 It's just going to take a long time to win them to the lord one by one. 00:08:57.129 --> 00:09:01.089 That's right but on the other hand we don't have forever. 00:09:01.089 --> 00:09:07.439 I learned yesterday that the average lifespan here is only 45 years. 00:09:07.439 --> 00:09:10.939 Think of it old at 45! 00:09:10.939 --> 00:09:16.220 I have a feeling I'm going to be an old man myself by the time I learn this crazy language. 00:09:16.220 --> 00:09:19.589 Honey you'll do fine once we've been through language schoo. 00:09:19.589 --> 00:09:21.870 I ain't even mastered English yet. 00:09:21.870 --> 00:09:22.870 Haven't. 00:09:22.870 --> 00:09:24.540 Haven't what? 00:09:24.540 --> 00:09:27.139 I haven't even mastered English yet 00:09:27.139 --> 00:09:35.699 That makes two of us. 00:09:35.699 --> 00:09:40.450 Boy honey I sure hope you're learning more about being a missionary than I am? 00:09:40.450 --> 00:09:46.629 Well my job is a lot more demanding than I thought I suppose the hardest thing is getting 00:09:46.629 --> 00:09:49.920 along without all the conveniences that I'm used to. 00:09:49.920 --> 00:09:53.060 Yeah I know what you mean. 00:09:53.060 --> 00:09:57.440 But you know something? 00:09:57.440 --> 00:10:03.050 Without all those distractions I am now able to give more time to those who need me. 00:10:03.050 --> 00:10:10.199 I never thought of it that way. 00:10:10.199 --> 00:10:15.269 Honey I've been so busy feeling sorry for myself that I hadn't noticed how God was working 00:10:15.269 --> 00:10:16.860 in your life. 00:10:16.860 --> 00:10:26.769 Well promise me the next time you get discouraged remember that my prayer time is spent praying 00:10:26.769 --> 00:10:28.999 for you. 00:10:28.999 --> 00:10:30.119 Promise? 00:10:30.119 --> 00:10:31.239 Promise! 00:10:31.239 --> 00:10:51.829 You by my side I can lick the whole world, I love you very much. 00:10:51.829 --> 00:10:57.980 We should be here any minute they're usually right on time. 00:10:57.980 --> 00:11:03.319 I'll just be gone for the day should be no problems. 00:11:03.319 --> 00:11:06.959 Looks just like another routine day. 00:11:06.959 --> 00:11:11.499 A routine day on the mission field what's that? 00:11:11.499 --> 00:11:15.610 That's something I heard about when we first came out here come to think of it we haven't 00:11:15.610 --> 00:11:29.799 had one yet. 00:11:29.799 --> 00:11:43.809 [Airplane audio] 00:12:04.819 --> 00:12:18.829 [Musical Interlude] 00:12:18.829 --> 00:13:06.359 I am free, I am free, Jesus Christ has died for me. 00:13:06.359 --> 00:13:20.739 I am free, I am free, my God sees no guilt in me. 00:13:20.739 --> 00:13:39.259 There is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, I am free. 00:13:39.259 --> 00:13:53.929 I am free, I am free, all my sins are gone for me. 00:13:53.929 --> 00:14:05.069 I am free, I am free, I was blind but now I see. 00:14:05.069 --> 00:14:17.919 There is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, I am free. 00:14:17.919 --> 00:14:28.669 I am free, I am free, he has built a home for me. 00:14:28.669 --> 00:14:37.379 I am free, I am free, I shall live eternally. 00:14:37.379 --> 00:14:52.569 There is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, there is no condemnation, I am free. 00:14:52.569 --> 00:14:59.809 They enjoy your singing very much it is a good way to teach them about the great God 00:14:59.809 --> 00:15:01.720 who is good. 00:15:01.720 --> 00:15:06.269 They did seem to like it, I'm Bob Gibson I'm from America. 00:15:06.269 --> 00:15:16.619 I am Bappa Methuselah, I live in Kampung Panna there have been many who... 00:15:16.619 --> 00:15:18.839 [inaudible - child speaks] 00:15:18.839 --> 00:15:24.009 Man fall in river, go quickly get help. 00:15:24.009 --> 00:15:25.009 Jan! 00:15:25.009 --> 00:15:26.009 Jan! 00:15:26.009 --> 00:15:35.201 A man fell in the river, grab your medical bag and come with Bappa down the river. 00:15:35.201 --> 00:16:04.899 [Musical Interlude] 00:16:04.899 --> 00:16:12.579 Careful, careful! 00:16:12.579 --> 00:16:24.089 [Tribe members speak] 00:16:35.094 --> 00:16:37.830 Hey, what are you doing, you're gonna kill him! 00:16:42.001 --> 00:16:45.004 Oh hon, here comes somebody. 00:16:46.005 --> 00:16:54.989 Just be careful with his head. 00:16:54.989 --> 00:17:09.280 Careful with him! 00:16:58.985 --> 00:21:20.850 can you meet us? 00:17:09.280 --> 00:17:42.610 Bobby, I'm concerned he's not regaining consciousness. 00:17:42.610 --> 00:17:46.539 As soon as you're get him bandaged we'll call Dr. Farrell. 00:17:46.539 --> 00:17:55.870 Easy 10 easy 10 this is easy 6 come in please. 00:17:55.870 --> 00:18:02.649 Easy 6 this is easy 10 go ahead. 00:18:02.649 --> 00:18:08.159 Dr. Farrell this is Bob Gibson at savatu, we've had an accident here and Joe is gone 00:18:08.159 --> 00:18:09.159 for the day. 00:18:09.159 --> 00:18:11.830 We thought it best to check with you. 00:18:11.830 --> 00:18:13.019 What happened Bob? 00:18:13.019 --> 00:18:17.830 This man from another village was crossing the tree bridge and fell into the river and 00:18:17.830 --> 00:18:20.190 apparently struck his head on something. 00:18:20.190 --> 00:18:24.309 He got caught in some logs which kept him from drowning. 00:18:24.309 --> 00:18:28.279 Was he given artificial respiration? 00:18:28.279 --> 00:18:29.870 Over. 00:18:29.870 --> 00:18:33.700 The villagers did something to him, we thought they were going to kill him. 00:18:33.700 --> 00:18:39.580 That sounds like the local method of treating drowning victims but how is he now Bob? 00:18:39.580 --> 00:18:43.159 Hold on I'll put my wife on she's a nurse. 00:18:43.159 --> 00:18:49.780 Dr. Farrell, this is Jan Gibson, I checked him over after he got back to the village 00:18:49.780 --> 00:18:54.909 his pulse is still weak but his breathing is good but he hasn't regained consciousness 00:18:54.909 --> 00:18:59.539 yet I am really afraid of a concussion. 00:18:59.539 --> 00:19:00.929 Are there any broken bones Jan? 00:19:00.929 --> 00:19:06.409 No there aren't, just a cut on his arm and leg. 00:19:06.409 --> 00:19:10.480 I'm really concerned about his loss of consciousness. 00:19:10.480 --> 00:19:17.110 I better have a look at him I'll call MAF and see how soon they can fly him here to 00:19:17.110 --> 00:19:18.169 the hospital. 00:19:18.169 --> 00:19:23.220 Dr. Farrell MAF should be bringing Joe back here within the hour maybe they can bring 00:19:23.220 --> 00:19:26.419 this fella to you then? 00:19:26.419 --> 00:19:28.530 Fine I'll radio them. 00:19:28.530 --> 00:19:32.450 Do you have someone there that could come with the patient. 00:19:32.450 --> 00:19:38.580 We'll find someone thanks for your help, easy 6 over and out. 00:19:38.580 --> 00:19:42.870 Now all we have to do is find someone who isn't afraid to fly. 00:19:42.870 --> 00:19:44.269 How about Bappa Methuselah? 00:19:44.269 --> 00:19:45.320 He's flown before. 00:19:45.320 --> 00:20:02.630 That's a great idea, let's get them out to the airstrip. 00:20:02.630 --> 00:20:07.220 Bob what's happened here the fellow was walking along the tree bridge and fell into the river 00:20:07.220 --> 00:20:08.470 struck his head. 00:20:08.470 --> 00:20:09.950 How badly is he hurt? 00:20:09.950 --> 00:20:14.059 We don't know but we radioed Dr. Farrell and so Bappa Methuselah is going to go along with 00:20:14.059 --> 00:20:15.059 him. 00:20:15.059 --> 00:20:20.250 Good idea let's get him on the plane. 00:20:20.250 --> 00:20:45.299 Didn't I tell you, it's gonna be a routine day. 00:20:45.299 --> 00:20:56.740 Easy 6 easy 6 this is Charlie Mike easy 6 easy 6 this is Charlie Mike, do you read me? 00:20:56.740 --> 00:20:58.830 This is easy 6 who's calling? 00:20:58.830 --> 00:21:01.690 This is Charlie Mike. 00:21:01.690 --> 00:21:02.690 Charlie who? 00:21:02.690 --> 00:21:09.380 This is Ron in the MAF plane, Charlie Mike is the designation for my plane, is this Bob? 00:21:09.380 --> 00:21:14.419 Right sorry I didn't recognize, you what's up? 00:21:14.419 --> 00:21:18.289 I have Bappa and your patient and they will need a ride from the airstrip to the mission 00:21:20.850 --> 00:21:25.659 Sure thing I'll meet you at the strip in the jeep, easy 6 out 00:21:25.659 --> 00:21:31.720 Charlie Mike out. 00:21:31.720 --> 00:21:42.350 [Musical Interlude] 00:21:42.350 --> 00:21:54.519 Doctor says he not fall bad. 00:21:54.519 --> 00:21:58.000 Oh that's great Bappa that's really great. 00:21:58.000 --> 00:22:07.113 I tell him about the great God who is good he want to normal. 00:22:07.113 --> 00:22:10.139 Well you help him to unbop. 00:22:10.139 --> 00:22:17.520 Together we can if you will translate. 00:22:17.520 --> 00:22:18.779 I will. 00:22:18.779 --> 00:22:24.539 [Speaks to patient in native tongue] 00:22:24.539 --> 00:22:29.720 Tell him that the great God who loves him wants him to be an obedient child and all 00:22:29.720 --> 00:22:35.630 men even him have disobeyed and gone their own way, 00:22:35.630 --> 00:22:44.070 [Translates to patient in native tongue] 00:22:44.070 --> 00:22:51.830 God loves us but the wages of sin is death Jesus God's son died in our place that we 00:22:51.830 --> 00:22:57.159 might escape death and have eternal life. 00:22:57.159 --> 00:23:06.990 [Translates to patient in native tongue] 00:23:06.990 --> 00:23:14.519 Just as you were saved from the river, Jesus came that you might have life forever. 00:23:14.519 --> 00:23:18.840 You are free if you invite Jesus to come into your heart. 00:23:18.840 --> 00:23:21.309 [Translates to patient in native tongue] 00:23:21.309 --> 00:23:36.659 [Patient asks a question in native tongue] 00:23:36.659 --> 00:23:39.639 He says he is afraid. 00:23:39.639 --> 00:23:45.570 Tell him how to believe in Jesus. 00:23:45.570 --> 00:23:53.309 Tell him the bible says his heart has a door, he must open that door and invite Jesus to 00:23:53.309 --> 00:23:54.919 come in. 00:23:54.919 --> 00:24:07.720 When he does Jesus will come in and he will live in him and he will save him. 00:24:07.720 --> 00:25:18.960 [Translates to patient in native tongue] 00:25:18.960 --> 00:25:53.480 [Musical Interlude] 00:25:53.480 --> 00:26:12.330 How's the work going Bob? 00:26:12.330 --> 00:26:19.429 Great I really like my friend here but not knowing the language it's really hard to communicate. 00:26:19.429 --> 00:26:26.299 You'll soon learn enough to get along, I found out that he's from the village of simpatune 00:26:26.299 --> 00:26:30.179 on the border they've sent us several requests to come and visit them. 00:26:30.179 --> 00:26:31.570 Is that right? 00:26:31.570 --> 00:26:34.120 By the way what's his name? 00:26:34.120 --> 00:26:39.389 His name is a long one, Casmen Marianus Un Jung 00:26:39.389 --> 00:26:42.960 Wow, I've been calling him Noah because I pulled him out of the water. 00:26:42.960 --> 00:26:45.340 I think I'll just stick to that. 00:26:45.340 --> 00:26:48.039 Good idea, the name fits him. 00:26:48.039 --> 00:26:53.789 [Translates new name to patient in native tongue] 00:26:53.789 --> 00:26:58.549 I've got to get going I think I'll leave you to your construction work, maybe I should 00:26:58.549 --> 00:27:05.470 say destruction. 00:27:17.436 --> 00:27:24.690 [Native tongue greetings] 00:27:24.690 --> 00:27:26.320 How are you? 00:27:26.320 --> 00:27:27.780 I am fine. 00:27:27.780 --> 00:27:30.630 How is Yuro? 00:27:30.630 --> 00:27:36.240 That's why I came to see you, we have requests from many villages to come and preach the 00:27:36.240 --> 00:27:37.590 gospel. 00:27:37.590 --> 00:27:39.230 What can I do? 00:27:39.230 --> 00:27:44.789 Do you know of three or four men who could visit villages in the south, they would have 00:27:44.789 --> 00:27:46.940 to be gone for several weeks. 00:27:46.940 --> 00:27:52.630 I will go and address, will go to. 00:27:52.630 --> 00:27:58.279 But you can't go your daughter is being married in a few days? 00:27:58.279 --> 00:28:03.830 I will go, the wedding can wait. 00:28:03.830 --> 00:28:08.649 You show great love for the lord elder. 00:28:20.632 --> 00:28:22.201 [Native tongue greetings] 00:28:22.534 --> 00:28:23.600 It's nice to have you back! 00:28:23.600 --> 00:28:24.840 How was your trip? 00:28:24.840 --> 00:28:28.230 Eighty people accept Jesus! 00:28:28.230 --> 00:28:31.519 That's wonderful praise the lord! 00:28:31.519 --> 00:28:36.080 Yes you've done your duty as a child of God, now you must do your duty as a father. 00:28:36.080 --> 00:28:49.429 Now my child can marry. 00:28:49.429 --> 00:29:11.669 [Musical Interlude] 00:29:11.669 --> 00:29:19.549 I am happy man but I feel safe. 00:29:19.549 --> 00:29:25.730 I need to rise. 00:29:25.730 --> 00:29:31.490 Jan I think his heart's acting up again. 00:29:31.490 --> 00:30:16.915 [Musical Interlude] 00:30:16.915 --> 00:30:23.989 [Funeral Service in native tongue] 00:30:23.989 --> 00:30:25.757 What a tragedy dying in his daughter's wedding. 00:30:25.991 --> 00:30:32.464 But you must admit he died happy, he was obedient to all that God called him to. 00:30:32.464 --> 00:30:34.499 It seemed so strange to have the funeral the same day a person dies. 00:30:38.470 --> 00:31:01.720 They just have to in this tropical climate there is no way to embalm here. 00:31:01.720 --> 00:31:12.571 [Funeral Service in native tongue] 00:31:12.571 --> 00:31:20.570 I must go home and give my people this good news! 00:31:20.570 --> 00:31:27.070 [Funeral Service in native tongue] 00:31:30.055 --> 00:31:34.760 Dear Father in heaven I pray your word 00:31:34.760 --> 00:31:44.803 will come to my kampung please hurry so my people not die without Jesus amen. 00:31:45.804 --> 00:32:00.085 [Funeral Service in native tongue] 00:32:00.085 --> 00:32:15.480 [Greeting/question in native tongue] 00:32:15.480 --> 00:32:22.629 He says now that you've come he's found Jesus Christ as his savior. 00:32:22.629 --> 00:32:26.999 [Noah speaks again in native tongue] 00:32:26.999 --> 00:32:35.340 He wants to go back to his people and teach them the things you've taught him. 00:32:35.340 --> 00:32:40.889 They want to build an airstrip and when it's ready they'll send word. 00:32:40.889 --> 00:32:45.490 [Noah speaks again in native tongue] 00:32:45.490 --> 00:32:52.259 He says we must come to his people before they die and it's too late. 00:32:52.259 --> 00:33:01.330 [Farewell in native tongue] 00:33:01.330 --> 00:33:08.049 You still think you don't belong here? 00:33:08.049 --> 00:33:10.059 How's it going Bob? 00:33:10.059 --> 00:33:13.158 Just great, shall we show him gang? 00:33:13.158 --> 00:34:13.399 [Children sing I am Free with Bob] 00:34:13.399 --> 00:34:17.299 I'm glad we're going on this trip to the next village together it'll give us a chance to 00:34:17.299 --> 00:34:18.470 talk. 00:34:18.470 --> 00:34:23.619 So am I there's so much going on around here you hardly have time to think. 00:34:23.619 --> 00:34:29.329 You're really doing a good job with those kids but I noticed something seems to be bothering 00:34:29.329 --> 00:34:30.579 you. 00:34:30.579 --> 00:34:33.109 Frankly it's Noah! 00:34:33.109 --> 00:34:40.409 Well remember it took the biblical Noah 120 years to build that ark so we probably should 00:34:40.409 --> 00:34:44.349 give our Noah enough time to build that airstrip. 00:34:44.349 --> 00:34:49.770 Yeah but I thought he'd be finished by now. 00:34:49.770 --> 00:34:55.770 Well is that all that's bothering you? 00:34:55.770 --> 00:35:06.849 No to be perfectly honest I'm a little discouraged why is that well I've been here six months 00:35:06.849 --> 00:35:12.050 and all I've seem to do is commit one blunder after another. 00:35:12.050 --> 00:35:16.970 Well there's another side of it I think you're forgetting how much you've helped the kids 00:35:16.970 --> 00:35:22.650 and then there's Noah remember God wants commitment not perfection. 00:35:22.650 --> 00:35:28.190 Wes I know but I expected so much more of myself. 00:35:28.190 --> 00:35:45.200 Pull up a chair, let's have a rest. 00:35:45.200 --> 00:35:49.430 Discouragement is the plague of every Christian especially on the mission field. 00:35:49.430 --> 00:35:52.329 You mean you get discouraged? 00:35:52.329 --> 00:35:59.750 Many times but I've learned to combat it in two ways first I remind myself of God's call 00:35:59.750 --> 00:36:05.359 and the many miracles he performed just to get me out here on the field secondly there 00:36:05.359 --> 00:36:12.990 are many scriptures scriptures we know well like psalm 37:5, commit thy way unto the lord 00:36:12.990 --> 00:36:20.880 trust also in him and he will bring it to pass and 1 peter 5:7 casting all your care 00:36:20.880 --> 00:36:24.730 upon him for he careth for you. 00:36:24.730 --> 00:36:27.920 This has been my greatest source of encouragement. 00:36:28.920 --> 00:36:34.609 Boy I sure could use a little encouragement about now. 00:36:34.609 --> 00:36:47.390 [Greeting in native tongue] 00:36:47.390 --> 00:36:49.690 Am I dreaming or is the heat got to me? 00:36:50.690 --> 00:36:53.480 The soldier no he's real? 00:36:53.480 --> 00:36:56.860 The Japanese occupied this island until 1945. 00:36:56.860 --> 00:37:05.339 He just found out last year that World War II is over now he's a very happy man. 00:37:05.339 --> 00:37:10.260 Think of all those wasted years fighting a war that was over. 00:37:10.260 --> 00:37:16.410 You know I think I've been doing the same thing. 00:37:16.410 --> 00:37:21.730 It's important to remember that in our battle with evil we are first told to put on the 00:37:21.730 --> 00:37:25.440 whole armor of God and then to stand. 00:37:25.440 --> 00:37:32.320 The victory is up to God let's have prayer before we go on. 00:37:32.320 --> 00:37:40.210 Heavenly Father we commit our way unto thee, guide us along the trail give us a good reception 00:37:40.210 --> 00:37:47.359 with the villagers, deliver us lord from the attacks of Satan, from discouragement, and 00:37:47.359 --> 00:37:53.109 from unnecessary care, help us to commit our way unto thee in Jesus name amen. 00:37:53.109 --> 00:37:57.540 Hey Bob the letter came for you. 00:37:57.540 --> 00:37:58.540 Okay. 00:37:58.540 --> 00:38:00.940 I wonder what it... 00:38:00.940 --> 00:38:02.980 I don't know... 00:38:02.980 --> 00:38:06.390 What does it say Bob? 00:38:06.390 --> 00:38:09.569 I don't know I'm surrounded by the great wall of Wickliffe. 00:38:09.569 --> 00:38:12.900 It's in Indonesian, here would you read it? 00:38:12.900 --> 00:38:21.040 Say this is good, it's from Noah the airstrip is finished and they want us to come up there 00:38:21.040 --> 00:38:22.510 as quickly as we can. 00:38:22.510 --> 00:38:24.390 Say we'd better radio MAF. 00:38:24.390 --> 00:38:25.390 Yahoo! 00:38:25.390 --> 00:38:32.570 I'll see if I can get the salvation airports on the radio. 00:38:32.570 --> 00:38:38.200 Charlie Mike this is easy 6 calling Charlie Mike this is easy 6 do you read me? 00:38:38.200 --> 00:38:40.770 This is Charlie Mike go ahead. 00:38:40.770 --> 00:38:47.440 Ron we just got a letter from Noah and he says that the airstrip at simpatune is finished. 00:38:47.440 --> 00:38:52.579 Great how soon can you have someone ride in and check the strip for soft spots and holes? 00:38:52.579 --> 00:38:56.420 We'll send someone up right away and then Joe will let you know when we're finished, 00:38:56.420 --> 00:38:57.960 is that okay? 00:38:57.960 --> 00:39:00.530 That's fine Charlie Mike out. 00:39:00.530 --> 00:39:03.374 Easy 6 out. 00:39:03.374 --> 00:40:34.250 [Musical Interlude] 00:40:34.250 --> 00:40:35.980 I pray you come. 00:40:35.980 --> 00:40:38.619 So did I. 00:40:38.619 --> 00:40:41.859 Your airstrip looks like the international airport at Los Angeles. 00:40:41.859 --> 00:40:42.859 huh? 00:40:42.859 --> 00:40:46.390 It looks good you know "bahgoose" as you would say "bahgoose" 00:40:46.390 --> 00:40:51.359 [speaks in native tongue] or as you said thank yo 00:40:51.359 --> 00:40:53.660 I think we should check uh for soft spots 00:40:53.660 --> 00:41:03.280 [Singing] 00:41:34.258 --> 00:41:42.500 [Musical Interlude] 00:41:42.500 --> 00:41:46.549 Easy six easy six this is easy checker 00:41:46.549 --> 00:41:48.770 Easy six easy six this is easy checker 00:41:48.770 --> 00:41:56.490 Easy checker easy six here how are you Bob? 00:41:56.490 --> 00:42:00.017 Fine Joe how are you and Pauline and how's my Jan? 00:42:01.018 --> 00:42:03.890 Everyone's fine, what's the word? 00:42:03.890 --> 00:42:09.530 The strip's done and it looks great almost like the Los Angeles international airport 00:42:09.530 --> 00:42:12.440 when can you bum a ride out here on the salvation air force? 00:42:12.440 --> 00:42:20.910 Just as soon as they can schedule us we're eager to see that new airstrip, probably tomorrow. 00:42:20.910 --> 00:42:27.569 That'll be just fine we'll be waiting for you and we'll be ready, say Joe how about 00:42:27.569 --> 00:42:30.530 sending out a hamburger and a nice big Coca-Cola? 00:42:30.530 --> 00:42:35.987 Easy six out 00:42:35.987 --> 00:43:03.681 [Musical Interlude] 00:43:03.681 --> 00:43:10.730 Boy when I think of all those villages down there, people without hope, how are we ever 00:43:10.730 --> 00:43:14.359 going to get enough help to reach them all? 00:43:14.359 --> 00:43:19.869 Well I know one way with more people just like Bob and Jan, only we need a hundred more 00:43:19.869 --> 00:44:11.510 just like them right now. 00:44:11.510 --> 00:44:12.510 Good to be in simpatune. 00:44:12.510 --> 00:44:14.000 Boy am I glad to see you! 00:44:14.000 --> 00:44:17.119 You guys did a good job on this strip. 00:44:17.119 --> 00:44:18.119 Noah 00:44:18.119 --> 00:44:21.270 If you enjoy you come meet my father. 00:44:21.270 --> 00:44:22.610 [Greeting in native tongue] 00:44:22.610 --> 00:44:26.290 [Over radio - Charlie Mike tell Joe he's needed back right away] 00:44:26.290 --> 00:44:28.265 You all look pretty good to me. 00:44:28.690 --> 00:44:33.299 Now you can teach my people about Jesus. 00:44:33.299 --> 00:44:37.600 Hey Joe I hate to rush you but you've got an emergency back at sabado. 00:44:37.600 --> 00:44:39.580 I think we better get going. 00:44:39.580 --> 00:44:43.869 We just got here, who's gonna teach all these people? 00:44:43.869 --> 00:44:51.170 Well Noah, you'll just have to carry on here until we can get some more help on the field 00:44:51.170 --> 00:44:52.170 Bob. 00:44:52.170 --> 00:44:57.490 [speaks in native tongue] I told him Bob we have to leave and we'll be back again but 00:44:57.490 --> 00:45:02.829 let's have prayer with him before we go. 00:45:02.829 --> 00:45:10.799 Father, we thank you for the completion of this airstrip. 00:45:10.799 --> 00:45:15.510 We thank you for each one who has had a part in the building of it. 00:45:15.510 --> 00:45:19.869 We know it will mean the salvation of many. 00:45:19.869 --> 00:45:25.360 I pray it will not be three years before we can reach the next village. 00:45:25.360 --> 00:45:30.690 We pray that you will send workers into the harvest, give a vision to the people back 00:45:30.690 --> 00:45:31.690 home. 00:45:31.690 --> 00:45:34.510 A vision of the desperate need here. 00:45:34.510 --> 00:45:39.559 In Jesus name we pray amen. 00:45:39.559 --> 00:45:46.510 Now that you are here these words express how thankful these island people were when 00:45:46.510 --> 00:45:49.510 Bob and Jan brought them the gospel. 00:45:49.510 --> 00:45:53.960 Their coming will make an eternal difference in the lives of many people. 00:45:53.960 --> 00:46:00.329 Despite their shortcomings, God will bless their ministry but how about you have you 00:46:00.329 --> 00:46:06.589 given your life to God for him to use as he sees fit or are you holding back because you 00:46:06.589 --> 00:46:10.410 feel inadequate for the job. 00:46:10.410 --> 00:46:15.559 Remember God does not want perfection he wants you as you are. 00:46:15.559 --> 00:46:24.380 The only ability he is interested in is availability now that you're here wouldn't this be a good 00:46:24.380 --> 00:46:27.910 time to make that commitment to God? 00:46:27.910 --> 00:46:30.119 You could be the one they are praying for.