June's Joys

The smiles. The cheers. The excitement. The relief. The bittersweet moment as tears of joy are shed in the realization that a chapter of life has closed and a new journey now awaits. These are just some of the feelings that were felt by many as the Lord dispersed yet another graduating class from New Tribes Bible Institute around the world just as dandelion seeds are scattered by the wind.

A couple of weeks ago, sixty of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ were congratulated as they each walked across the stage in front of countless individuals in order to receive their diploma from New Tribes Bible Institute after having successfully completed the two-year program. As we witnessed this celebration, we were reminded of our own graduation just six months ago.

At that time in December, all we could think about was the joy we felt in being able to witness firsthand what God could do in a person's life in just two short years. When our diplomas were finally placed in our anxiously waiting hands we were struck by the fact that all our work, all our time, all the sleepless nights, all the friendships formed, all the laughter shared and all the tears shed were all represented in this one sheet of paper. Diplomas are often viewed as a sign of completion but far from that, ours we saw as a symbol of commission. We saw that this was but a step toward our desire in being used by the Lord to take His Word to those isolated in Papua New Guinea who have never heard the Good News.

A few years from now Caitlin and I will be living among an unreached people group in Papua New Guinea and beginning to learn both their language and culture. After much learning, studying and language blunders, we will begin teaching them chronologically through the Scriptures with the hope that they will come to KNOW who God is and what He has done for them. Yes, we were excited for our friends and our joy was made full in seeing each one of them walking with the Lord. But how much more excited will we be when we see the first national in our tribe come to know the Jesus as their Savior?! I can only imagine how Caitlin and I and all of our ministry partners will feel on that day as we see what God has accomplished through all of us working together as the body of Christ!

We want to send a special thanks to all of those who have faithfully decided to partner with us in taking the Gospel of Christ to those who have never heard.

If you would like to partner with us as well, we invite you to prayerfully consider supporting us through regular monthly support or a one-time gift. When designating which missionary you are supporting, indicate: Cameron Neace Account #900458

United in Christ,

Cameron and Caitlin