Showing God's love through aviation services in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. Visit our website www.samaritanaviation.org
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Samaritan Aviation exists to demonstrate God’s love by providing aviation and medical services in remote areas. Operating some of the only floatplanes in Papua New Guinea, we serve those living in the East Sepik province through emergency life flights, medicine delivery, disaster relief and community health programs.
Join us at the Willmar Municipal Airport this Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, for a special opportunity to see our newly refurbished floatplane up close! Along with meeting part of our team and hearing more about our mission in Papua New Guinea!
Come see our newest floatplane bound for Papua New Guinea! Meet our team, hear about our mission and there will be a taco bar! Join us on Sunday, August 18th 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Muscatine Airport, IA.
Clement was just 15 years old when he contracted malaria and became temporarily paralyzed. The teenager was unable to walk or even sit up when we brought him to Boram Hospital and his parents were very concerned. Doctors quickly started treatment for Clement and within just a few days, he began to recover drastically. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to share the gospel with Clement and his family and to have witnessed Clement walking once more as he and his family returned home!
What an epic day! 🎉
Our dream team in Wewak, including Matt Condon and Dr. Georgina, quickly responded to three separate emergency calls today, saving the lives of three young women who had been bitten by venomous snakes.
Today was also a special day as it marked Dr. Georgina’s first day back at work. The Sepik is truly blessed to have her back, bringing hope and healing to our community. Welcome back, Dr. Georgina! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who supports Samaritan Aviation, making days like this possible. Together, we’re making a difference! 🌟✈️
Tommilah was at home when a large earthquake caused the house to become unstable and collapse with her inside it. When Tommilah was pulled out from the debris, it was discovered that she had suffered from a spinal injury, and Samaritan Aviation responded to the call to bring her to the hospital. We are so grateful for the time that we had to share the gospel with Tommilah and to see her return home healthy and strong!
Delcy was afraid when we flew her into Boram Hospital to receive treatment for major pregnancy complications. Delcy's village was very isolated and everything around her at the hospital was new and strange. One thing Delcy mentioned to our staff was that she had never seen a restroom or a shower before and she had no idea how to use them. Despite her initial fear of all the unknowns, Delcy told us how grateful she was that the Lord had provided Samaritan Aviation to help her get the treatment and care that she needed. We loved getting to know Delcy and seeing her go home healthy and with many stories for her family back in her village!
Did you know Samaritan Aviation provides critical medical supplies to the people of Papua New Guinea? Last year alone, we delivered an incredible 23,000 lbs! Even our dedicated Board Member, Joey Burns, gets in on the action. All of this happens because of our devoted partners and supporters like you. Guess how many pounds we have delivered so far in 2024 in the comments below and we will send you a free T-shirt if you are correct! (This contest is now closed)
Neira was six months pregnant when she contracted malaria. While she was ill, she began to experience severe abdominal pain, and the healthcare worker attending to her was concerned that she may be going into preterm labor. Thankfully, after being evaluated at Boram Hospital, it was determined that Neira was not experiencing preterm labor, and after just a few days of treatment and monitoring, she was able to return home healthy once more!
Usena had been sick for several weeks, but she had suddenly started to take a turn for the worse when we received the call to bring her to the hospital. Usena was suffering from cerebral malaria and was so ill upon admission to the hospital that she could not even lift her head. After several days of treatment, Usena began to recover and regain her strength. We are praising the Lord for his healing of this little girl and that she was able to return home healthy once more!
Lama had been suffering from cerebral malaria for quite some time and had previously undergone treatment for the condition. He and his family thought that Lama had recovered, but then one day when Lama and a friend were out on their canoes, he suddenly passed out and fell into the lake. If it were not for the friend that had accompanied him, Lama would’ve drowned. Lama once again underwent treatment for cerebral malaria at Boram hospital and returned home after few weeks!
4-year-old Barima was playing at her grandparents' house when she fell very hard onto her elbow and fractured it. Barima had to undergo surgery to fix her elbow and spent ten days recovering at Boram Hospital. In those ten days, we had the pleasure of spending time with Barima and her parents, sharing the gospel and praying with them on our visits. We are so grateful to see Barima and her parents return home!
Mary gave birth to a healthy baby at home in her village, but soon developed postpartum complications due to a retained placenta. We swiftly brought Mary to Boram Hospital, where she underwent a procedure to remove the placenta. We're thrilled to share that Mary recovered quickly and returned home with her baby after just a few days!
While trying to care for her two children alone after her husband abandoned her, Elma became severely ill with tuberculosis. When we brought her in to Boram hospital, she was bedridden and feeling as though no one cared for her, even God. After many prayers and spending time reading the Bible to her and talking about God‘s great love for her, Elma’s faith and body began to strengthen. After several weeks in the hospital, Elma was able to return home to her two children, her trust in the Lord’s faithfulness to her renewed and strengthened!
Recently, we picked up a 14-year-old girl named Hansela who had been sick with malaria for several days and was rapidly deteriorating. Upon arrival at the hospital, Hansela received x-rays that showed that she also had tuberculosis. Hansela was immediately placed on tuberculosis and malaria medications and within a few days she recovered enough to return home!
We know it's not a competition, but we have some of the best dads on our team! 🌟 This Father's Day, we celebrate the incredible fathers among our staff in the US and the missionaries in Papua New Guinea. Happy Father's Day to our extraordinary team of dads! Your love and hard work make a world of difference. ❤️✈️🌍
We recently flew in a young pregnant woman named Georgina who had been suffering from preeclampsia. Once at the hospital, Georgina had to wait several days to undergo a c-section due to a lack of supply in her blood type. Eventually, members of Georgina’s family who shared her blood type traveled from their village to donate blood and Georgina was able to undergo a c-section and safely deliver her baby. We loved getting to know Georgina and seeing her and her newborn return home healthy!
Ismael had been sick for several months and in that time he became so weak that he could no longer even sit up. We flew Ismael to Boram Hospital and there he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and started on a treatment regimen. Less than a week after starting treatment, Ismael was able to walk again and returned home!
Anslom was bitten by a venomous snake and was beginning to show advanced signs of envenomation when we reached the village to pick him up. A nurse administered anti-venom in the village just before the flight back to Wewak and then doctors and nurses continued to monitor and treat him once we arrived at Boram Hospital. During his stay at the hospital, we had the opportunity to sit with Anslom and his parents and tell them the story of Jesus Christ. We are so grateful to have spent time with Anslom and his family and to see him go home healthy again!
**Emergency in Papua New Guinea Highlands: Urgent Call for Prayers**
Emergency crews are responding to a devastating situation in the Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, with many lives affected. We ask for your heartfelt prayers for the safety and recovery of those impacted and the strength and wisdom of the emergency responders. We are thankful to report that all Samaritan Aviation families are safe. Let's come together in faith and support during this challenging time.
Wilma had been diagnosed with tuberculosis after gradually becoming so weak that she could no longer walk. While talking with her and her sister-in-law during her stay at the hospital, we discovered that Wilma was a Christian! As she slowly healed and regained her strength, we visited with Wilma daily, praying and reading God's word. We are so thankful for the Lord's healing of Wilma and that she was able to return to her family healthy!
Last month, we received a call about a woman named Martha, who had been bitten by a venomous snake. She was beginning to show signs of envenomation. We quickly flew out to bring Martha into the hospital, where she received the life-saving anti-venom she needed. We praise God that Martha made a quick recovery and could return home after just two days in the hospital!
Mortis was checking his wild boar traps when his dogs chased a boar right into Mortis! The boar attacked and bit Mortis on his back and legs, and Mortis ran back to his village for help. Mortis' family brought him to the nearby health center. Still, his wounds were too substantial for them to treat, so Samaritan Aviation was called promptly, and we brought Mortis to Boram Hospital. When preparing to return home, Mortis expressed to us how grateful he was to the Lord for sending Samaritan Aviation to help him and his recovery!
We are grateful to have the opportunity and resources to continue saving lives like Mortis.
This Mother’s Day, we honor all the remarkable women who have loved and guided us and those who continue to love and guide us. 💕
Silvia had given birth three days prior when she developed a postpartum infection. The infection quickly progressed, and Silvia began showing signs and symptoms of sepsis. Silvia quickly recovered and returned home in less than a week, thanks to the diligence and skills of the doctors and nurses caring for her at Boram Hospital. We are praising the Lord for His healing and love for Silvia!
Jerry had received a spear wound to the back after confronting a group of people who were squatting on a piece of his land. During the confrontation, he was stabbed in the back with a spear. Jerry needed immediate medical attention. We brought him to the hospital in a lot of pain. Jerry was able to return home after just a few days of treatment, and we are praising the Lord for Jerry's healing!
Linda was suffering from a severe postpartum infection. She was weak and in a lot of pain when we brought her into the hospital. After a couple of weeks of treatment, Linda slowly began to recover. We enjoyed getting to know Linda and sharing the gospel with her. We pray for continued peace and healing as she returns home to her family!
Gloria had been experiencing severe abdominal pain, and she and her sister decided she needed to go to a medical center. So at 3 a.m. Gloria and her sister got in their canoe and traveled until 6 p.m. that evening to reach the district health center. After we had received a call from the health center and flown Gloria to Boram Hospital, we found out that Gloria had ruptured her appendix. We are so grateful for the doctors and nurses at Boram Hospital who cared for Gloria and for the Lord's protection over her, allowing her to recover fully!
Did you know today is ? Samaritan Aviation is committed to providing crucial aid and immunizations to the people of Papua New Guinea!
🎉 Exciting News! Our newest missionary family, the Yudzitskis, have safely landed in Papua New Guinea🇵🇬. Let's warmly welcome them as they start their journey to serve the communities in East Sepik Province! ❤️💛🖤
Samaritan Aviation needs your support to reach the unreachable. We're seeking a truck/SUV donation with a 7,500 lb. towing capacity, 5-7 seats, and reliability for cross-country adventures. This gift will help us journey to Oshkosh EAA Airventure 2024, where we will meet thousands of people and share our mission to reach the communities of Papua New Guinea. Please send us a private message or call our office at 480-581-1940 to donate!
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🌏✈️ Ever wonder what it’s like being a part of Samaritan Aviation? Spend a day with Josh Snader in Papua New Guinea and see the incredible work we do firsthand! Want to find out even more? Visit our website at www.samaritanaviation.org/opportunities/ and find out how you can get involved. #SamaritanAviation #PapuaNewGuinea #AviationLife #MissionaryWork #JoinUs
We had a fantastic time at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation this year! We hope to see everyone and make new friends next year!
Hear from Mark Palm our CEO and Bryan Yeager our COO and their recap on EAA - The Spirit of Aviation Airventure week in #Oshkosh2024! We are so blessed to have all our partners and everyone who came by our booth this week to support us. If you didn’t stop by this week follow our journey on Facebook, Instagram or sign up for our newsletter by clicking the link in our bio!
We want to send a huge THANK YOU to Lexie & Addie for their donation to our Fuel For Life campaign! What incredible young girls we have as partners. They are helping us bring hope and access to the people of Papua New Guinea. You can donate to our Fuel For Life program by clicking the link below https://samaritanaviation.org/fuel-for-life/
There is only a few days left at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation #Oshkosh24! If you haven’t come by the Seaplane Base yet, now is your chance! We have opportunities, new merch, and amazing stories and information about our mission! Help us bring Hope + Access to the people of Papua New Guinea!
Have you heard? We are doing a BUY ONE GET ONE CHALLENGE! All you need to do is - Take a selfie or photo with our floatplane, a staff member or volunteer, or wearing our merch! - Challenge a friend by tagging them on social media at Oshkosh to do the same! - Post it to your stories or timeline and tag us. - Receive a free t-shirt or hat when you purchase a merch item above $10.00. Hurry while supplies last!
Have you stopped by our booth at the EAA - The Spirit of Aviation #seaplanebase at Oshkosh yet? Swing by and check out our floatplane, merch, and meet with our staff and volunteers!
Come see us down at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation or the International Association of Missionary Aviation tent! We have an exciting social media challenge going on this week! Along with new merch, cornhole registration, news on our mission in Papua New Guinea and much more!
🌍 Is your church involved in monthly mission giving? We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy and Merissa Brinkerhoff from Lifepointe Church. They along with Mark and Kirsten Palm, will be sharing about how they support and partner with Samaritan Aviation! Contact us here or visit our website to help bring hope and access to the people of Papua New Guinea! 🙌❤️ #SamaritanAviation #LifepointeChurch #HopeInAction #PapuaNewGuinea
Exciting News! One of our floatplanes has been refurbished and is ready for action! Thank you to all our partners and the generosity of our supporters who made this possible. Please keep Luke Hamer and Matt Condon in your prayers as they embark on their journey back to Wewak. Your continued support means the world to us!
✈️ Did you know? Every time we pick up a patient, we take a moment to pray with them before flying to Boram Hospital in Wewak. This act of faith is a cornerstone of our service, bringing comfort and hope to those in need. Our Chief Pilot Luke Hamer shares this as one of the most meaningful aspects of our mission at Samaritan Aviation. Check out the video. Join us in our mission of providing the gospel and life-saving medical care to the remote communities of Papua New Guinea. Together, we can make a difference! 🙏💙
We're excited to share an update from Tim Askew on how Anton Yudzitski and his family are settling into Papua New Guinea. We are honored to have them apart of our team!
Happy World Family Day from Samaritan Aviation! Today we celebrate all the families in our global community! #WorldFamilyDay
Did you know? Samaritan Aviation has amazing local Papua New Guineans who play an essential role in making Samaritan Aviation's mission a reality! Hear our missionary and mechanic, Josh Snader share more. Thanks to their hard work we are reaching those who need it most in remote areas. 🙌 #SamaritanAviation #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬✨
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Come with Samaritan Aviation as we take you on an immunization outreach! As #InternationalImmunizationsWeek comes to a close, Samaritan Aviation is dedicated to ensuring hope and access for the people of Papua New Guinea!
🌍💉This #internationalimmunizationWeek, Samaritan Aviation, led by CEO Mark Palm, and Gulf Christian Services are teaming up to make a life-changing journey to Kivaumai village in the Gulf Province! 🏥💪 In a groundbreaking medical patrol, they bring much-needed vaccines and healthcare services to this remote community. Together, we're ensuring everyone in Papua New Guinea can access essential healthcare! 🌟
This week is #InternationalImmunizationsWeek! We’re proud to highlight the incredible work being done to ensure healthcare reaches every corner of Papua New Guinea. For 5 years, this community has been without proper medical care. But today, that changes, Mark Palm, CEO of Samaritan Aviation, leads the first medical patrol in Kaia village. Thanks to our donors and supporters, immunizations are reaching those who need them most.
Did you know today is #WorldMalariaDay? Samaritan Aviation is committed to providing crucial aid and immunizations to the people of Papua New Guinea! #WorldMalariaDay #internationalimmunizationweek
🎉 Exciting News! Our newest missionary family, the Yudzitskis, have safely landed in Papua New Guinea🇵🇬. Let's warmly welcome them as they start their journey to serve the communities in East Sepik Province! ❤️💛🖤
