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Post by the sandman on Apr 1, 2010 17:25:07 GMT -5
OK guys, the LCMS church board recently made me an offer to take the primary pastoral duties of a large mission church in Papua New Guinea, about an hour north of Port Moesby.
After thinking about it, the wife and I have decided to take the offer. The money isn't great, and I'm going to have to agree to teach the hard-core Lutheran church line, but how often am I going to have this kind of opportunity for adventure? One last big hurrah before drifting off to retirement. Who knows? Maybe we'll love it there and never want to come back. I am getting damn sick of North American winters.
We leave in May, and I won't have regular internet access for the foreseeable future. It has been great getting to know all of you, and if you are ever in Port Moesby, come on up and visit. It's the "Christ Our Savior Mission Complex" in Efogi, Papua New Guinea.
Until we next meet, be well. Be happy. Be yourselves, my friends.
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Post by HarleyThomas1002 on Apr 1, 2010 17:29:38 GMT -5
You'll be greatly missed, Sandman.
If I could smuggle myself in your suitcase, I would.
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Post by The Lazy One on Apr 1, 2010 17:30:52 GMT -5
I hope your new job works out well for you. I've heard Papua New Guinea is really nice, with good weather. Good luck to you!
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Post by Mantorok on Apr 1, 2010 17:43:20 GMT -5
I've heard Papua New Guinea is really nice, with good weather. Hot and humid is good weather? |
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Post by Caitshidhe on Apr 1, 2010 17:52:49 GMT -5
Congratulations, Sandman. I hope it's an adventure for you and Mrs Sandman. You shall be greatly, greatly missed here.
*HUGS*
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Post by Sandafluffoid on Apr 1, 2010 17:54:06 GMT -5
Gutpela ka long Papua Niugini!
Yu inap tok long tok pisin?
But seriously, enough of that. Good luck Sandman, it's a big and awesome step and I really hope it works out for you!
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Post by Pasta on Apr 1, 2010 18:01:10 GMT -5
I shall put aside my personal sadness at the loss of a great forumite and say BRILLIANT! congrats, may the future be bright, right and kind to you and the Mrs.
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Post by Vypernight on Apr 1, 2010 18:04:47 GMT -5
Best of luck, Sandman. I hope it all works out for you and return sometime in the future. After all, you've got a good 40-50 years to think about retirement.
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 1, 2010 18:25:25 GMT -5
It's great that you're taking such an opportunity, Sandman. We'll miss you here! Stay well.
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Post by the sandman on Apr 1, 2010 18:43:29 GMT -5
We are excited. The church has agreed to pay all of our moving expenses, as well as language classes and something they call "Cultural Adaptation Training." Apparently Mrs. the Sandman is going to have to learn to go topless. She is....hesitant, but game.
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Post by mistermuncher on Apr 1, 2010 18:50:27 GMT -5
Personally, I'm going to miss you round these parts. All the very best to ye.
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Post by HarleyThomas1002 on Apr 1, 2010 18:51:31 GMT -5
Topless you say? How many fellow forumites can you fit in your vehicles trunk/ on the roof?
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Post by the sandman on Apr 1, 2010 18:57:05 GMT -5
Roof? Well, my Range Rover does have a roof rack. I can probably fit 2-3 of ya up there.
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Post by Mira on Apr 1, 2010 21:43:51 GMT -5
Sandman, I will miss your wonderful forumage. I wish the end wasn't so nigh.
Sadness.
Good luck in the Papua of New Guinea, don't forget completely about us.
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Post by Rime on Apr 1, 2010 21:52:25 GMT -5
Your presence will be sorely missed, but I am glad this opportunity was there for you. Best wishes to you and your family.
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