Hello ,

It is happening.  We're beginning to ignite a movement that is spreading across the U.S. and Canada! 

In the last few weeks, I've received many calls and emails from individuals and churches who learned about WNAM's renewed focus.  They understand it's not just WNAM's responsibility to reach Native and First Nations people for Jesus Christ.  The time is "NOW" for all of us to engage the Native/First Nations community in our area though genuine, redemptive relationships. 

WNAM is producing resources that will help individuals, churches and districts build relationships and ministries with Native peoples.  Got an idea or suggestion...or want to share something that has worked for you?  Please email me at rich@wnam.org.

Last week I enjoyed dinner with Pastors Larry & Dale Salway of He Sapa New Life Wesleyan Church in Rapid City and heard about some exciting outreaches for the fall.  

I was also delighted to have dinner again with Dr. Jerry and Johanna Yellowhawk, who shared their insights on WNAM's past and hopes for the future.  If you've been around WNAM for a long time, you'll remember that Dr. Yellowhawk has served The Wesleyan Church and WNAM for many years and was Superintendent of the Native District.

I'm excited that the Yellowhawks and several others are working with the Dakota District to re-start a Native Wesleyan church in Eagle Butte, SD on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Your prayer and financial support will help make this church, and our other partner ministries, possible.

Until all have heard,

Rich Avery,
Director