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Handasydes & Helicopters

'Declare His glory among the nations, His marvellous deeds among all peoples.' Psalm 96:3

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Plans. Hopes. We have them! God knows ours, and after reading this, you will too! (Whether or not they work out, only he knows so far...)

In the last month, we have been given a travel exemption to leave Australia, we've updated Emily's passport, and Robert has passed an exam on PNG Air Law. All of this is getting us a few steps closer to returning to PNG to fly helicopters in support of Bible translation work there.


We are heading over to Queensland in a few days time. We hope to travel on to PNG sometime between the end of August and early September. We need you to keep praying for us and together with us, committing these plans and their timing to God.  
Prayer & Praise
Praise God we have received a travel exemption to leave Australia. Please continue to pray:
  • that we can get approval to enter PNG (we first have to purchase tickets and get a COVID-19 negative test result).
  • that we can quarantine in our own home in Ukarumpa when we do return (the PNG government needs to extend approval for this).
  • that we can process the emotions of goodbyes and transition once again, and that our families and friends can do the same, whilst holding onto the constancy and comfort of God.
Papua New Guinea has begun to be affected by COVID-19, with over 200 cases now. Please pray:
  • for the leaders of this country to make wise decisions as they deal with the pandemic.
  • for the leaders of our mission in Ukarumpa to make wise decisions as to how work and ministry can best continue in the midst of new restrictions and new risks. Pray that good will come of all of this, as we learn how to work differently and be resourceful with the opportunities that arise. It certainly doesn't stop the need for people to hear about Jesus! 
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near.
Above: When Michael first set eyes on the ocean after our return to Australia, he exclaimed, 'Puddle!', then, more emphatically, 'BIG puddle!' 

To Contact Us:
Email: robert-loralie_handasyde@wycliffe.org.au

Robert: 0434 440 704, Loralie: 0478 478 818

If you’d like to know anything about our journey, send us an email! 

We love to hear stories of your lives too, and are encouraged, challenged and changed by hearing them. Please never underestimate how much we value you all!

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