MR. CHRISTOPHER: Wow! What an amazing bit of irony!?!?!?

PENNY: What’s that Mr. Christopher?

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Well, I’ve been reading this book about Seram [say-RAHM] in the Maluku [mah-LOO-koo] Islands and I am putting together some interesting facts.

PENNY: Like what?

MR. CHRISTOPHER: OK, well, you will remember, from some of our research, that the Maluku Islands are known as the ‘Spice Islands.’ During colonial times these islands were known as the ‘Indies.’ It was the ‘Indies’ that Christopher Columbus was searching to find a shorter route to when, in error, he actually wound up discovering the new world … the Americas.

PENNY: Cool! I remember that from my early school days! Our country, basically, came about as a result of Europeans looking for those tiny islands … which are on the other side of the globe!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Exactly! You might say that we, as Americans, have some sort of strange connection with the Maluku Islands. Our country may never have come about had it not been for our friends in Indonesia and all of the many spices they were growing at the time!

PENNY: Hold on. Before we go any further, I need to get a handle on where these islands are and, particularly, on where the island of Seram is located. I need to know this for today’s research.

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MR. CHRISTOPHER: Like most of the rest of Indonesia, the Moluccas … Ambon and Seram specifically … are dominated by the religion of Islam.

PENNY: Yeah, who can forget that after our previous research on the island of Ambon. ‘Dominating’ is a mild word, these days, for what Muslims are doing to the people of Ambon and Seram.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: You’re right, Penny. They’ve been attacking Christian homes, killing and pillaging for years now.

PENNY: Since 9-11, we now know … here in America … what it is like to be attacked by terrorists that use the religion of Islam as a reason for killing innocent people.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: The problem, Penny, is that there are so many that are misled and continue in ways of hate and destruction. They deny God by denying His Son, Jesus Christ.

SURFER BOB: Amigitos! I have found the perfect verse to describe what is going on out there in Maluku land! Take you a look-see at this here KOM PowerVerse!

KOM PowerVerse:Psalm 10:4, NIV

In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

MR. CHRISTOPHER: There’s the problem. The Islamic militants, in their pride, do not seek the Father. They have no room for God, because they are so caught up with thoughts of hate and ill will.

PENNY: If they only knew that Jesus wants to change their hearts. He wants them to experience His peace … His joy … His love. If they knew Him, I’m sure Ambon and Seram would be very different places today.

SURFER BOB: Hey Penny, Christopher … here’s a lil’ ditty about Seram and some folks who have ventured out inta the Moluccas in order to be witnesses of Jesus. They are living examples of His peace … His joy and His love!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: It sounds like Surfer Bob has discovered some folks who HAVE made room for God. And, apparently, want to lead others to Him.

PENNY: Cool! Thanks Bob, let’s see what you have surfed up for us!

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MR. CHRISTOPHER: It says here that the indigenous people of Seram, generically known as Alfurs [ahl-FOORS] or “savages” in Portuguese, were feared by Europeans because of their fierce nature. During colonial times, there were all sorts of myths and rumors about the local people having mystical powers where they could make themselves invisible. They were said to have roamed the island hunting heads.

PENNY: Head-hunters, huh? Hey Bob … do you want to go see if you can still find some of these ancient Alfurs?

SURFER BOB: No way, Jose! This is one hombre that is really attached to his head … if you know what I mean!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Oh now Surfer Bob, I think Penny has a great idea. Maybe you should HEAD on out there … search for these guys and give us a HEADS UP when you find them.

PENNY: Yeah, but keep your cool … don’t LOSE YOUR HEAD!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Don’t worry about Surfer Bob, Penny. He’s got a good HEAD on his shoulders.

PENNY: I know … that’s what I worry about. If he runs across the wrong guys … well, you know the rest. He would need to stay calm and not LOSE HIS TOP!

SURFER BOB: Hardy har har, amigitos! Funny stuff! Those puns are really cracking me up!

MR. CHRISTOPHER: Great Bob, go aHEAD laugh it up!

PENNY: Yeah, laugh your HEAD OFF Bob!

SURFER BOB: Oh brother … CHECK PLEASE!