We were welcomed to the island with a tropical feast.

Margaret Matzke May 8, 2015 at 9:51 pm

Looking forward to seeing you in June! We plan to travel to Texas for a class reunion near Ft. Worth on June 6th and perhaps stay for the Schneider reunion the following weekend. Our cousin Donna is coming from Maryland and we haven’t seen her for many years–since her wedding I think which was about 30 years ago.
Praying for the needs you listed. Stay safe as you travel.
Love you all, Margaret

Rob & Mar Thomson October 3, 2015 at 2:15 pm

Looks like a good page to read … but it’s too small … and when I use a couple of methods to blow it up, it distorts into fuzziness. Any tips about viewing it in a bigger size?
Rob

Martha October 3, 2015 at 4:19 pm

Hi, Rob,

Don’t try to read it on the page, click on the ‘Matzke Messenger – September 2015’ and it should open it into a pdf. Let us know if that doesn’t work and we will email it to you. Thanks for asking!
Martha

Jack Bradford September 10, 2016 at 9:16 am

DEar Tim and Martha,

So good to be caught up to date with your work and the family news. I am always privileged to be able to support you and pray everyday that it will continue to be fruitful and satisfying. We pray that you will have the opportunity of a rejuvenating time to get your spiritual batteries working in top shape.

Blessings on you and may God continue to enlarge your ministry.

With care,

Jack and Carole

Lynn Kroonblawd September 10, 2016 at 8:40 pm

Hi Tim & Martha,

It is always such an inspiration to read about your work in the Solomon Islands! We’ll be praying for the Lord to provide the respite you need somewhere in New Zealand. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry as you help the people of the Solomon Islands read God’s Word in their own languages.

In Christ,

Lynn & Jim

Dalton Noack September 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

Thanks for giving us this opportunity giving a better feel for your lives and ministries.

Praising God for His daily seen/unseen blessings and you two are among them,

Dalton and Deanne

Margreet DenOudsten March 4, 2019 at 3:46 pm

May you receive many more “sewing machine” gifts and experiences in the weeks and months ahead. Know you are loved.

Martha March 4, 2019 at 4:03 pm

Thank you. We really are grateful for each one, but this one especially touched my heart last week.

Julie morgan March 4, 2019 at 8:59 pm

This was beautifully written, Martha! I still remember the pretty curtains you made for my little apartment in png! I have been on the receiving end of many comforting “gifts from you…wantok bilong mi!

Martha March 6, 2019 at 7:55 am

Thanks, Julie!

Jennifer Ragaruma February 9, 2021 at 1:32 am

Oh what a lovely photo of you all together!

Lynn Chapman February 9, 2021 at 3:33 pm

Enjoy reading these updates so much. And get a real charge seeing which mask is up next!

Martha February 9, 2021 at 4:03 pm

Thanks for reading and for making us the beautiful masks!

Jennifer Ragaruma February 10, 2021 at 4:24 am

Love this!

Tom J February 10, 2021 at 8:43 am

I thought you were surrendering those items because of a suicide threat….will check again in about two weeks. You are pioneers! Blessings and prayers

Lynn Chapman February 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm

Creative as usual, Martha!

Martha February 10, 2021 at 1:49 pm

There ARE other things we are not allowed to have. That would be for another post.

Madeleine Black February 10, 2021 at 4:22 pm

Hi only 12 degrees here. no moisture. Sunday to get negative degrees

Joanna Choate February 10, 2021 at 5:44 pm

We are praying for you guys! Keep up the good work 🙂

Martha February 12, 2021 at 7:21 pm

Thank you!

Ken Fenoglio February 13, 2021 at 12:20 pm

Genius!!!

Alan February 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm

Innovative as always

Ken Fenoglio February 15, 2021 at 6:54 am

Y’all are unbelievably creative and resourceful. I want to be just like YOU when I grow up‼️What blessings you bring to people in need

Lora Graham February 20, 2021 at 3:05 am

You all are very creative. I wondered how you eating. Great adventures for Mr. and Mrs. Mcguyver!! Lora

Martha February 20, 2021 at 8:56 am

Thanks,Lora, We can order from the hotel restaurant as well, but the meals tend to be pretty carb-heavy and veggie-light, not to mention the expense. It’s been fun to try and think of things we could make on our own. Colleagues have helped deliver orders of groceries, which have made this all possible!

Martha February 20, 2021 at 8:58 am

Thanks,Lora. Ordering from the hotel restaurant is a possibility, but the meals tend to be a bit carb-heavy and veggie-light, so we have tried to find other alternatives that are healthy and save us some money. Colleagues have sent in groceries which has made the ‘cooking’ possible and they have provided a few homemade meals as well. We are grateful.

Dalton Noack December 4, 2021 at 5:19 am

We appreciate your sharing this update. God’s will be done in the long run! Dalton and Deanne

Linda Simons December 4, 2021 at 8:05 am

Hey, I’ve been to Buma–but it was about 100 years ago. Praying things calm down there, so sad!

Ginger August 10, 2023 at 11:16 pm

I love hearing about your life in the Solomons and your home God has provided for you there.

Martha August 11, 2023 at 11:18 am

Thanks. I need to share more often!

Nancy Baughman November 5, 2024 at 1:25 am

Thanks for the update… praying for you both. Trust you have a restful fall – enjoy your family time !
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you both richly,
Nancy Baughman

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