Give Thanks:
Christmas outreach and ministry went really well without any major problems. We had to delay the Warm Springs Christmas party but were able to do it the following week. We made some new contacts on other Reservations that should hopefully lead to more contact and ministry in the future. Our Sunday Christmas Service was a big hit and went really well.
Trusting God:
Right now – snow and COVID have put a wrench in things. The schools here are going virtual for the next week and a half and that also throws a wrench in our plans. For the first two Sundays of January, we had very small turnout – because of COVID and then snow the next week. It can be discouraging and frustrating but we are praying and looking for new opportunities to connect.
Prayer Request:
Pray for COVID and more opportunities to connect and minister. This past week, a Christian man from our Church came by our house and we visited with him and it was a great opportunity to discuss the Old Testament law and food regulations, new marriages, his in-laws initiations of him, COVID, “normal life,” and encourage him when he was feeling down and angry. I felt like “a real pastor.” Please pray for more opportunities to have people in our home and minister to people.