p. 25 | In New Guinea by Bennie Tavodi

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Oct 31, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, Nos. 43, 44.

In New Guinea

By Bennie Tavodi

By a Fijian Teacher

WE see that the people are beginning to understand why we came two years ago to live among them. At first the boys at our Bisiatabu station laughed during worship, now they reverence; they used to talk during service, now they rebuke others for talking; before they did not know what it was to confess a fault; now they admit wrong-doing.

When they first came to Bisiatabu they used to say, "Misi Ka ena gabu", (this is Mr. Carr's place); now they say, "Dirava ena gabu" (this is God's place). At first we were delighted to hear any of them speak the name of Jesus; but now they can tell us what Jesus did to save them from their sins. When we think of the generations these people have been in utter darkness, now that we see them beginning to appreciate the things of God, it is wonderful in our eyes.

With two of the boys I made a trip far into the mountains to preach to the people; and I realize that the Holy Spirit used us to tell the people of Jesus. I was pleased to hear the boys tell their people of what they had seen and heard at the mission. And the Lord protected and brought us home in safety.

Bennie Tavodi.

Bisiatabu, New Guinea.