Upon Al Pence’s return to Ukarumpa, he got the key to the Steinkrauses house and went to see if there
was anything special there. The Holy Spirit ministered to Al as he went in even though he was still
struggling to understand their early death. The strong feeling of order and peace in their house helped
him understand that God had thoughts and ways that he did not have.
A week later on March 28, a memorial service was held at Ukarumpa. It was centered on the theme that
Vonnie had identified, “Glorifying God, No Matter the Cost”. Now they had witnessed part of the cost of
the “healing of the land” in New Guinea.
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls
to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.
But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone
who hates their life in this world, will keep it for
eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me;
and where I am, my servant also will be. My father
will honor the one who serves me. John 12:24-26 (NIV)
Memorial table at Ukarumpa prepared by Louise Bass (Photo Courtesy of Phyllis Meier)
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