What Does Samaritan Aviation Do?
A mission modeled after a parable.
The model for Samaritan Aviation’s ministry is laid out in Luke 10…
“But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
“He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.”
Samaritan Aviation is a literal interpretation of the parable of the Good Samaritan. We are called to be servants to the people the world is ignoring. Instead of walking by on the other side of the road, we are engaging the dire medical needs of the remote river communities of the East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. We are going to them and bandaging their wounds with modern medical supplies.
“Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
Samaritan Aviation offers free emergency medical evacuations to the only hospital in an area the size of Mississippi. Samaritan’s amphibious 206s can pick up patients all along the 700 mile Sepik River and transport them to the hospital, turning a 4 day trip in a canoe into a 45 minute flight. Instead of using a donkey, we’re using a floatplane.
The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said
Samaritan Aviation doesn’t just save lives by providing free emergency care, they also save souls through their hospital visitation ministry.
Culturally, the hospital expects the patients’ families to provide meals and hygiene products but since the patients are so far from their families, that support system isn’t there. Samaritan Aviation steps in and provides these basic needs, as well as Biblically based counseling, a friendly face, and, of course, the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Here’s an example of Samaritan Aviation in action…
Samaritan Also…
Supplies Aid outposts
Provides Relief During Natural Disasters
Trains Aid Workers in Remote Areas
“Go and Do Likewise”
We need additional investors to help us go and help Samaritan Aviation give hope and access to the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. We’ve joined Samaritan Aviation as a mechanic family helping to keep the airplanes flying safely and effectively. But we can’t do this on our own. Will you help get us there?