Pastor Peter Tony expressed sincere appreciation on behalf of both recipients, acknowledging the church’s compassion and the significance of the gesture during a difficult time. Both pastors left the visit encouraged and reassured, a reflection of the spirit of unity and mutual care that the church community is called to embody.

PARTIAL TEAM ABSENT DUE TO FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

The training was not without its challenges. Due to unforeseen circumstances, part of the visiting team was unable to join the mission as originally planned, with fully booked flights to Wewak preventing some guests from travelling. The mission acknowledged the inconvenience and expressed its expectation of hosting those guests on a future visit.

Concluding the two days, Sepik Mission urged the two facilitators that the depth of need for governance and finance training across the local mission level far exceeded what two days could address. The mission expressed its willingness to plan for a longer and more comprehensive program in the future, signalling that this training is not a one-off event but the beginning of a sustained investment in leadership development across the Sepik region.

The spiritual momentum did not end at the baptismal site. During the appeal that followed, five students stepped forward and joined the baptismal line, making a public commitment to be baptised at the next Kubalia District program. Their decision extended the week’s harvest well beyond the three who entered the water.

The week concluded with a closing ceremony in the afternoon, featuring the presentation of bilum gifts to Pastor Martin Sungu in recognition of his role as guest speaker throughout the program. It was a fitting close to a week that left the district renewed, equipped, and looking forward to what God will do next.