April 2011

Equipping the Saints

Winston Wilson recently began his ordination training through the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology.  He is currently serving at Makah Lutheran Church in Neah Bay, Washington.  There have been a lot of new people attending the church recently.  Winston is also training other Native people in the community to participate in the worship music program. Read More

Time to Heal, Time to Rebuild

On March 2-4, Haskell LIGHT Campus Ministry held a gathering for 59 students.  It was a time of reflection on the Word of God and applying His Truth for First Nations people.  We pray that Jesus’ Kingdom come, His Will be done at HINU.  Thank you for all your prayers.
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Preparing for Summer Ministry

Rev. Stan Berntson, and his wife Sharon, are preparing the M/V CHRISTIAN for summer ministry along the southeast coast of Alaska.  Currently, the boat is out for its coast guard inspection.  They will go back into the water on April 1 or 2, and be in Hydaburg by April 6 to begin ministering among the children and families living in these remote communities. Read more

Spring Banquet Recap

Thank you to all of you who attended the our 26th Annual Spring Meeting and Banquet featuring Rev. Clark Gies, the recently retired Director of Ministry and Discipleship.  Clark, who has ministered among Native American people for over 40 years, shared of his service and the critical need for training and equipping Native men and women for service in the church for ministry among their own people. Read more

Your Will in Light of Your Faith

A Will is one of the most important elements of responsible stewardship.  Not only can a Will safeguard the interests of your family and loved ones, it can provide them with a spiritual legacy. More information

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… will encourage and equip Native believers to share the Christian faith with the rest of the world, especially with people in their own communities.  Please give today.

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Prayer Requests

Your prayers are vital to the success of our ministry. Thank you for joining with us in lifting up the following requests before the Lord:

• Please pray for the students of Haskell Light Indian Nations University, especially those who are preparing to graduate.  We ask that God would equip their hearts and minds to be strong witnesses of His Love in the world.  We also ask that God will guard and protect them as they leave campus and pursue their dreams.

• Please keep all of our staff and volunteers in your prayers as they make preparations for the upcoming summer of ministry.  May God’s name be lifted high among the nations. May His Love penetrate the darkness that fills so many of the communities that we serve.

• Please pray for the continued equipping of Native women and men for ministry.  Especially pray for Will (Sioux) Main and Park (Northern Cheyenne) Timber as they complete their formal study programs preparing for ordination.