the Sorimi

A Sorimi family, ready for the Gospel

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May 8, 2007

by Donna Gibson

These last days conclude months of evangelistic Bible lessons taught among the Sorimi people of Papua New Guinea.

Missionaries Poul and Carol Joensen and Jim and Erin Wyly are encouraged by the marked interest of the Sorimis as the complete Gospel message gradually unfolds to them in their own language.

"People are often coming to our porch for further discussions of the lessons, or to have Bible passages read again to them," wrote Poul.

Karibe, a young Sorimi boy who can read and regularly attends the teaching, clearly repeated the whole story of Jesus calming the storm.

He talked awhile with Carol about how people get sick because sin came into the world through Adam and Eve. He also shared how he understands that the missionaries' main intent is to bring the Bible, not material goods, to the Sorimi people.

The Sorimis are amazed by God's power in the miracles that Jesus performed, and their hearts are growing ready for the Gospel. A few Sorimi women who seldom speak shared how they believe they are just like the Pharisees in their duplicity.

"The people have been very attentive," wrote Poul. "Please, continue to pray that the Spirit will do His work in their hearts. Pray that Jim and I can communicate the truths well, clarify their questions, and help point them to Christ as a personal decision for their life."

Pray that Carol and Erin can utilize the language they have learned to come alongside the Sorimi women. And pray that the tribal children will also understand and believe.

"Our children and Wylys have had the privilege to see the teaching and be a part," Poul wrote. "We trust that some of their young Sorimi friends will also come to know the Lord as their Saviour."