Vision Summer 2017 | Page 12

“I am sorry, we borrowed these photographs many years ago and they have been sitting in our garage…” Recently returned to the offices at Global Interaction was a large box, dropped off at reception with a brief message, “I am sorry we borrowed these photographs many years ago and they have been sitting in our garage…” The box was opened and inside was packets of photographs in folders labelled ‘Historic PNG’. The archives of Global Interaction are full of boxes, like the one delivered, each contains a treasure trove of images, film footage and information that tell a story of how this ministry has grown. The photographs are unique to the pioneering work of cross-cultural workers and there is an extensive alumni associated with this organisation whose stories we continue to gather and look forward to sharing with Vision readers. For all who have engaged in Baptist missions work, we know our history was built on strong foundations, that continues today. We hope to continue the process of digitising the images, so that they are kept as a lasting record for the next generations. If you are interested in this project, or looking for other ways to volunteer within the National or State offices, please get in touch: [email protected] 11 GLOBAL INTERACTION