We are looking for a few additional people to help with our missions trip to the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation in Wagner, South Dakota, next month. The mission consists of helping out with an outreach gathering, the third annual "Day in the Park" on July 17th, delivering children's backpacks and school supplies collected by the members of New Life! Lutheran Church in St. Francis/Oak Grove (and we can always use more packs and supplies!), two to four more people to do light "helps" ministry (painting, yard work, some light construction and repair) and two or three riders to do "prayer rides" (on bicycles) which we have been asked to do, across the Yankton and Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservations in South Dakota during the week after the outreach. Both reservations are located on the Missouri River, along the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail, which will be following on our rides. Could God be calling someone in your community to be part of this trip?
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;"
Native American Christian Musician Terry Wildman told us only 5% of all Native Americans are Believers, following the Jesus Way.
Pastor Tim Harris, whom we work with on the reservation, told us Indians can be almost as hard to evangelize as Muslims. Their traditional beliefs are so engrained in their lives.
The cost for the trip is $250.00, all transportation, food and lodging (hostel-style) is provided. Tools, supplies and equipment for those doing help projects will also be provided. The prayer riders will have SAG van support. The dates for the trip are, leaving Minnesota on July 16th and returning on July 22nd, 2010.
Meriwether Lewis wrote to William Clark, "My friend, If therefore there is anything under those circumstances, in this enterprise, which would induce you to participate with me in it's fatiegues, it's dangers and it's honors, believe me there is no man on earth with whom I should feel equal pleasure in sharing them with yourself."
I extend that same invitation to you. Please pray about it. You can e-mail any questions or comments to me.
Blessings,
The Two-Wheeled Explorer
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