Drew and Bobbi Scholl connecting you to tribal missions 
It has been very busy the last 8 days as we have been submersed in culture and language study. We feel we are catching on to it pretty well…but it can at times be frustrating too. We are supposed to spend about 8 hours per day studying the culture and working on the language.
Of that 8 hours, only about 1.5 to 2.5 hours is spent in the classroom. The rest of the time is split between studying on our own and then going into the village to spend time with people practicing dialogue in Tok Pisin. Sometimes it’s a decent hike away and other times it’s just a few minutes walk depending on who we decide to spend time with.
The kids pretty much go everywhere with us except for the first part of the classroom session. There is a lady on staff here that watches them from 9:00am – 10:30.
After we got our feet wet and got a handle on some basic terms and practical expressions, spending time with the local people is for sure the best way to learn the language quickly. They are so eager to help…it’s almost like they compete for your time to help you.
We have spent most of our time with one family and a few of them can speak a little bit of English so it helps with the translation and communication all together.
The kids are doing well. There have been a few hard times but overall things are very good. There are other kids here and our kids have had a blast running around with them.
One of the families that just got here last week will be joining us at Interface so the kids have began to build on that relationship already.
Oh yeah…we thought you might enjoy the picture of the dirty feet…that picture is actually a pretty mild case…the kids feet are starting to look a bit like the local kids feet!
We miss home and we miss our friends but we really do like it here and can feel the presence of God and His care and protection over us. It is a clash of emotions that only God can hold together for us…so far He has provided! We are at peace and there is a constant awareness that He is holding us in His hands and has us perfectly placed right where He wants us. Each moment and each day is a new journey for us.
Thank you so much for your prayers!
