From Guinea-
During World War II, 12 Anglicans working for God's Church in PNG lost their lives. This year marks the 70th anniversary since the death of the Martyrs of New Guinea.
The 12 Anglican Martyrs of PNG who died between 1942 and 1943 were Lilla Lashmar (teacher), Margery Brenchley (nurse), John Duffill (builder), Bernard Moore (priest), Mavis Parkinson (teacher), May Hayman (nurse), Vivian Redlich (priest), Lucian Tapiedi (evangelist and teacher), John Barge (priest), Henry Matthews (priest), Henry Holland (priest) and Leslie Gariardi (evangelist and teacher).
We remember these brave and courageous people by celebrating Martyrs' Day on 2 September and ABM has launched a special campaign to continue God's work in PNG. The focus is on St Margaret's Hospital in Ono Bay, north-east of Port Moresby.
In recent years, ABM has been working with the Anglican Church in PNG to upgrade St Margaret's Health Clinic to a Level 5 hospital. The hospital will now operate as a satellite hospital to the state-run Popondetta General Hospital while recruiting staff and improving skills.
The renovation and building of staff housing is one of the main priorities at present as quite a large number are needed. Currently the focus is on the construction of houses for the Hospital Manager and the Doctor.
Once the upgrading is complete, it will greatly benefit the local community living in this remote region of PNG.
The Fundraising Manager for ABM, Christopher Brooks, said: "We hope our supporters will be inspired by the Martyrs of PNG and contribute to the work of St Margaret's Hospital.
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