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TechnoratiFaith in Action...Navajo Family Missions Series Day 3... Taking Christianity Into the World
This is Day 3 of the Navajo Family Mission Series of our Weekly Family Trip To Serve the Navajo People of Pueblo Pintado. It is about sixty people who for an entire week lay down their jobs, vacations and responsibilities to be the very hands and feet of Christ. This is their story. Jesus often withdrew to the solitude of the desert to pray and be strengthened. Come along side us and see the changes of hearts, passions and lives as God joins us on our journey To catch a further look at our vision for our work there visit http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/07/30/casting-a-vision-navajo-family-missions-taking-christianity-into-the-world If you and your church are encouraged by our journey, join us as we look to revival for the Navajo People, by taking Christianity Into the World
Day 3 - July 13, 2009 - Monday - Jesus Gives Us The Power to Be Thankful
Power Verse: Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
Tami D. and Grace started the day for the kids by painting their faces. They let them pick out their favorite colors.
Elizabeth T. was a crew leader for the 3rd graders. They went to arts and crafts first where they made tie-dyed shirts using marble, sharpies, and alcohol. They skipped a section and doubled up with the 2nd graders for outside games with Pam. They played 3 games - one where the girls threw two sponges at the boys and then, they swapped places. Then, they did three-legged races with the boys against the girls and hula hoop races. The snack this day was cookies. Each group ate the snack made by the group before them, and then, made the snack for the next group. There were some cookies left over that they gave to the women in the Women's Bible Study. Lunch was then served. After lunch, the 3rd graders went to drama where Susan used sign language to help the kids learn the Bible verse. She talked about being thankful for what you have. Then, she got the kids engaged in a drama of the 10 lepers bundled up in a group. Jesus heals them and they are let loose. At the closing, Susan had a competition to see who could say the Bible verse the loudest. She ended the day with the song Forever.
Lynn who led Cheddars shared that in the very first rotation for the day, all of the girls came up to her and gave her a huge hug before leaving the class. She was so amazed by the openness of the girls to giving affection because of her former experiences with the native cultures. Her husband is Cherokee, and he was raised on a reservation in Oklahoma.
At the Senior Center, Bertha came by in her pickup with her 5 year old grandson Layton to speak to Denise. She was shepherding sheep that day and was not able to participate in the activities at the Senior Center. Denise enjoyed seeing all of her friends that she had made last year and was surprised that she remembered all of their names.
In the Women's Bible study, we studied about Eve and how God had redeemed her life even though she failed at obeying his Word. She still became the Mother of all of the Living even though she had to leave her perfect home in the Garden of Eden. She also was still able to be with her husband even though their perfect communication skills were broken. Marlene shared with her that she goes to church and studies from a Navajo Bible. Continue »
