Our Youth are looking forward to an exciting week of Mission Work at an Indian Reservation!

This yearly MAP trip is scheduled for June 27th -July 4th in Tempe, Arizona to work at the Gila River Indian Reservation.

The Gila River Indian Community, home of The River People, is nestled beneath a beautiful blue desert sky, amid breath-taking sunrises and warm golden sunsets. This lush desert environment with its abundant wildlife of wild horses, cottontail rabbits, quail, road runners, and morning dove, makes living here very precious.

The Sonoran Desert has been home to two distinct tribes - the Akimel O'odham (Pima), and Pee-Posh (Maricopa) people since time in memorial. The natural elements of their environment has been embraced by incorporating them into their artwork, pottery, baskets and jewelry. New buildings also feature symbolic designs, natural materials and plants which reflect their affection for the land.

Once arriving within its 600 square mile boundary, Phoenix seems light years away, yet it's only 11 miles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 17 miles from downtown Phoenix.

Sixteen youth will be making the trip. Five adult chaperones will be attending to help, while assisting in keeping things organized. Their project will be doing repair work and light construction, mending benches and general sprucing of the interior on the 100 year old VaiKi Presbyterian Church. The church has about 30 members (all Native Ameriacans who live on the reservation). These restorations are greatly appreciated as VaiKi prepares to hosts an annual revival attended by 400-500 people. Please pray for our group as they generously serve others.

CAMPING IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT...LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!

Our young campers are disappointed not to be going to Kirkwood this year. But they are not letting that ruin their summer of fun with all their friends. With a lot of careful planning on the part of Sarah Foster and her counselors, they will be conducting many memorable days of typical camp activities right here at the great Northwest Community Church and surrounding areas.

Each planned day will start after breakfast with the campers arriving from home at 10 AM.

From 10 AM to 9 PM each day Monday, June 15th through Thursday, June 18th a variety of events such as swimming, games, interesting talks, bible study, lunch, canoeing, some surprises, doing a worthwhile service project, dinner, and night games will provide an exciting fun filled schedule. On Thursday, those who can, will stay and camp overnight on the Church grounds. After breaking camp and breakfast Friday morning on June 19th, they will return home about 10 AM.

There will be many fun games and activities planned. They will worship God together. They will have Bible Studies. They will still play big games at night and perhaps sing around a campfire. And they will build these memories in a Christian environment that will last a lifetime.

LET'S ALL HELP MAKE THIS A HUGE SUCCESS. Perhaps you can offer a grill or a portable fire pit. Maybe you would like to offer your pool. They might need some volunteers to shuttle the kids around town. Perhaps you would like to assist with the Morgan Canoe adventure. How about showing up to play a guitar around the campfire. Or maybe you would like to give an archery demonstration. If we all give our support... bringing the kids home to camp might turn out to be as great a success as sending the kids off to camp.


If you would like to find out how you can make a difference, or if you would simply like to find out more details about the program for your son or daughter, give Sarah Foster a call at (513) 213-9446 or email sarahfoster87@gmail.com