Well, yesterday we had quite a day. We went to the Red Cloud School and museum…quite a place to visit and view Indian art and history. While we were there a storm hit with reported 50 mph winds, hail, and torrential rain. Left there after a time and went to VBS which garnered 130 kids! Another day of chaos, but the Spirit was there. While we were there the work crew finished ½ of the roof on the Re*Creation center between storms. However, with all that happened, the most interesting part of the day was in the evening worship service when Cecilia Spotted Bear shared her testimony and answered questions…wow, what a story! To come out of the traditional Indian religion and alcoholism to Christianity and to become one of the most respected Christians on the rez. For those who want to borrow, I purchased her book, “By the Grace of God.” In it she shares her testimony and explains the pipe and peyote religion of the Lakota’s. Keep us in your prayers as we continue to both work on the building here and reach out to the children in Pine Ridge…also on Wednesday we will visit Wounded Knee, the site of the Indian massacre in 1890 in which members of the 7th Calvary tragically killed upwards of 300 Lakota Sioux men, women, & children.
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