Warriors Welcome into West New Britain
Arrived in Kimbe, which is the capital of the province of West New Britain in Papua New Guinea, and the largest settlement on the island. The bustling town of Kimbe is the third largest port in Papua New Guinea and is the fastest growing city in the South Pacific.
A welcome lunch in wonderful PNG hospitality style.
Bishop of NGI, +Reginald led the Eucharist at 9:00am this morning followed by an ‘Audience’ where each of us gave testimony, followed by the local clergy and senior managers of the diocese.
One asked Revd Sally M about women priests and +Reginald showed his openness but thought such a move was a few years away in PNG. We had many opportunities to chat with local people.
We’re now back in our guest house sitting under the air conditioning before the ‘guided tour’ of the area this afternoon.
Rev’d Phil Charlesworth