Currently Listening to: “Love and Peace or Else” by U2
Since the last post, I’ve ended week-long relationships and moved from our RAMP site in Denver (Broomfield, CO) to a mission center in Pine Ridge, SD. This is located on the Pine Ridge reservation with the Lakota tribe. I’m excited, scared, nervous, and joyous with what God will do in PR. We’ve been talking about how God is already on the reservation in more ways than one. We cannot come in with the mindset that we are bringing God in, because He is here! Working in people, in churches, and throughout the Res. There are some startling facts about this specific area and county of SD. I will continue to share them as not to overload you with information. Here’s a taste:
- 97% live below the poverty line
- $3,700 is the average yearly salary
By the way, the automobiles we got for PR1 are amazing. There is a Hyundai Sonata (every site got one), which is a rental, and a YouthWorks-owned truck. I’m talking an old white GMC truck with paint splattered everywhere in the bed and one the sides, and in the cab, no radio or special amenities, except a fan/defroster. It’s pretty great. I got to drive it for 5 of the 7 hr drive. Met Nadine, one of our housing contacts at Wings of Prayer Hands of Hope, who was very courteous. There is still plenty of work they need to do: fix showers, plumbing, clean basement, etc. But we settled in for the time being, and will hopefully have a blessed week. After settling, we drove to Pizza Hut (one of 3 restaurants in PR. They also sport a Taco John’s and a small indoor eatery next to the grocery store, which was sadly closed when we arrived there. Tomorrow we hope to get our groceries/supplies and head to the Baptist church in town for service @ 11. Goodnight. Pray for us, the participants coming, and the Res for open arms and understanding.
Finished While Listening to: “Fix You” by Coldplay (We’re not here to, folks!)
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