Theme 2
AGAPE
Alumni - Giving And Praying Educators
Of course, agape refers to God's selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love for us. The theme of "giving" and "praying" refers to 2 of the main ways educators can connect or reconnect to the work of MK education.
This page and links on this page connect to resources related to giving and praying for UIS educators - past, present, and future.
Wycliffe Bible Translators - USA
Wycliffe has a general web site sharing about the overall work of Bible Translation.
For opportunities for prayer and financial support I am including a link to the page that lists the personnel on the site requesting partnership development help. You can search by geographic region, but it does not have a function where you can search specifically for educators. However, you can browse through individual profiles and find those involved in MK education. I will also try to pass on any information I can get on educators in the field or trying to raise funds and prayer support to get to the field.
Specific Educators Needing Prayer & Financial Support
Hadassa Zorzetti
Hadassa is from Brazil and is now home raising support and completing paperwork to return to Papua New Guinea to teach at Ukarumpa International School. Take a look at a recent email and PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HER AND PRAY FOR HER!!
UPDATE ON HADASSA
Hadassa and Joel got married in Brazil so her last name is now Neudorf!! Here is the latest note from her:
"We're in Germany now and we just had a lot going on. First with the move, and then I had two intense weeks of studying so that I could pass a German exam (I'm not allowed to stay here without passing the exam), and then guests who came for our wedding party on Dec. 7th, traveling to see Joel's family. My brother came for the wedding party and just left today, so starting this week we believe things will slow down a bit. We enjoyed all of those special moments but we're very excited about figuring out a routine and taking things slow
As for the German exam I had to take, I passed! We turned in the papers to ask for a spouse Visa last week, they took the papers and extended my tourist visa for 6 months while they process the paperwork. That is a huge answer to prayers! They'll analyze the papers and if everything is in order they'll grant me a family residency. We still have to get our marriage registered here in Germany but they didn't give us the complete list of required documents before we left for Brazil, so we're missing a very important document that we can only get in Brazil. We are trying to figure out how to do all of that long distance, so please pray for that with us. "
Please pray for Joel & Hadassa as they adjust to marriage, get the paperwork from Brazil, figure out finances, explore possible work, etc. as they seek guidance from the Lord and work through the process of returning to serve in PNG.
Leah Federwitz
Leah grew up in Papua New Guinea and has taught at Ukarumpa International School. She is currently home raising support and completing paperwork to return and teach at UIS again. Open the link to see a copy of her recent newsletter.
https://mailchi.mp/de29a74f4c5d/letters-from-leah-february-2025?e=53774b6e03
Zach & Victoria Mustered
Zach & Victoria are preparing to go to PNG. Zach is an aviation mechanic and Victoria is an elementary teacher. They are currently at JAARS in Waxhaw, NC for intercultural and aviation training. They are asking for prayer for the training and transitions they are experiencing and that they could get to the 100% level of financial and prayer partners so they could begin their service in PNG.
They have already created digital content that shares about their desires to serve and the journey they are on, so follow the links below to learn more about them, to pray for them, and consider supporting them financially: