Record of Remembrance




The Niugini Culture Society will keep the memory of all those alive, who have sympathized and contributed to the cause of Mission among the people of Papua New Guinea.

Therefore, the contributions for the work of the Niugini Culture Society can be donated in grateful memory of those persons, whose lives have significantly been associated with the history of the Church in Papua New Guinea. An entry into the “Record of Remembrance” is possible with a donation of 100 Euro and above.



  • 28.06.2018

    In memory of Martin and Ilse Börner, 1933-1970. Arriving in PNG in 1933 Martin Börner was in charge of supplying the early missionary advance into the Highlands with necessary equipment and household goods. He built the Malahang airstip for the Mission airplane “Papua”. After World War II the Börners became houseparents of Katherine -Lehmann-School in Wau. After his wife Ilse died, he was in charge of Gabmazung, an agricultural farm, set up to provide food for the students of Balob Teachers College. Here Börner pioneered the successful cultivation of paddy-rice.

    EUR 200



  • 11.04.2018

    In memory of Frieda Strehlow, born Keyßer. As missionary couple they served in Hermannsburg, Central Australia from 1894-1922. Frieda, sister of the New Guinea missionary Christian Keysser was particularly concerned with care of aborigines, confronted with social and health problems, especially young mothers, thus disputing the prevailing official belief, that the aborigines were a dying race. She documented her activities in her diary. Frieda was honored in the exhibition “ 95 Schätze - 95 Menschen” on the occasion of the Reformation Anniversary in Wittenberg 2017.

    EUR 200



  • 15.12.2017

    In memory of Leonhard and Ottilie Flierl, Missionary in Kâte area, from 1921 onward pioneer explorer into the highlands.

    EUR 250



  • 15.12.2017

    In memory of Adolph von Hansemann (1826-1903). He was the director of the New Guinea Company and in 1886 allowed Johann Flierl to travel to New Guinea. He intensively supported the beginnings of the missionary activities of the Neuendettelsau Mission in New Guinea.

    EUR 250



  • 30.07.2014

    In memory of Leonhard and Ottilie Flierl, Missionary in Kâte area, from 1921 onward pioneer explorer into the highlands.

    EUR 1000



  • 19.11.2013

    In memory of Bischof Dr. Wesley Kigasung, Bishop, first theological Doctor of Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea

    EUR 570



  • 18.11.2013

    In memory of Thilde and Adolf Wagner, Heldsbach, Adolf born in Wareo, was killed in 1943 as Martyr in the battle between the military forces

    D (-)



  • 13.10.2013

    In memory of Heinrich Fellmann, first German Methodist Missionary and Bibeltranslator of the Bismarck Archipelago

    EUR 250



  • 10.10.2013

    In memory of sons of missionary families killed as soldiers in World War 2 Hermann Bamler, Walther Bamler, Paul Döbler, Ulrich Flierl, Oswald Flierl, Siegfried Flierl, Hans Langholf, Gerhard Langholf, Johannes Pfalzer, Otto Pfalzer, Karl Schuster, Friedrich Strehlow, Hermann Strehlow, Siegfried Wacke, Johannes Ziegler, Walther Zwanzger, Michael Zwanzger

    EUR 100



  • 05.09.2013

    In memory of Herbert and Annemarie Junker, Founding of Kol Station in 1958, Ogelbeng Seminary 1963-1969

    EUR 300



  • 28.01.2013

    In memory of Haringkec Bai, Pioneer Evangelist in Hube area and Hymn Composer

    EUR 200



  • 28.01.2013

    In memory of David Anam, Teacher and Church Artist

    EUR 200



  • 28.01.2013

    In memory of Dr.h.c.Christian Keyßer, Sattelberg, Missionary, Teacher, Missiologist

    EUR 200



  • 19.11.2012

    In memory of Martin Doblies, Coworker of Johann Flierl in Cooktown

    EUR 200



  • 02.11.2012

    In memory of Dr. Willi Flierl, Country Expert and Bible Translator

    EUR 300



  • 03.09.2012

    Erna Stöckle, born Wagner

    D (-)



  • 19.07.2012

    In memory of Fritz and Jutta Bergmann, born Keysser, Finschhafen, Missionary in Kaiapit

    EUR 200



  • 19.07.2012

    In memory of Martin and Imma Zimmermann, born Keysser, Missionary in Raipinka

    EUR 200



  • 18.07.2012

    In memory of Wilhelm and Hertha Fugmann, born Keysser, Finschhafen, Madang, Lae, Manager and Founder of Namasu

    EUR 200



  • 15.04.2012

    In memory of Bischof Sir Zurewec and his wife Eleju – First indigenous Bishop of the Lutheran Church

    EUR 200



  • 15.11.2011

    In memory of Bischof Dr. Wesley Kigasung – Bishop, first theological Doctor of Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea

    EUR 250