[from Lorena Herbert]
In the spring of the year 2006 we said our farewells to 8 good friends and staff members who had faithfully served the Lord in Navajo land. To this day, they are remembered by many. I personally appreciate them after I try to fill up some of the gaps they left behind. I never realize how much a person does in their ministry until they move on. This makes me think of those who are presently working here and I appreciate and thank them more often.
This summer I took on a couple of ministries that were left by those who had moved on. First, I had the privilege to go to homes to set up the DVBS sites for the youth groups that come weekly. I had so much fun and I met more relatives. Hanging out with my own people, the Navajo, is great, especially when the doors are wide open for me. Secondly, I had the privilege to be there for some people when they were going through a hard time. I received phone calls, listening, praying, and witnessing that Jesus is the answer and so forth. Many who came said that one of the ones who had moved was the person who usually was there when they needed to share their troubles. Now I have been able to be that person for them.
I want to thank all of you who are praying for us every day for the work here.