This is my family’s third year at Immanuel Mission. So far, this year has brought challenges to our lives that we have not experienced previously. I must admit that true friendships are among the many things that are hard to come by out here. Some of the many struggles for us have really hit home in this third year. It is difficult to avoid feelings of frustration, anger, and discouragement as you work so closely with the community and fellow staff. It is a battle of will’s; God’s, Satan’s, and our own. So at times, when we are struggling with the school and our students, Satan is throwing a lot at us. But what we must not forget is that God is good… always.
God uses the many supporters of Immanuel Mission to keep the Mission operating and to be an encouragement. All of those who give help to “keep our heads up” and remind us that this ministry of teaching and showing the Navajo of Sweetwater community the love of Christ is what God wants. It is His will; and our lives should revolve around God’s will, not our own. Seeing donations come in from all parts of the country make living on the reservation so much easier to cope with. We must all know and remember that the Mission, school, and people are what God has brought us here for. Immanuel Mission is able to provide for the financially hurting a Christian education, a breakfast and lunch program, and healthy activities that promote family unity and togetherness. Also, it allows the teachers, God-fearing and well-trained, to really put into practice their love for Christ as it relates to their teaching, themselves, and our community. Sweetwater families, plus the staff who rely on your support, thank you greatly.
Immanuel Mission is doing well and making a difference, because of its great support system. The main prayer requests that we all have, would be God continuing the support that He does provide, the safety of the community, and for God to persuade more hearts to come to Him for guidance and love. Thank you all for praying for Immanuel Mission as it continues to serve the Navajo Nation.