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Fuel Shortage in Papua New Guinea
Author: Wonita Werley
Do you sometimes feel the need for urgent prayers on your behalf? It’s true for Ethnos360 Aviation too.
Ready! Set! Serve!
Author: Wonita Werley
Sometimes it’s almost miraculous how fast an R66 can be reassembled and put into service.
A Thanksgiving Feast Like No Other
Author: Wonita Werley
Have you started plans for your Thanksgiving feast this year? Will it take you days or weeks to prepare?
Precious Cargo
Author: Wonita Werley
It was “one of the missions that every missionary pilot wants to experience one day,” recalls pilot Bruno Siqueira.
Just Answer 'Yes'
“Are you working already?!” asked Jamin Peck’s wife. ... “Medevac!” came Jamin’s reply.
Relief!
Author: Wonita Werley
Church planters Alex and Erin Williams knew they needed help:
Welcome to the PNG Fleet
Author: Phil Koop
It was like Christmas in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, as our aviation team received and unloaded the second R66. Many thanks to you who gave toward this helicopter and have been praying for its safe arrival.
Fruit of Long Labors
“Our life link.”
Mud on Faces - Joy in Hearts
Author: Wonita Werley
Mud is part of life in Papua New Guinea, especially in the lowlands around the Sepik River.
A Puzzle Always Changing
Author: Wonita Werley
Remember those old-timey sliding squares puzzles? You had to move pieces over and over again to get the puzzle to work out. Scheduling flights in Papua New Guinea might be just a little bit like that, only that in PNG the picture keeps changing...
Up, Up and Away
Author: Wonita Werley
Yesterday was the day! The second R66 helicopter for Papua New Guinea started its journey.
299 Miles
Author: Wonita Werley
When’s the last time you took a trip of 299 miles? For most of us, that’s not a terribly long trip. But for those living in remote areas of Asia-Pacific, traveling 299 miles can take days.
Author: Wonita Werley
How often have you set a goal that could only be accomplished if God intervened?
When Italy, Australia, and remote Philippines Converge!
With Ethnos360 Aviation service at the ready, translation leaped forward last fall in the Philippines!
Seeing Double!
Your eyes are not deceiving you! There are two brand new Robinson R66 helicopters sitting in the Ethnos360 Aviation hangar in McNeal, AZ!
I See the Light
Three-year-old Hannah intently watched the darkening evening sky for the first sign of the R66 helicopter. Sure enough, there it was – intense white light and a blinking red strobe.
Second Time Around
Author: Wonita Werley
Sharon Sanford well knows the benefit of Ethnos360 Aviation. She and her husband and their three sons depended on it as they spent 1994 to 2006 bringing the Gospel to the remote Joti people group deep in the jungles of South America.
News You Won't Read in the Papers
Author: Wonita Werley
An earth-shaking, paradigm-shifting clash of worldviews is happening right now in Papua New Guinea. You won’t see this on world news, but Ethnos360 Aviation pilot Josh Verdonck has witnessed the unfolding story:
How Long Can You Go ...
Author: Wonita Werley
How low can you go and still be able to navigate the river? Brian and Rachel in Brazil faced that question as they came out of a remote village for a language analysis workshop.
The Power of Flight
Author: Bruce Enemark
Are you interested in mission aviation? Would you like to soar above the clouds or gently set the helicopter down on a tiny square of cleared space? “The Power of Flight” takes a look at Ethnos360 Aviation – its purpose, its strategy, its pilots,...
Core Values of Ethnos360 Aviation
A sidebar to the article "The Power of Flight"
You and Aviation
Author: Bruce Enemark
See how you can become involved in helping get aircraft to the different locations in order to make getting the gospel spread faster or helping to make flights affordable.
Being Like Jesus
Author: Phil Koop
Phil Koop, the executive director of Ethnos360 Aviation, presents a very timely challenge to be like Jesus. “Is there someone you can be like Jesus to, walking with them in the messiness of life to bring them to God?”
A (Not So) Quick Errand
Author: Wonita Werley
Don’t you just love it when you hop in the car, drive down the road five or ten minutes, do your errand, and get back home with lots of day left for other tasks? For missionaries, that sometimes involves a quick trip in an airplane.
Full Circle
Author: Wonita Werley
“Talk about the gospel coming full circle! We can’t contain our excitement over what is happening with the Wana folks who live in the Kayayo Valley!”
And just like that ...
Author: Wonita Werley
And just like that ... the R66 is serving in Papua New Guinea
Introducing our Newest Member
Author: Wonita Werley
The brand new R66 replacement helicopter for Brazil arrived at Ethnos360 Aviation March 15! Remember how our first helicopter in Brazil was destroyed when a windstorm caused the hangar to collapse on it?
Being Like Jesus
Author: Wonita Werley
Jesus came right into the messiness of life where we live. Similarly, when believers sign on to go tell an unreached people group the story of Jesus, they also go right into the messiness of life where the people live.
Things That Don't Go Well With Flying – And The Thing That Does
There are some things that just don’t mix with flying little helicopters, namely, rain, low clouds, poor visibility, high winds and mountains.
Carried in God's Hands All the Way to PNG
It has arrived! Celebrate God's faithfulness with us!
Door to Door
Author: Wonita Werley
A few years ago, Albert and German missionary Boris Bergen started teaching the Banwaon believers to make finely crafted doors from the beautiful timber in their location.
From Port to Port
The first R66 helicopter for Papua New Guinea has arrived in the port of Lae, PNG.
What an Awesome Christmas Gift!
Author: Wonita Werley
Robinson R66 helicopter #2 for Papua New Guinea is on order! Praise God for His faithfulness!
Almost There:
Author: Wonita Werley
You know the feeling of being so close to home – but just not quite there ...
A Great Man Passes
How do you define greatness? Is it by how much you own? How many people you have influence over? How much power you wield? How famous you are? How many followers you have on Facebook and Twitter?
The Most Amazing Experience
Author: Wonita Werley
In a world filled with opportunities for extreme adventure, many of us have become jaded to the thrill of new experiences. But what about something of cosmic proportions?
A Journey of 7,277 Miles ...
Author: Wonita Werley
A journey of 7,277 miles begins with a shipping container!
Disaster comes ... God answers!
Author: Wonita Werley
All glory to God! We are told the insurance plans to cover $1.2 million USD, close to what we need to replace the damaged R66 helicopter in Brazil after the hangar roof collapsed on it!
Words to Thrive By
Author: Wonita Werley
A man tenderly opens a plastic tote and takes a brand new book out of the pile, whistling as he works.  Faces around him light up as they each get a copy, shyly leafing through the crisp new pages. 
God's Protection Through the Storm
Our Ethnos360 Aviation R66 helicopter in Brazil was severely damaged due to an intense windstorm at the city airport.
New Life - A New View of Life
Author: Wonita Werley
A woman had been in distressful labor for hours, with no sign of progress and some troublesome symptoms. She might need a medevac.
A Downpour of Blessing
Author: Wonita Werley
We experienced a downpour this week; not of rain but an amazing gift from God who provided another NEW Robinson R66 helicopter – this time for Asia-Pacific.
Dedication
Author: Wonita Werley
How does God measure dedication?
Two Realities:  Opposition and the Power of God’s Word
"It's hard to be a Christian in Masa. We live among people who are not interested in Jesus, who make fun of us, slander us and harm us."
Right Under Our Noses!
Author: Wonita Werley
Ethnos360 Aviation pilot Alex Minium felt like he was facing the impossible.
Sweetness and Whistles of Joy
Author: Wonita Werley
“We don’t know this, David! We never knew that God created the plants and the trees. When people hear this they will say, ‘God made that plant! God made that tree!’”
A Heartfelt Thanks
"It occurred to me that this "thank you" should go to everyone who is part of enabling the helicopter to be here serving the tribal missionaries."
Where Do You Fit In?
Author: Wonita Werley
Have you ever wondered: What makes planes fly?
Threatened by COVID-19! Relief is on the way.
Relief! That’s what we all want when we are in a bad position. 2020 brought so many situations needing relief, and Ethnos360 Aviation’s flight service was on hand to help.
Landslide coming! Relief is on the way.
Relief! That’s what we all want when we are in a bad position. 2020 brought so many situations needing relief, and Ethnos360 Aviation’s flight service was on hand to help.
The Talk that Brings New Life
Author: Wonita Werley
Christmas is coming! I love celebrating the Light that came into the world, don’t you? And I want everyone else to be able to celebrate the Light too!
Catching the School Bus
Author: Wonita Werley
Pilot Ryan Farran was the “driver,” the “bus” was a Kodiak, and the pupils were a bit older than usual — but uncommonly enthusiastic.
Red and White!
Author: Wonita Werley
It couldn’t have been better timing!
A Long Wait
Author: Wonita Werley
Amdu. Pei. Wantakia. These three tribes in Papua New Guinea have just heard the gospel within the last couple of months. They waited long.
Nothing Short of a Miracle!
Author: Wonita Werley
Thank God with us for this almost unimaginable gift, considering that it came during the widespread shutdowns of COVID-19.
Stranded!
Author: Wonita Werley
Traveling to school hundreds of miles away from their parents is a difficult choice.
Can You Believe It Really Happened?
Author: Wonita Werley
Stand amazed with us at the goodness of the Lord! He has just provided funds for us to purchase the first of three R66 helicopters for PNG!
God Works Despite COVID-19
Author: Wonita Werley
Just because COVID-19 is at the forefront of healthcare these days doesn’t mean that all other health problems are “on hold”!
Forty-Year Wait!
Author: Wonita Werley
“We’ve wanted an airstrip in that location for 40 years!”
An Awesome Tool!
God is such a provider! The Ethnos360 Aviation fleet now has more helicopters than airplanes!
Good Thinking for a New Year
Author: Wonita Werley
“We’re not thinking of anything else.  We want God’s Word.”   
Finally a Reality!
Author: Wonita Werley
“God will do anything to see to it that mankind hears His Word. If a helicopter becomes necessary, He provides it.”
Jumpstarting the New Year
Author: Wonita Werley
Starting out a new year with bills paid sure feels good, doesn’t it?
 Out of a job?
Author: Wonita Werley
“We’re really trying to work ourselves out of a job.” Did you ever hear a missionary say that? “Nice idea,” you may think, “but I doubt it ever really happens.”
Thanksgiving Continues!
Author: Wonita Werley
Thanksgiving isn’t just one day! We keep thanking God that He provided the gift of an R66 for Brazil.
Tracking all the way to Brazil
Author: Wonita Werley
Finally the R66 helicopter has left Florida to cross the Caribbean on its way to Brazil.
One Flight Ignites a Little Fire
Author: Wonita Werley
From first contact fifty years ago, to one miraculous God-ordained flight, the fire burns to this very day!
We did it! Well, God did it!
Author: Wonita Werley
This very day, a specially-trained pilot has begun the ferry flight to deliver our new R66 to Brazil. PRAY for the journey of PP-NTB!
Lightning bolts
Author: Wonita Werley
“Thank you … for teaching me God’s talk. It has changed my life,” said Nggomo as he was helping the missionaries prepare Bible lessons in his language.
Another Barrier Crushed
Author: Wonita Werley
Seventy-three! “[That’s] 72 more than we ever asked the Lord for,” posted Vina le Roux. “We always said that if just one gets saved, it will have been worth it.”
Parts is Part
Author: Wonita Werley
Parts Is Part (of planting thriving churches)!
The Barrier Crusher
Author: Wonita Werley
“Kilometer 29” is what the Tala-andig believers call it. Satan probably called it his territory. But he didn’t foresee the barrier crusher.
Possums for Dinner!
Author: Wonita Werley
Pilot Jamin Peck always packs an overnight bag when he’s flying.
Grandma & Grandpa's Hope
Author: Wonita Werley
“It’s bittersweet,” said Dave Mueller, thinking of his little grandkids halfway around the world, living among the Maliyali people of Papua New Guinea.
When Real Life Sets In
… as the day wore on …., [they] had to get down to the nitty gritties of life.
Promises, Promises
Author: Wonita Werley
Who wants a promise broken? Even worse, who wants to break a promise? But sometimes its unavoidable.
Engine in! Propeller on! Fly!
Author: Wonita Werley
Finally, the Kodiak was ready. One of our Ethnos360 Aviation pilots flew “NTZ” from the remote airstrip back to our hangar in Goroka.
Tsunami!
Author: Wonita Werley
Ethnos360 Aviation along with other mission organizations collaborated to evacuate all our affiliated personnel and school children to safe cities.
Umbrellas and Airplanes?
Author: Wonita Werley
Missionary Ed Casteel was about to discover a strange connection.
Quake, tsunami relief under way
Ethnos360’s partners in Indonesia are assisting MAF and Helivida with efforts in Sulawesi
Devastation Continues in Sulawesi
Author: Wonita Werley
While the initial earthquake and tsunami are over, there have been hourly tremors that continue to shake the land.
The dreaded word – Tsunami!
Author: Wonita Werley
For some people, the thought of a tsunami is their worst nightmare. … For the people of Sulawesi, it’s a reality.
What a Relief it is!
Author: Wonita Werley
“It was an incredible moment … as [the pastor] thanked the Lord for the gifts that they had received from other nations.”
Philippine Typhoon: Prayers Answered. Ready to Work!
Thanks for your prayers! Typhoon Mangkhut came with fury and whipped over the northern end of Luzon Island in the Philippines Friday and Saturday.
New House, New Outreach, New Baby!
Author: Wonita Werley
Every day, marvelous things happen because of your solid backing in prayer and partnership. Here are just a few glimpses of how God is working through you.
Banwaon School Project
The Banwaon believers are building elementary schools in two communities with the help of the government and Ethnos360 Aviation.
The Babuyan Call
Author: Wonita Werley
You’d have to wonder which was worse – the intense pain of appendicitis or the despair of knowing that surgery was ten hours away.
Not Your Ordinary Day in the Office!
Author: Wonita Werley
The doctor sat down at the battered school desk to begin his day in the clinic.
Raising the Roof
Author: Wonita Werley
The Ethnos360 Aviation team in the Philippines faced a dilemma – a roof to raise, but nowhere to put it.
A Sad Flight
Author: Wonita Werley
In a Tala-andig outreach village, tragedy struck. Mantunhayan, the main missionary, had been hit in the head by a falling tree and lay unconscious.
Why is the Earth Shaking?
Author: Wonita Werley
Earthquake after earthquake rocked the highland region of PNG starting on February 26.
Which Would You Choose?
Author: Wonita Werley
With the ink barely dry on the new “operator’s certificate,” pilot Nomad Nelman took to the skies in the Kodiak airplane.
Ethnos360 Aviation Expo 2018
Author: Wonita Werley
“Eye opening!” “Outstanding!” “Fantastic!” It was more than just airplanes and helicopters that brought those comments at our 2018 Ethnos360 Aviation Expo.
A First-Ever Gathering
Author: Wonita Werley
Never had the Tala-andig been able to gather like this. The terrain was just too rugged, and the villages had no airstrips.
Milestones
Author: Wonita Werley
Amdu is far from everything, cut off from the outside world. No roads reach it. As one consultant says, “There is no practical way to hike. Period.”
A Look in the Rearview Mirror
Author: Wonita Werley
There’s nothing like an honest look in the mirror to tell you what’s really going on.
Stranded on a Sandbar in Brazil
Author: Wonita Werley
At least for tonight, they managed to get to shore, where they spent the night in a barge moored along the bank.
Not Just a Mechanic
Aviation maintenance specialist Imie Mark knows it’s about more than turning wrenches on an airplane.
Desperation!
Author: Wonita Werley
All they wanted was a vacation ... What they got was disaster!
Doing What It Was Created to Do
Author: Wonita Werley
NTM Aviation helicopter pilot Brian Pruett felt a bit of exhilaration.
The First to Hear
Author: Wonita Werley
The pilot's wife is one of the first to hear how God is at work in the remote areas where we serve.
The Time is Right -- Again!
Author: Wonita Werley
The R66 helicopter had its first few operational flights and the timing was perfect!
It Was Like Christmas In June
Author: Wonita Werley
Josh Dalton reported, "It's like Christmas in June! Unpacking and organizing spare parts and tools [for the R66]."
The Happiest Man on the Island!
Author: Wonita Werley
When Juan realized that he was going to be home for breakfast with his family, he was definitely the happiest man on the island!”
The Helicopter is Landing Here?
Author: Wonita Werley
The people were incredulous at the news! A helicopter? Coming to three humble villages...
On to the Philippines
Author: Wonita Werley
The good news is that today, April 19, the NTM Aviation crew in McNeal, AZ, packed the Robinson R66 helicopter into a shipping container, bound across the ocean.
“I Do!”:  We Are Faithful!
Author: Wonita Werley
As pilot Daren Spence walked down the path Sunday morning in the Taliabo village, he smelled moth balls. Why?
Translation Team
Author: Wonita Werley
What happens when the visiting translation consultant has to leave — but the translation check is not finished?
Pay Day
Author: Wonita Werley
February 6th marked the day the Iski tribe has waited for – the beginning of “God’s Talk.”
From Pole Barn to Present
Author: Wonita Werley
He wasn’t sure he could get it just right, but Jim Ferguson crossed one ankle over the other and rested his arm on NTM Aviation’s newest arrival ...
All Prepped for the Voyage
Author: Wonita Werley
Have you taken a long trip lately? You sure want to be prepared and not forget anything.
R66 Helicopter: Tearing Down to Build Up
Within hours of its arrival, zealous NTM Aviation mechanics started dismantling the blue R66.  Why take apart a perfectly good helicopter?
The Nineteen Hour Thanksgiving
Author: Wonita Werley
We rejoice that the Lord has sustained our people in such miraculous ways. He has allowed our medical needs to be only as great as our ability to handle them
When It Comes to This
Author: Wonita Werley
“Grandfather” had rejected the Gospel. In fact, he was so adamant about his stance that he moved to a Wana village with others who also didn’t want anything to do with the Gospel.
Two Remarkable Milestones
Two remarkable milestones have taken place in the last month with our NTM Aviation team in PNG!
On It's Way, But ...
Don't you wish things would happen right when you want them to?
Scriptures to Tugutil
Translator Bob Clark, working from the USA, faced a challenge. He had forty books of completed Scripture portions to deliver...
When the Boat is Sinking ... Use the Helicopter
The boat crew nearly threw all the construction supplies overboard to save themselves from sinking.
The Wana Reaching Their Own People
Not that many years ago, the Wana were ordinary tribal people, just learning that the Creator God was greater than all the spirits they tried to appease every moment of their lives.
Cessna 206
What if you had never been to a dentist in your whole life – and all your problems festered and caused infections and pain?
A Taste of Back Country Flying
As part of the training, NTM Aviation trainees did a 3-day-long cross country flight in New Mexico, using back country airstrips.
Super Typhoon Devastates Villages
Most of their own roof was ripped off, allowing salt water and sand to drench their house.
Typhoon Haima - The Recovery Begins
“It wasn’t the kind of storm that you sleep through,” wrote Jonathan Bamford after Typhoon Haima. “You sit up through the night...
Typhoon Haima Update
Author: Rosie Cochran
“Many of our co-workers had a long night last night and into the day,” wrote NTM’s field leadership in the Philippines as Typhoon Haima moved on.
The End of an Era
It was an honor to be part of closing a great era of missionary aviation.
Typhoon Hits Philippines
Haima was the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane as it came ashore.
Blue News! Gold News!
One helicopter delayed - another one delivered.
It is OUR turn to GO
Often Ace and Ang play a behind-the-scenes role in ministry, quietly helping and enabling others be successful in what God has called them to do.
Kodiak in PNG
In John and Jessi George’s book, the Kodiak spells survival -- in more ways than one.
Affordable Flight Plan Helps Church Planters
To live reasonably comfortably in this tropical island village, fans and lights are quite handy.
 It was a fight all day
4 hours over water, mountain wave, and a constant battle with rain showers all day due to a typhoon in the North. It was a fight all day but so worth it!
Awestruck is the word missionaries used to describe the Tugutil people as they watched the Kodiak land for the first time in their village.
Finally a Choice
Philip and Vina Le Roux have had some hair-raising travel experiences as they reach out to the Agutaynen people on a remote and isolated island in the Philippines.
Emergency During Mom's Visit to PNG
When both Grandmas visit the tribe, the entire family gets really excited. Then an emergency happens to one of them. What next?
This is What It's Really All About
How humbling that in the middle of these very remote mountains in PNG, a group of believers were praying for my recovery.
Further and Deeper
Why another helicopter? The R44 that just arrived has always been intended as a temporary solution until we could purchase an R66.
They Love the Plane!
Pray that the Holy Spirit will break through the materialistic expectations of the village.
NTM Aviation in the 21st Century
Author: Bruce Enemark
NTM Aviation has made great leaps into the 21st century. Are you ready to keep in step?
Winging It Over or Wandering Through the Jungles
Pilots with NTM Aviation have a role much larger than simply flying or working on aircraft.
Loving People Enough to Fly
Author: Bruce Enemark
From Indiana to Panama to the Asia-Pacific region on a quest to see Christ proclaimed everywhere.
Is It True?
God just gave NTM Aviation an R66 helicopter for the Philippines! You prayed, you gave, and God supplied. On July 7, generous donors provided a highly capable R66 helicopter for the southern islands region of the Philippines. It's hard to...
Aviation's Role in the Siawi Bible Translation
Linda Krieg credits not only flights but pilots for helping her work among the Siawi people.
Kodiak Flies into Taliabo
Twenty years previous, no one in this tribe knew Jesus. But they recounted how God had carefully prepared them to hear. When the message came, they were ready. Now each in turn told his story of belief.
The Wait is Over
A flight is coming to your remote ministry location. You’ve waited four months for this day...And then you wait. The flight is canceled for weather.
Taking Off: Airplanes Long Part of Reaching Tribes
Founder Paul Fleming recognized the value of missionary aviation early in the mission’s history.
Former Headhunters Get Medical Help
“From headhunters, they are now soul hunters.” That’s how Filipino missionary Rene Tanjusay characterizes the Ilongot tribal people of the Philippines.
Kodiak Lands in Dinangat
“For the first time -- last week our brand new KODIAK airplane came into Dinangat!! Thank you Lord for your provision!!”
The Work Must Go On
The R44 you prayed for is on Mindanao Island in the Philippines! But keep praying. The paperwork process isn’t finished yet.
Joy in the Journey
Author: Adie Leedahl
When NTM Aviation pilot Jon Leedahl was involved in a life-threatening motorcycle accident that cost him his leg, it wasn’t only his life that was affected. Read his wife’s testimony.
Life was good
Author: Rosie Cochran
NTM Aviation pilot Jon Leedahl was nearing the completion of his extensive training with SIL (JAARS) in the Kodiak airplane — and God had already miraculously provided two of the three Kodiaks that NTM Aviation needed for Papua New Guinea. Within...
Setting Up for Success
With three Kodiaks in Papua New Guinea arriving far more rapidly than we expected, our urgent attention turns to the remaining setup so the program runs smoothly, efficiently, and above all, safely.
A Gift With Eternal Dividends
Stocks and mutual funds make missionary flights affordable
R44: In Service in the Philippines
Now comes the hard part: certification by the Philippine aviation authority. Pray it goes as smoothly as the shipping, customs, and assembly process
Kodiak has arrived
Author: Bruce Enemark
A third NTM Kodiak airplane has been successfully ferried across the sea to Papua New Guinea.
Celebration of a Promise Kept
You know that wonderful feeling of a promise kept? Then celebrate with us! The arrival of Kodiak #3 in Papua New Guinea marks the fulfillment of a plan NTM Aviation set in motion three years ago.
Kodiak #3 Airborne for PNG
Your prayers are essential as the Kodiak flies. Ask God for the winds to stay favorable. Pray for Leon to stay alert as he flies long and monotonous hours. Petition the Lord for the Kodiak to function just as it should. Request the safe arrival of...
Will It Fly Again?
Thanks for trusting God with us to get this tool into its place of service. As Candy Dalton wrote, “This is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, and financial provision. Thank you to all who have prayed & given.”
Emergency Flight
And it’s not just the Epps ministry partners that the villagers have to thank. It’s you too! Without aviation partners, there would be no pilots and mechanics. There would be no helicopter to call.
Watching the Paint Dry
Pray for our maintenance specialist around the world as they keep NTM Aviation aircraft ready to fly at a moment's notice
The Final Kodiak
I certainly hope that you are rejoicing in these answers to prayer also. Thank you for being a part of the unfolding Kodiak story by your partnership over the years. Please keep praying as this third Kodiak is prepped for its over-water voyage.
On It's Way
Did you ever see a helicopter loaded into a shipping container?
Bearing the Load
David and Shari Ogg have lived in the jungle since 1991 when they located among the Simbari people of Papua New Guinea, in a village accessible only by air.
Kodiak #2 Arrives Just in Time!
Don't forget that we still have one more Kodiak waiting to take this same epic trans-Pacific journey to Papua New Guinea. Kodiak N118KQ should be completely outfitted and ready for the ferry flight in a few months. These three Kodiaks will...
Second Kodiak on the way
Author: Rosie Cochran
The airplane is expected to arrive in Papua New Guinea today.
On to the Marshall Islands
Thanks for praying. Kodiak N111KQ made it to Hawaii yesterday! After the pilot rests well and refuels the plane, he will depart for the Marshall Islands.
Kodiak #2 Journey Begins!!
Pray for Leon Stoman, the pilot from the ferrying company, who will fly the plane. After a brief stop today at NTM Aviation headquarters in McNeal, AZ, he flew on to California. “I plan to leave California at midnight tonight because the winds...
Flight Sponsorship at Work
I also thank the Lord for people who make it possible for me to take the NTM helicopter at an affordable rate, saving me time and energy, and sparing me from the stress of travel.
Another one Flies Away!
No doubt, you were a part of it in some way as the saga unfolded: Godly entrepreneurs designing the Kodiak and trusting God for money to produce it. Enthusiastic third-graders giving sacrificially and spurring others to give. Mission-minded...
Mending Bodies and Relationships
Pray this clinic will this show the Taliabo people that they are loved and cared for even if they are not associated with the church?
Trip to a Tribe
What happens when an NTM Aviation mechanic sees church planting first hand?
Jon and Adie Leedahl:  Great News!
Now the last hurdle! Yesterday, Jon was given the go-ahead to return to PNG to begin a field checkout to fly the Kodiak! Thanks to you for praying steadfastly for Jon and Adie and family over the last year. In their words, "We sit in awe of God...
Celebration Time:  The Kodiak Is Flying the PNG Skies
Along with the tribal church planting teams, we thank you for the key role you play in supporting mission aviation as you pray and give.
Consultants: Keeping Missionary Teams Vitalized
Just imagine if you had to learn an unknown, unwritten language well enough to present the gospel and teach up through 2 Corinthians.
How has God Answered Prayers in 2015?
Reflecting on 2015 we are humbled by God’s faithfulness to answer prayer.
Flights in Brazil start just in time
A Cessna 206 was available for a medical evacuation flight after missionaries and others were bitten by a tapir.
Moving Forward
Have you ever faced a “daunting task”? A couple of years ago, that’s just how missionary trainees Greg and Kadie Reid viewed planting a church in an otherwise overlooked group of people.
Let the Flights Begin in Brazil!
Thank you for praying for tribal missionaries in Brazil. Thanks to the NTM Aviation C206 aircraft, Devon and Danica Rich could be flown out to receive emergency medical treatment after being savagely attacked by a tapir.
NTM Aviation provides typhoon relief
Five communities were in need of immediate help.
NTM Aviation Helicopter Provides Philippine Typhoon Relief
Yesterday, Zach started flying the R44 helicopter over landslides and impassible roads to bring food and supply packs to these isolated mountain locations. Pray that the villagers will sense the love of Christ in this outreach by Filipino believers.
Stepping Stones to Regaining Pilot Status
A prosthetic leg isn’t deterring Jon Leedahl from making plans to continue being a missionary pilot.
Kodiak Comes Full Circle!
I hope you realize your part in these two unbelievable story lines - three NTM Aviation Kodiaks and the miraculous recovery of Jon Leedahl. God could have accomplished both of these sagas on His own. But He chose to use you -- your prayers,...
Matching Funds Available for Philippines Helicopter
A larger, more powerful helicopter will open more opportunities for church planting in the Philippines.
The Flight is On!!
Thanks for continuing to pray for a permanent pilot so this plane will have maximum flexibility in supporting outreach to isolated pockets of people in Brazil.
Last leg of the journey
Author: Rosie Cochran
Flight service in Brazil is about to begin after years of work.
One Kodiak in Place, Two More Need Your Prayers
The first in a fleet of three Kodiaks landed in Papua New Guinea. Prayers are needed to complete this fleet.
Kodiak headed for Papua New Guinea
Author: Rosie Cochran
The first of three such aircraft is expected to leave this weekend and arrive next week.
3...2...1....Airborne for PNG!
May great glory and praise rise to God as this plane makes a way for people to meet their Creator and Savior. You can rejoice that God has used your prayers and involvement to set this plane in motion for His glory.
When Dreams Come True
Thank you for praying and giving so we could buy this third plane to complete the turbine fleet for PNG.
A Grateful Farewell
Thank you for your faithful prayers. Through you, God is answering the prayers of church planting missionaries working in remote regions of PNG
New Helicopter to Serve in Mindanao
You have new brothers and sisters in the Manobo tribe of the Philippines! They've heard and believed. They are growing in their faith. They are even supporting their own pastor, despite very limited resources. They're willing to reach out....
Kodiak Aircraft on its way to Papua New Guinea
One is ready to go, and a third aircraft has been purchased.
Wow!  God is So Good.
With some of these crucial requirements met, the PNG government has just given permission for NTM Aviation to import the first Kodiak. It should be flying to PNG by the end of June. You can pray it there!
When the Unthinkable Happens
Author: Rosie Cochran
It was October 15, 2014. Missionary pilot Jon Leedahl had just passed a check ride on the Kodiak. And then the unthinkable happened.
An Unspoken Message that Spoke Volumes
The work among the Wana people wasn’t progressing -- until they saw how committed the missionaries were.
Blind Curves: God Is Around Every Corner.
You have invested in the Leedahls by your prayers, and they are thankful to each of you. Keep upholding them as they face each curve in the road, never knowing what will be ahead. One thing they do know -- they can trust God because He already...
Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You
When missionary pilot Zach Keller delivered a load of rice to a remote island, one man felt compelled to express his appreciation.
Brazil 206 Moves Forward!
You can join all of us at NTM Aviation in praying! •For safety in flight. You know how huge Brazil is! •For safe and speedy delivery of paperwork being mailed to Brazil. •For a seamless transition through customs. •For a smooth importation...
Lessons Learned
Author: Ian Fallis
There's one life-saving lesson NTM needs your help to apply in the wake of another typhoon strike in the Philippines.
Cessna 206 Needs Your Gift of Prayer
Would you be willing to set aside some time daily or weekly--during the busy holidays--to petition God with us for a smooth paperwork process for the Cessna 206?
Preparing for the Big Move
Author: Rosie Cochran
For missionaries Jevon and Danica Rich, moving into the tribe is the answer to ten years of prayer.
Flight to Brazil Culminates Six Years of Waiting
For six years, your prayers and support have kept the vision alive -- that God would open the way for this plane to fly missionaries, supplies, language consultants, and medical flights in the isolated Acre region of Brazil.
Plane dedication Saturday
A Cessna 206 is on its way to Brazil to serve missionaries who are bringing God’s Word to remote villages.
God uses mice
Author: Rosie Cochran
You can help contribute $10,000 simply by voting for New Tribes Mission now.
Injured pilot and wife encouraged
Jon Leedahl lost his leg but his life was saved after a serious accident in Papua New Guinea on Oct. 15. Please pray: For Jon’s healing, upcoming surgeries on both legs, and the beginning stages of physical therapy. For Jon, Adie,...
Update on Jon and Adie Leedahl
Because of all the manipulation, the new cast and replacing the leg brace, Jon is in quite a bit of pain. Please pray that he will have relief from pain.
Family Reunited; Out of Another Surgery
Your prayers have played a crucial role as Jon and Adie have faced this difficult situation. They know that thousands are holding them up before God as they face new challenges as a family.
Medical Update on Jon Leedahl
Thank you for continuing to trust God with us. We value your prayers for Jon and Adie as well as for our aviation team in Papua New Guinea, that they all follow Jon and Adie's great example and trust God for His Big plan.
Update on Jon and Adie Leedahl, NTM Aviation in PNG
After Jon’s road accident on October 15th, and medical evacuation to Australia, we received word this morning that the surgeons had to remove Jon’s leg. Adie writes, "I've just been into see Jon. He's stable on his own support. He...
Medical Update on Jon Leedahl
Thank you for your continued and fervent prayers for pilot Jon Leedahl. After his motorcycle accident October 15th in Papua New Guinea, Jon was evacuated to Australia. There surgeons worked to save his badly damaged right leg. However, despite...
Medical update for NTM Aviation pilot in PNG
Jon Leedahl was stabilized through the night of October 15th (local time) in Papua New Guinea and flown to Australia the morning of the 16th. His wife, Adie, reported that he was evaluated by the doctors there and the first concern was...
Urgent medical prayer request for NTM Aviation pilot in PNG
Wednesday afternoon the 15th of October (local time) in Papua New Guinea, NTM Aviation pilot, Jon Leedahl, was involved in a road accident on his way home from the hangar where he had been working.  He sustained serious injuries to his right...
Please Pray for Jon Leedahl
Wednesday afternoon the 15th of October (local time) in Papua New Guinea, NTM Aviation pilot, Jon Leedahl, was involved in a road accident on his way home from the hangar where he had been working. He sustained serious injuries to his right leg...
Cessna 206 update
Author: Rosie Cochran
The news was not what anyone wanted to hear.
Another Kodiak being outfitted
Author: Ian Fallis
The second of three Kodiaks needed to serve missionaries in Papua New Guinea has arrived at NTM Aviation's facility in McNeal, Arizona.
Excitement is High at NTM Aviation
We are so thankful for God’s provision of this 2nd aircraft that will help us serve the tribal missionaries in the very remote areas of the Highlands, Sepik River, and Islands Regions of Papua New Guinea. There is no transportation infrastructure...
Kodiak #2 for Papua New Guinea!
God has provided once again through His people to furnish this new Kodiak. What a tool it will be to sustain missionary teams in harsh regions as they bring Christ to tribal villages! It’s not a surprise that missionaries are glad the...
Praying in a Fleet
Author: Rosie Cochran
For missionaries in remote villages, the plane is their taxi, delivery truck and, at times, their ambulance.
Kodiak #2 for Papua New Guinea!
Don’t stop praying for the Kodiaks to be positioned as lifelines to bring the Gospel to remote tribes. Kodiak #1 is nearing its final stages of preparation. Kodiak #2 will need all the same outfitting–the HF radio, satellite tracking system, other...
Need for Kodiak increases
A Cessna sustained significant damage in an incident last week in Papua New Guinea.
Finally--early sprouts of a Brazil flight ministry
After a long wait, it becomes increasingly clear that God’s planting and harvesting timetables are perfect.
A dream waiting to be realized
Author: Rosie Cochran
Obstacles to beginning a flight program to support missionaries in remote locations are being surmounted.
Crop duster to missionary pilot
Author: Rosie Cochran
One man's journey marks the beginning of NTM Aviation.
NTM Aviation Welcomes Brand New Kodiak Today!
Many of you reading this news are part of that chain of events too. You have prayed. You have put your faith to work by giving and sharing the need with others. All the while, God worked quietly behind the scenes preparing this very airplane...
Cessna 206 One Step Closer to Brazil!
Thank you for trusting God for His work in Brazil. Thank you for making room in your hearts for the unreached people there and for continuing to work on the team with us.
Kodiak airplane purchased
Author: Rosie Cochran
Now the challenge it to get the first of several such planes needed in Papua New Guinea out to the field.
Kodiak for Papua New Guinea!
Thanks to the hundreds, maybe thousands, of you who prayed with us for this Kodiak. Thanks to the generous donors who heard and acted on God’s prompting. And thanks to God who orchestrated the work of His Body in order to provide the Kodiak as a...
Rice in the driveway, water buffalo in the yard
Joel and Missy Davis, who live in town to provide flight services for missionaries in remote villages, still manage to find plenty of adventures. Recent ones have involved rice, coconuts and a water buffalo. Pray for Joel and Missy to be a souce...
Waiting to soar
Author: Katy Hare
There is a real need for an NTM missionary aviation program in Brazil. And Charlie and Ruth Patton have been working for years to make it happen. But many obstacles are still ahead. “Our faith cannot be in an expected outcome, but in God...
The Easton family moves in
Author: Leah Gerber
The Easton family is facing a whirlwind of activity -- and emotions -- as they finally move to a Ga’dang village to begin building relationships and learning the culture and language in earnest. Pray that they are able to take care of all...
Disaster opens doors
Author: Cathy Drobnick
God is abundantly blessing the bringing of relief after Typhoon Haiyan. People who have never heard a clear presentation of the gospel are seeing God’s love in action through the meeting of their physical needs by God’s servants who...
Shipping seaweed seedlings to the seashore
Garry Barkman says God's hand was seen in setting the stage for shipping seaweed seedlings to the seashore. More than two tons of the seedlings, which must be planted within 24 hours of harvesting, are being moved in order to replenish farms wiped...
Serving faithfully in relief efforts
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Please continue to pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, and the people serving them. “We cannot discount the role of prayer in any effective ministry in the Philippines,” writes Julie Pyle, whose husband has been flying relief...
What does relief look like?
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Cynthia Barkman, who is in the Philippines helping her husband, Gary Barkman, coordinate relief efforts, asks, “Pray for the people who have been affected by the typhoon—for strength and grace to meet the continuing challenges. Pray...
Relief flights help rebuild lives
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Steffan and Julie Pyle are asking for continued prayers for relief efforts. Please pray for all the pilots and missionaries and local pastors involved in these relief efforts. Pray for missionaries to be given health and stamina for the extreme...
Relief efforts going strong
Author: Wonita Werley
The pilots, mechanics and support personnel and their families involved in relief work in the Philippines need your continued prayers. Many flights are over open water. Thousands of people need basic supplies. And thanks to the gifts of so many...
Typhoon Haiyan Relief
We cannot discount the role of prayer in any effective ministry in the Philippines. Our guys and their wives and children need your continued prayers. Many flights are over open water. Thousands of people need basic supplies. The isolated...
Training to be a missionary pilot
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Brian Helmuth, training to be a missionary pilot and mechanic, sometimes finds the work difficult. "It seems like everything on an airplane takes way too long to fix," he says. But he works carefully, knowing that doing a good job now helps speed...
More help on way to Philippines
Author: Ian Fallis
NTM Aviation has another airplane and helicopter on the way to help with relief in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. NTM's one small helicopter has already delivered more than 35,000 pounds of relief supplies, and more is needed. Pray for safety in...
Excited to be flying for Bible translation
Missionary pilot Steffan Pyle is glad to be back to flying in support of missionaries and the people they serve. Pray for safety and supply for their needs, and find out how you can help.
Storm survivors grateful
Author: Ian Fallis
NTM Aviation missionary pilot Zach Keller felt it was unfair that he was getting all the thanks from survivors of Typhoon Haiyan since he was just the end of a long chain of people who have helped. Thank God for the response so far that is...
Aircraft, pilots move to better assist
NTM Aviation's four pilots and three aircraft are helping bring relief to a set of hard-hit islands in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Thank the Lord for the opportunity to help others, and for the thousands of dollars already provided for flight...
Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Pray for the pilots as well as their wives and families. Pilot’s wife Bailey Pruett pleads: “Pray mostly, though, for the Filipino nationals here who have the task of rebuilding their homes and lives and face the reality of lost loved ones."
Missionaries, pilots helping as they can
NTM missionaries and pilots are helping all they can with relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, but an approaching tropical storm could disrupt flights. Pray that weather is not a factor. Pray that God's love and compassion is clear in the...
Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Pray that our pilots will have wisdom to know who to help and when to do it. “The need is great and we are small, so we are leaning on the Lord for how to go about this huge task and show the Love of Christ to those affected by this storm," adds...
NTM Aviation assisting relief efforts
NTM Aviation is flying relief supplies to hard-hit areas of the Philippines. Please pray for the recovery of the people of the Philippines. Pray that God uses this tragedy for good. Pray that God’s people are moved to emulate Him with...
Answers for aviation
Author: Cathy Hedvall
A need for help in the missionary aviation program in the Philippines has been answered by two men who have volunteered to go and help. Thank God for His answers to prayer. Pray for more pilots and mechanics to serve God in reaching tribes and...
In the 'waiting shed'
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Dennis and Valerie Easton are doing their best to carry on their ministry from a small town near the people they serve. With the helicopter temporarily out of service and Valerie expecting, it's a wiser place for them to be than the remote village...
Clearance to land
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Three hundred Taliabos worked to rebuild the airstrip in their village, which recently welcomed a landing of a Kodiak airplane. This airstrip means missionaries no longer need to travel for more than three days in dangerous conditions to serve the...
The pilots are few so pray
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Missionary aviation work is demanding, dangerous and constantly changing, and more of the right people are needed. Pray that God lays His work of reaching the lost on additional qualified pilots.
Oshkosh speeds the gospel
Author: Cathy Hedvall
This past weekend, NTM Aviation was once again at Oshkosh, the USA's largest airshow. Many people discovered the role that missionary aviation plays in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. Pray that God will work in their hearts to get...
Helicopters, trucks or water buffalo
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Chuck and Shannon Talbot know the difference missionary aviation makes, after bogging down in a truck and even using water buffaloes to get them and gear to the remote village where they work. Getting supplies by road seriously cuts into the time...
Not synonymous
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Home assignment is no vacation for missionary pilot Steffan Pyle. His time in the USA has been filled with training and study and practice involving a variety of aircraft. Pray that this will all be put to good use safely serving missionaries in...
Checking out
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Missionary pilot Clif Huntting aims to save missionaries time and effort by helping to offer flight services. "One-way travel into these remote tribal locations can take 10 to 12 hours of grueling and exhausting driving," he wrote. "That same...
Piloting the pilots
Author: Cathy Hedvall
Missionary pilot Daren Spence has been asked to be international chief pilot for NTM Aviation. Pray for him to have wisdom, patience and flexibility as he works into this new role.
It really is worth it all!
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Josh Dalton says his ministry as a missionary pilot is not always the glamorous, exciting adventure that sometimes missionary work is represented to be. Pray that he and his family continue to find encouragement in God and in the work that He is...
Wishing he could fly
Author: Cathy Drobnick
When missionary Lourens Laureti needed to return to his ministry in a remote village, a shortage of missionary aviation resources meant he had to ride and hike instead of taking a 35-minute flight. Please pray that God will provide planes, pilots,...
How far would you hike for fellowship?
When Tim and Rebecca Ingles tried to take a trip to town from the remote village where they minister, it turned into quite an adventure. Pray for encouragement and perseverence for missionaries who serve in isolated location, and for safety for...
Significant opportunities to give
Several New Tribes Mission projects have strategic importance in reaching tribes and transforming lives. These include Bible translation, sponsoring missionary flights and expanding NTM's capacity to train missionaries. Pray that funds are...
Finishing up
Author: Ian Fallis
Several New Tribes Mission projects are almost completely funded. Pray that funding comes in to pay for training Africans, purchasing a helicopter. expanding a radio station and putting a new engine in an airplane.
A path with unknown distance and destination
It's been a long haul for missionary pilot Charlie Patton to make all the arrangements to fly and service planes in Brazil. Pray that he is able to find a flight instructor who can help provide the flying time required to get his Brazilian pilot's...
Clouds hinder spread of Gospel
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilots in Papua New Guinea are dealing with cloud-filled skies that make it impossible to land in many areas of the country. Pray for safety of missionary pilots flying in adverse weather conditions. Praise God with us that news reached...
Kodiak arrives in Asia-Pacific region
NTM's Kodiak arrived Sunday in the Asia-Pacific region, where it will be used to support ministry to tribal people in remote villages. Pray that all the final arrangements for putting the plane into service can be made quickly.
The first landing
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Thank God for the aviation ministry of Daren Spence, Gerhard Buettner and other NTM pilots who play a vital role in the support and encouragement of missionaries who live and minister in remote locations. Pray that God will give them many...
'Humbled that God works through me'
Author: Cathy Drobnick
Pray for Mike and Kelly McGregor and their family in their vital aviation ministry in Papua New Guinea. Pray for God to protect them, both as a family and as Mike flies many ministry miles over the jungles.
Should you call the helicopter?
Author: Brian Schaadt
Please pray for Brian and Katherine Schaadt in their NTM aviation ministry in Papua New Guinea. Pray that God will bless their efforts to minister to physical needs and that this will open doors to minister to spiritual needs. Thank God for using...
Airstrip is a Strange delight
Author: Dena McMaster
When Chis and Lynne Strange saw the photo of the airstrip in the Banwaon village where they live, they were delighted to see all the work that was done. Pray the Strange and Castelijn families and that the pilot will be able to finish the needed...
God's plan includes sickness and problems
Thank God for NTM missionaries like Dan and Judy Burke and NTM missionary pilots like Dwight Brown who fly to remote places to share the Gospel.  Pray for God's blessing and protection on them and for fruitfulness in their ministries.
Learning their language to teach it to others
The North Wahgi people are preparing to hear and teach about the Bible by learning to read and write their own language. Pray that God prepares their hearts to learn and hear.
Fuel Exhaustion
Author: Donna Ryan
Missionaries Brian and Bailey Pruett need strength as they scramble to complete ministry responsibilities and prepare their young family to return to the USA on home assignment in a few weeks. “We have set our minds and hearts on finishing...
Typhoon demonstrates need for shelter
Don and Char Epp are helping the Agtas with three community projects: a building that will serve as community center, clinic and storm shelter; clean water; and battling tuberculosis. Pray that the Agta people see Christ’s love in Don and...
Nearly 100 flights
Author: David Bell
From the time missionaries began working among the Akolet people, until the Gospel was presented, missionary pilot Randy Smyth made nearly 100 flights in their support. Thank God for pilots and others who make work possible in remote parts of the...
It takes a team
Author: Ian Fallis
Dinangat believers recently had an opportunity to see part of the team that it took to bring God's Word to them, and were very thankful. Thank you for praying -- you're part of that team too.
Aviation
Author: David Bell
NTM Aviation only has enough fuel for flights through the end of the month. Please pray that a fuel shipment will be expedited.
‘One family now’
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilot Mike McGregor is privileged to observe the spiritual growth in newly formed tribal churches on New Britain Island as he flies from village to village helping missionaries. Pray for Mike as he gets to know the new believers and...
Needing a good night’s sleep
Author: Ian Fallis
Missionary pilot Brian Pruett praises God for his wife, who makes it possible for him to accomplish the ministry God has set before him. Praise God with us for faithful pilots and their wives, and the roles they play in planting churches among...
Flooding slows Scripture printing
Pray that permanent repairs can be made quickly to a dam that is counted for electricity that runs the equipment used in printing scripture and other materials for three Higaunon dialects. Recent flooding damaged the dam.
From bleak to full strength
Author: Ian Fallis
The aviation team in the Philippines is back to full strength with the addition of a helicopter and several pilots. Pray for their safety as they serve the missionary teams.
Siawis welcome old friends
Author: Dena McMaster
The Siawi church is growing in its understanding of how God works through his people. Pray for continued growth in Christ. Pray also that the church will soon function with its own leaders.
No easy task
Author: Ian Fallis
Supply buyers and pilots are busy meeting the needs of missionaries in remote tribal areas. Please pray that they will have strength and wisdom to meet the demands of the job.
Believer's death opens door
Author: Dena McMaster
Parents of a 16-year-old Banwaon girl who died of tuberculosis have begun attending Bible teaching. Aysa trusted Christ before her death and the parents were impressed when more than 100 believers held a funeral for her. Pray that the parents will...
Medical flight was the easy part
Author: Christina Conrad
Missionary pilot Daren Spence flew into a remote airstrip so a woman who had complications in childbirth could get to a hospital. Thank God that the woman was able to deliver healthy twins.
Awaiting Kodiak arrival excites pilot
Medical needs and visa problems are trying for the NTM Aviation team. Pray for perseverance.
Missionaries' son has tumor
Author: David Bell
Six-year-old Elias Gappmayr is to have surgery Friday (Thursday evening in the USA) for a brain tumor. Pray that the operation and recovery goes well for the son of missionaries Richard and Carmen Gappmayr.
A dream fulfilled
Author: David Bell
Missionary pilot Brian Pruett flew his first solo mission this week as he flew a couple out for medical care. It was the fulfillment of his childhood dream. Thank God for missionary pilots and pray for Brian and his wife, Bailey, as they serve...
One job finished, another to do
Author: David Bell
A helicopter that was used to train 13 pilots and mechanics is being prepared for shipment to the Philippines. Please pray for a safe voyage and for a smooth and quick importing process.
Kodiak dedicated in ceremony
Author: David Bell
A dedication ceremony was held in Sanford, Florida, on Monday to thank and praise God for providing NTM with its first Kodiak aircraft. A large crowd was on hand to participate in the dedication. Please pray for the arrangements and paperwork to...
Watching the Paint Dry
Yuspiter Yambung is scheduled for another interview April 1 as part of the application process for his visa to the USA where he will get additional training to maintain the Bell helicopter. Please pray for the application to be processed in time...
'Focus on the task at hand'
Author: David Bell
Missionary pilot Clif Huntting saw huge needs in Haiti, and coped by focusing on the task at hand. Pray for safety for the relief workers. Pray too that food, water and medical care can be brought to those in need.
Saving lives in Haiti
Author: Jane Keller
The rescue effort in Haiti is draining, but missionary pilot Zach Keller is thankful for the opportunity to serve God. Please pray that he will be encouraged and continue to be a light as he works among those devastated by last month’s...
Flying in Haiti rewarding, challenging
Missionary pilot Zach Keller is gaining experience as he helps with the relief effort in Haiti, but seeing the hurting people has been "totally heart breaking" for him. Please pray that those he is flying with can get the fuel they need and keep...
Simbari trip is highlight
Author: Emily Henard
The students at Interface flew into a Simbari village over the weekend to give them a glimpse of a tribal church in action. Please pray for them as they return to their homes and discern how they will use what they’ve been learning for the...
Missionary pilot flying in Haiti
NTM missionary pilot Zach Keller took the opportunity a friend offered to help with relief flights in Haiti. Pray for his safety, and that he can be a huge help and blessing.
Aviation: Kodiak
The first of NTM’s Kodiak fleet is now being readied to serve in the Asia-Pacific region. NTM Aviation took delivery last week. Please pray that additional equipment can be installed easily and that the plane will have a safe journey.
NTM at the controls
Author: Ian Fallis
The first of 14 Kodiak airplanes is now in the hands of NTM Aviation's pilots and mechanics, bound eventually for the Asia-Pacific region.
Up in the air (in a good way)
Author: Ian Fallis
Please pray that the first plane of NTM’s Kodiak fleet will be delivered on time and will be rapidly readied for its use in getting the Gospel to tribal people.
Piloting a kayak
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilot Joel Davis piloted a Kayak on rescue missions during recent storms in the Philippines. Pray for him and his family as they make the transition to serving there.
Kodiak moves closer to completion
NTM’s first Kodiak is through five steps of a seven-stage construction process. Pray that all goes well for the plane to be completed in January 2010.
Class full of kids to board Kodiak
The tail will soon be put onto NTM’s first Kodiak airplane, under construction in Sandpoint, Idaho. Pray that all goes smoothly for delivery in December or January.
Two injured men flown out
Author: Marc Menne with Michelle Pierce
The two, hurt in separate incidents, would have faced a long, rough trip to the hospital without access to a helicopter.
Brevity of Life
Author: Jackie Fallis
On a medevac over the weekend, a man bitten by a death adder breathed his last five minutes after takeoff. Pilot Nate Schrag returned the man to his village. Please pray for Nate as he flies and handles various situations. Pray too that the family...
Everyone but the pig happy in the end
One collision with a pig, an overgrown landing spot, absent missionaries and a shortage of fuel couldn’t keep missionaries Joseph Colyn and Joe Evans from feeling blessed. Shuttling supplies into a remote location took longer than expected,...
Flight Program moves forward
Author: Dena McMaster
Praise God that missionary pilot Steffan Pyle has completed his training to fly the Jet Ranger helicopter and can provide flight service that has been sorely missed.
Behind the scenes, but not to God
Author: Dena McMaster
Bobby and Rhesa Bagley continue in the steps of their families as missionaries. Bobby ministers through aviation mechanics and Rhesa teaches math to 4th graders at the mission school. Please pray for Bobby and Rhesa as they serve missionaries who...
Summer is and isn't a break
Author: Dena McMaster
Jerry and Renee Cox are taking advantage of the slower summer pace, spending time on family and correspondence courses. Pray for the couple as they serve other missionaries through flight services and teaching.
Equipping for the skies
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilot Brian Schaadt recently attended a course to help him train helicopter pilots, and has more training ahead. Pray for diligence and focus for Brian.
Encouragers are encouraged
Author: Dena McMaster
A recent Bible conference encouraged Chimane believers and missionaries. Please pray that God will use them to touch others, bringing more Chimanes to place their faith in Christ.
Veteran pilot changes ministry
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionaries Charlie and Ruth Patton are returning to Brazil to serve with New Tribes Mission Aviation. Pray that their transition goes well.
Training center graduates eager to reach
Six couples have finished specialized training and will graduate from NTM's Missionary Training Center on Wednesday. Please pray for them as they build their support teams and prepare to begin their ministries.
Taking Flight
Author: Dena McMaster
Please pray for missionaries Bryan and Melissa Abbott as they make plans to move to begin their ministry, and for Bryan and Yuspiter Yambung as they travel to the USA for further aviation training.
NTM Aviation to the rescue again
A husband and wife recently flew to a medical facility so the wife could get more help than she can in her Palawano village. Pray that this practical help makes them more open to the Gospel.
Moving into a country, a culture
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilot, Dan Swanson is preparing to begin flying for NTM Aviation in Bolivia. Pray that his paperwork is completed soon.
Flying, checking and training
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary Linda Krieg is busy these days, traveling all over Papua New Guinea, attending conferences, training missionaries and preparing to finish the Siawi New Testament translation. Please pray that the translation is clear and that her...
Missionaries returning home
Author: David Bell
Two missionaries, Yuspiter Yambung and Nomad Nelman, who have completed their training with NTM Aviation are returning home. Please pray for them as they and their families travel and begin ministry in the Asia-Pacific region.
A village to the rescue
Author: Christina Johnson
Thank God for the work He is doing in the hearts of Banwaon believers. They carried a woman down a rough trail for 27 miles so she could get to a hospital.
Willing to help wherever
Author: Dena McMaster
Jim and Kris Stewart flew into action when their help was needed for a Bible translation workshop. Thank the Lord with us for willing and flexible people -- and pray for more of them.
Globe trotting the aviation way
Author: Dena McMaster
The aviation program is crucial to ministry but the upkeep can be expensive. Please pray for the mechanics to be precise and also for the safety of the pilots providing flight service.
'Halfway between somewhere and nowhere'
Missionary pilot Paul Wilhelmson waited at the closest airport while a missionary family made an 11-hour trip to meet him.
Plane an answer to prayer
Author: Dena McMaster
When it looked like flight costs would become too much, God provided. Praise God for His provision of a Cessna 182.
No carrots till January
Author: Dena McMaster
God sent carrots to a remote missionary family, teaching a valuable lesson. Thank the Lord for His love and care for us.
A vital team member
Author: Dena McMaster
Missionary pilot Charlie Patton, serving with his wife Ruth, arrived safely in their place of ministry recently. Please pray for safety for Charlie as he flies to remote tribal villages.
God's answer arrives -- just in time
Twenty minutes into a flight, pilot Dave Douglas received an urgent call to help a young tribal girl who had been bitten by a poisonous snake. Praise God that the girl was transported to a hospital for treatment and is recovering.
Plain English
Author: Bryan Abbott, with Jackie Fallis
Missionary pilot Bryan Abbott set out in language study and 'learned' an English word. Pray for patience and a sense of humor for Bryan and his wife, Melissa.
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