Jungle Campers about to leave Ukarumpa for the Markham advance base in 1958. Chet Frantz is driving the tractor.
Vonnie (standing) with Walt in the red shirt were on staff to help new members. (Photo Courtesy of Bruce Hooley)
At Ukarumpa the Steinkrauses were known for their hospitality to new arrivals. Their house, which Walt
built, had the largest living room on center and so was often used for potlucks and fellowship. Many
Australians were introduced to pizza for the first time in their home. The Steinkraus yard had several
flower gardens, which often furnished the flowers for celebrations, including weddings, at Ukarumpa.
Vonnie became pregnant during their first years at Ukarumpa, and on November 21, 1959, Kerry Lynn
was born at the Lutheran Mission Hospital near the northern coastal town of Madang. Coming back to
Ukarumpa with a new little family member, they continued their work in various support roles while
they waited for the opportune time to take on a Bible translation project.
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