SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist: Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com / Website: sgbm-malawi-africa.com
Date: 11th April 2026
Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:
Ps 145:1 ¶ David’s Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
Ps 145:2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
Ps 145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
This Psalm is said to be written by King David, towards the end of his life, I have often wondered what it is that people will say, write, or leave behind for others to read, remember as they come to the close of their life here in earth.
I have much to report on, much to share, much to encourage you (the reader) in the LORD’S workings here in PNG. The weeks have passed rapidly with much toiling and labouring, nights are short, the days long. The work has kept both Jacob, and I engaged with literally few waking moments to spare.
I have not re-read my last report so I am not sure where I left off, this is simply a short version of several reports to come in bringing you up to date on the work, the events, mostly here in PNG, however I have been heavily involved in administration with the work in Malawi, and Mozambique. I will be attaching some pictures with the report along with such events in other reports to come.
There is a WhatsApp group channel that I use with some pastors / preachers whom I stay in contact with frequently. At times, it is easier, faster, and more efficient (as I am on the go most of the time). For me to get a quiet setting in the house to write out a ‘official’ report has become very difficult. If you (the reader) have time to browse Facebook on a daily basis, then you simply have too much time on your hands.
Jacob and I entered PNG on the 9th of January 2026, we hit the ground running, (not a play on words), it was (go from day one) and has been nonstop since then to now. The PNG government has a system for those wishing to visit, you get a sixty-day visitor’s visa, and only once can this be extended up to thirty days, then you have to leave the country. Once outside the country, you may reapply for another sixty-day visa but must be outside PNG when making application.
I have had meetings after meetings with pastors, tribal leaders, church members, all participating together to work cooperatively in preparation for the venue (at the Tanggi mission station) for the upcoming ordinations of seventeen men. I do not know of in my lifetime, this has ever been witnessed. I don’t remember my father ever speaking of this kind even in his generation, perhaps some of you have (?). It is not only making PNG history, but I believe even world history. It is a shame that some of the younger brethren (preachers) who were politely invited, not only to visit this work (which over the years) has been attacked by some but were invited to participate in this great event….
I had a field to buy, I just took a bride, I had to burry my father, (I have a holiday to go on); I don’t have the budget, I am too old……yes and so the stories were told in Jesus’ day, and in every generation too.
Jacob will be the ‘witness’, my Pastor is coming, he will testify, my baby sister is coming, she has a history here as I do, and again GOD raises up the most unlikely people to witness and testify of HIS marvellous and wonderful grace. LORD willing Bro. Edwin Chipala will be here to participate in and witness this great historical event.
The old mission station being the venue, much physical work had to be and is being now also carried out. The list is too long; however, I will put it on a level you can understand. The house was broken into back in 2023, much of my camping equip, household items, bedding, linen, mattresses, pillows, some tools, most of my clothes, footwear etc. were stolen.
I wrote much about all this, that is not the point now, its only to reiterate the fact that the house needed repairs, the water tank was stolen, solar panels, solar batteries etc…. I had to start all over from scratch. However here is the dilemma, (most supplies) have to be bought in Mt. Hagen, the distance between is (187) miles to the Tanggi mission station. Do not be deceived as to the mileage, it takes on a average of eight (8) to ten (10) hours of hard driving to make this trip. Across the mountains, the roads (halfway) onward are beyond words to describe to you. The vehicle gets beat up, your body takes on great stress, and constant monitoring of the cargo, it has to be tied, strapped, welded on, bolted etc…to stay in place.
Because of the distance, time consumed, monetary expense involved, no (light) load is allowed, you wait until you have the money to make a full load, then pray the vehicle doesn’t break down.
Jacob has been learning a lot that he never got the opportunity, he is seeing firsthand how N.T. mission work is to be operated and managed, the challenges, blessings, what it means to live out the command of (Mt.28:18-20) the final “order” that our LORD gave His church.
Much can be said, more to write but not yet. A lot to be done, time is of essence, as I close out this short report, may our LORD keep each of you in the centre of HIS will, bless the work of your hands for His eternal Kingdom. Thanking each of you for your faithful prayers and financial support. I could not do what I do, without your cooperative effort.
In His Name,
Missionary Peter Halliman