Terang Lentera Sahabat Indonesia

The interior of Papua, Indonesia, is one of the most remote places on earth. It’s only accessible through small aircraft landing on dirt runways carved into the mountains.

It’s here that Dr. Julius Surjadi has set up camp on a community health and evangelistic ministry that has brought transformational change to the Wolani people, a previously unreached people group. While based on Bugalaga, the ministry serves 35 villages in the Mbeamo region.

“By the grace of God, we are seeing the transformation of their life to be a more connected and developed people group,” Surjadi said.

Some of the medical activities include promoting nutrition, tuberculosis treatments and vaccinations. They train health care workers, and conduct health education for pastors and the community. A small clinic and medical storage area was constructed in Bugalaga to assist in the efforts.

The ministry uses a Bible school to provide education to the local children, of which more than 800 have graduated. Regular seminars are hosted for the churches. The ministry also engages in two- to three-week walking evangelistic trips to share the Gospel in the remote areas and to encourage new believers.