Mark, a first draft of Acts and published the books of Genesis and I John. Work was progressing
smoothly and God was moving in the hearts of the people. The “Gospel Recording” records of the book
of Genesis were also made available to the people. One night after hearing the Gospel recording, a
Tifalmin man said “This is like food to us”. This moving by the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Tifalmin
people was so strong that the people in the village asked to have a full-time pastor who could teach
them God’s Word. Soon one from the Australian Baptist Mission would come to take up this work.
In August 27, 1968, God gave them another precious gift. Little Kathryn (Kathy) was born at Ukarumpa
and brought untold joy to family and the village people.
Kathryn in a bilum string bag – October 1969
(Photos Courtesy of Norman Steinkraus)
Kathryn - March 1970
(Photo Courtesy of Norman Steinkraus)
During the next several years the Steinkraus family made many trips out to the village and then returned
from time to time to Ukarumpa in order to care for the educational needs of Kerry. The school at
Ukarumpa provided a good education for their children. However, when the Steinkrauses were in the
village the teachers at Ukarumpa would call by short wave radio to the village to help Vonnie and Kerry
with school work.
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