I finally remembered to take a picture of the two girls that help me learn Indonesian. The one on the left is Elda and on the right is Octa (Octavia). Elda is a Christian and Octa a Muslim. They are 20 and 21. So young! Both are fourth semester students, majoring in English, at the University of Borneo which is located just outside Tarakan. Their English is quite good especially when you compare it to my Indonesian. I really like these young women. They are fun to work with and are very helpful.

Here is something to pray about as you think of it this week. David Holsten is the program manager of the East Kalimantan MAF work. Two of his children, Grace and Carter, are students of mine. David’s work visa expires March 12th. Frantic work is underway to complete all the necessary red tape before the expiration date. If unsuccessful, the entire family will have to go to Singapore until the paperwork comes through. I would then become somewhat superfluous. I would have one student – Faith Hollander. God is the Blessed Controller of All Things!