Missions happens wherever we seek to serve God whether in our own backyard, in our state, in our nation, or in a country abroad. This past week my privilege was to serve with a team of twelve on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. The Lake Traverse Indian Reservation is the homeland of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, a branch of the Santee Dakota group of Sioux Native Americans. We served at two churches, one which was predominately Indian members. Both churches were very hospitable, gracious, God-loving people who wanted to reach their community and build relationships.
We lodged at a nearby campground in cabins and commuted to the churches each day. We helped both churches lead a daily VBS schedule and I spoke of an evening at one of the churches. All of the team members came away with a sense of accomplishment for achieving what our vision was and a sense of joy at making some new friends in a place we never thought we would be. Missions will change your life and the lives of others. How and where do you feel a calling to do mission work for God and to make a difference for His Kingdom?
Pastors Steve and Jerome
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