Monthly Archives: December 2018

Happy New Years from Tiale Land!

So what is your tradition for New Years?

In Tiale Land, each village takes a turn from the week of Christmas through New Years hosting the “New Years event”. Kids, youth, and adults gather together as they sing any 2 songs that they choose… but what’s the twist?

1. YOU HAVE TO GIVE THEM FOOD…

2. They have to sing songs to you at your house…

3. You can put WHATEVER you want all over them!

-Traditionally they used to use over-ripe to borderline fermented fruit such as bananas or papaya… then they added used cooking oil… now, anything goes! They love putting paint in bottles and squirting it at you… it does NOT come off! Clothes get ruined, you are dirty beyond a simple shower, and there are non-stop laughs and smiles as you participate. We might have added some things into our mix like: cement… hot sauce… etc. And they relished at the opportunity to get back at us.

All that to say… Happy New Years from the Stokes in Tiale Land to you all! We appreciate you all back home. God bless!

~Seth & Nicole Stokes

First and foremost, we want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, our support-team! We honestly could NOT be here doing what we are doing without your faithfulness to us and the ministry God has given us! Thank you for your faithfulness in your; giving, praying, encouragement and support!… Click on the link below to continue reading…

Newsletter-December-2018

Young girls Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study

Your feet to the Tiale people,

Seth & Nicole Stokes

MERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours, from Vanuatu.

Those of you who are blessed to have the privilege of being near family and enjoying them, do not miss out on that opportunity.

All excuses are inconsequential in light of eternity and the the brevity of life on this earth.

When in heaven, you won’t regret not getting an iPhone, you’ll regret not loving those in your sphere where God has strategically and purposefully placed you.

Love as if it were you last Christmas together… for EVERY missionary on the field, this 5 week stretch of holidays is hardest on them emotionally being isolated and away from family.

Merry Christmas! We love you all! It’s our privilege to be your feet to the Tiale People.

PS do not forget about the families of those who are overseas. This time is hard on them as well.

We have made some major renovations here on the Bible school  Campus; we have made three new dorms for married couples, and built a new building for 12 more Bible School Students. The “buzz” has been circulating about the school and we know of several couples and individuals who are interested in coming to the Bible School in May of 2019…

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Newsletter-10-11-18

Your feet to the Tiale people in Vanuatu,

~Seth & Nicole Stokes