New Mexico Mission Trip

On August 9th, 8 members of our church (Immanuel Anglican Church in Destin, Florida) took off on a mission trip to an Indian Reservation in Shiprock, NM. We loaded up our priest’s RV and went on a 30 hour trip. After a few mishaps (like a sewer overflow, a tire blow out and an almost accident) we got there 2 ½ days later.

Pastor Robert Tso, and his wife, Rose, are running a church and a drug rehab program. We helped them build a deck, fixed plumbing problems, weed the yard, killed thousands of ants, etc., and, of course, we had great fellowship and shared the Love of God.

We held a church service with communion and even prayed with some that needed it.On Saturday night we threw a big Luau party. We brought pinatas, hoola hoops, frisbees, goodie bags, and more. It was great! 150 people came.We had great food, great music by our Father Dave Hope (used to play in the famous band “Kansas”) and Sheryl Wright (lead singer in our choir), and great fellowship with the Indian people.

They were very shy at first but warmed up quickly. I took about 400 pictures, including this one, showing a cute boy named Farrell.

Although it was hard leaving my children and husband for 10 days, I’m planning to go back next year again. What a rewarding experience!