My name is Sakarias Yuaipo. I was born in 1964, and am married to Taiwalu Sakarias, who is born in 1975. We have five biological children and two adopted.

My name is Robert Eko Ikoliso.  I was born in 1968. I am a translator trainee for the Angaataha Old Testament Translation Project. My wife’s name is Yatusamuwo Robert, born in 1972. She is a housewife.

My name is Onesimas Jeremiah. I was born on 5 May, 1982. I’m married to Resina (12 March, 1991). We have two children. Wama is our adopted daughter born on 16 June, 2002, and is in grade 2.  Enang is our newly born girl, born on 3 September, 2009.

My name is Matthew Keputung and I was born in1974. My wife’s name is Mitingano Eron, born in 1983. We have two children:  Eddy Matthew (May 3, 1996) who is attending Bawas Primary School and is in grade 4; and John Matthew (December 30, 2007).

My name is Karen Kekeng, born 12 April1982. I am still single. On 27 December 2006 I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour, Lord and Master at a youth camp through the preaching of Christ by Pastor Ebo Samky, a Principal of the Holy Spirit school.

Hello! I'm Jeffery Iwiai. I was born in 16 September 1988. I was married in 2009 to my wife  Delenny who was born on June 5, 1992. We have no children yet.

My name is Ishmael Samuel. I was born in 1973. I am married to Gidip and we have five children. Two of our children are in school. Their names are: Yunoma (27 July 1997) attending grade 4; Everlyn (13 June 2001) attending grade 2; Sandonix (27 April 2003); Kila (27 September 2006); and Margret (18 June 2009).

My name is Dambingo Geowa. I was born in 1989. When I was doing grade 7 my father died. I left school for a year and in 2005 I repeated grade 7. In 2006 I completed grade 8.   

By Carole Spaeth

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