Day 2 began with an early morning sunrise and church. Pastor Mike and his wife are also connected to a church at Sharps Corner. They host church every Sunday as well as children's activities. During the weekdays there is also events happening at the church or at the ranch. They run a unique outreach mission in order to spread the word of Christ on the reservation. While we were here they had a guest speaker named Mr. Coleman. He spoke about rejoicing in the Lord and how we should be excited for his return, we should begin to prepare our hearts and minds.
Lots of Love,
After church we made our way to Sheeps Mountain. Here we had lunch and took in the view of the Badlands. This is one of the most breathtaking views of the Badlands I have ever seen. If you are ever in the area I highly encourage you to stop here. At the top of the mountain you could see for miles and even catch a glimpse of Harney Peak.
After our lovely lunch we headed to the interiors of the Badlands. We spent the rest of our afternoon hiking and exploring the interior. This was a fun bonding activity our group got to experience. We saw buffalo, prairie dogs and even a coyote. We got to enjoy our campus pastor Dennis run up and down the sides of the Badlands with the go-pro. This provided us with some cheap entertainment and a lifetime of laughs.
We once again ended our day back on the ranch. We had some free time and then we had girls night. Girls from the community were brought to the camp by the ministry. We ate supper, played football, card games and they even taught us one of their own games. After supper, Julie, who lives here on the ranch, gave her testimony and how she continued to live her life despite the struggles she has gone through.
I loved getting to meet the girls who use this camp on a weekly basis. I enjoyed getting to hear how the ranch affects their lives and to see firsthand the lives this ministry is touching. Interacting with the girls made my day and allowed me to see what really happens on the reservation through their eyes. It's so interesting to see how God is working in all of our lives. He loves each and every one of us and is doing great things here at Chaku Waste Ranch. Today we begin working on the repairs at the ranch. Please continue to pray for us and this ministry. I am so thankful for the journey that God has led me on.
In his hands are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. -Psalm 95:4-5
Lots of Love,
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