Hey there! We are at the airport in Singapore, waiting for time to pass until we are permitted to “check-in” for the nest leg of our trip to Port Moresby, PNG. Purchased a Mountain Dew, expecting it to be like the good ole US. But alas, we are no longer there and it tastes nothing like Mountain Dew. Piece by piece we move closer to our final destination with comforts being removed one by one.
Reading some good books on the plane researching the culture of PNG and then another book on discipleship. Make mature believers…What an overwhelming thought, not shunning away from teaching the whole counsel of God, teaching disciples “to observe ALL things, whatsoever I (Christ) have commanded”. That ought to be the goal for all Christians, to teach others ALL things Christ commanded and yet there are pastors who have not done that when they have been in one location for decades. Paul was able to do it in 3 years, it is possible!
Pray we learn how to be “disciple-makers”. The Gospel is not a sentence or something that can be shared in minutes, it takes time, and then we are commanded to teach them to observe ALL things. It’s a big task, that’s why we had to leave; we have to give up comforts, and cry tears as we said good-bye to friends and family. It’s a big task, that will take years, because we have a worthy King to serve and this life is insignificant compared to the weight of glory. Pray that we can get through these last two flights with easy transitions and no problems with our bags, one bin got pretty beat up but all seems to be there. It is held together by tape now. Pray we adjust to the time change. Well, we are basically in the right time zone now, so we will stay up for the next 10 hours so we should be right on track. Thank you for all of your prayers, we are almost there! Know, that we miss you.
Your feet to the unreached of PNG (1 step closer),
Seth and Nicole Stokes
Stoking The Fires 
NIce! We shoulda put a roll of duck tape in one of those cases!
Well I already sent you both a letter. I asked the post office how long it would take to get there 6 to 12 days. Hoping it would get there before you. We’ll I tried. Praying for you both. Uncle John and Aunt Di
The Browns are praying !!
You both are continuously in my thoughts and prayers. Such profound, positive and true statements in your update report!!!! God has truly selected and anointed His Divine Couple to be His “disciple-makers” and feed His flock in PNG!! I am so very proud to be with you in this Calling, Ministry and Vision. He will take care of every item…Rest In Him. You both look wonderful!! Thank you for sharing the details of your trip!! I think of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cowman, in the book Missionary Warrior as they went on their first Missionary journey. What a difference!!
With His Love,
Louis
Good luck, God bless. I am still praying for you
So glad to see that you are still smiling. You have been so often on my mind and in my prayers.Love you both,Joyce
Amen! Thanks for updating, we are praying!
Thank you for taking us each step of the way with you. We, along with others, are praying for the both of you. Leona & John
Praise the Lord! SO EXCITING! Praying now
Praying. And love you guys! There is so much fruit that I am expecting for you all! Relying on Him is one of the greatest gifts that you can have and you guys are doing it!
Shouldn’t be drinking that Mountain Dew anyway! 🙂 Praying for you as you make your way “home”