A Vision of Unity and Freedom in Creator's Presence
Zelma shares a powerful vision of being in Creator's presence while Jonathan sings, standing before the throne and holding hands in a circle by a glowing river of life. The experience symbolizes purification and acceptance of Creator's freedom, leading to joy and dancing. The post also includes announcements and a Jesus-honoring song. Join gatherings, symposiums, and job opportunities to impact Native communities positively.
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Zelmas Vision while Jonathan sang: Creator gave me a vision while Jonathan was singing. We were all before Creator s throne. We were standing in a circle and holding hands in the river flowing from his throne. We were singing the River of Life. His throne was so big and we were so small standing in front of him. And the river was blue and pure and it was glowing as it flowed around us. It was purifying us of bondages and of things that weren t of Creator. It was inviting us to step into the freedom that Creator offered. And we accepted it and began dancing in this freedom. It was so beautiful and I just got the feeling that Creator was very pleased with each of us.
Announcement s Alumni can Start Something Native. Do you know an alumni who would be excited to be part of a community of other Native alums who are working to reach Native students on the campuses near them? Email amy.phillips@intervarsity.org to learn more. The Gathering will continue through the summer! We are creating content for incoming students--so invite all your cuzzins who are headed to college in the fall! NAIITS Symposium, June 3-5. Register at naiits.com. Elder Mentoring scholarships are available for students. Listen Project Online. See how Creator is at work on the Navajo Nation. June 10-12. Great for Students and Staff. email courtland.hopkins@intervarsity.org or rashawn.ramone@intervarsity.org Job Posting: The Lakes and Plains region is seeking a Native InterVarsity Coordinator. This region is home to half of the nation's tribal colleges and is committed to Coming in a Good Way to these campuses. Contact josh.billhorn@intervarsity.org if interested. Start Something Native! Interested in planting a Native student outreach? Don't do it without a coach. Contact rachel.grant@intervarsity.org to learn more about resources available for your plant.
JESUS HONORING SONG (Pastor Lee Avilas) Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way We love you Jesus, and we praise Your Holy Name We love you Jesus, and we praise Your Holy Name Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way We worship You in Spirit and in truth We worship You in Spirit and in truth Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way Way Yah Hay Yah, Way Yah, A Way Yo Way
Coming in a Good Way
Where does it come from? listening protocol /our ways formative, embodied practice vs. abstraction What sort of thing is it? What is it for? not strategy, but standard, manner, or spiritual posture planting?
RESPECT Seeing and Honoring How can I build a foundation of honor and respect in my relationships here? a practical indication of intent
PARTNER God is already at work How can I partner with what God is already doing here? a practical measure of humility
AFFIRM God has already given gifts How can I get behind the concerns of this community to help build strength from within? a practical participation in resilience and renewal
RECEIVE God has gifts here for me In what unexpected ways is God working to deepen and expand my perspective and service? a practice of self-decolonization
Coming in a Good Way Coming in a Blind Way Respect Partner Affirm Receive Share Assert Lead Improve Benefit Shape
SHARE Redefine Success What fruit does God desire that is a shared success with this community? a practical measure of a new work of the Spirit
(1) Growing ethnic identity in a good way?what are a list of topics that helpful to start the journey, what are spaces we could build to help those folks, how do we adopt and help people move into their indigeneity. Terry & Darlene. (2) Partnering with other focus ministries in a good way. --Nurses, Black, Asian, LaFe/Latino, Athletes, Artists, Greeks, Internationals, Mixed how could our ministries bless each other. Where are there indigenous students involved in these places. Sarah & Reece. (3) Networking in a good way. Ideas for building networks, finding people, best platforms to use, etc. Who are the people in a Tribal College who can sustain the ministry long term? Faculty? Local Pastor? Alumni? Nurses? Counsellors? Christian elders? Tribal services and government? Tim (4) Coming in a Good way to folks with Pandemic burnout. Both staff and students. Rashawn. (5) MPD in a good way. IF we were to step back from the ways we always have done MPD and started with the coming in a good way how would that change how we invite and build ministry partnerships. Megan. (6) Are you stirred by the idea of creating international spaces for indigenous Christians? Could we do something at Urbana? Through IFES? Moani.
May the Great Spirit, who gives you hope, fill you with the joy and peace that comes from trusting him, so that this hope will flow like a river through your lives by the power of his Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
When I am without pain Help me to remember those who suffer Help Me Remember - Liturgy O Great Spirit, when I have food Help me to remember the hungry And remembering Help me to destroy my complacency Fan into flame my compassion And be concerned enough to help, by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted. When I have work Help me to remember the jobless When I have a home Help me to remember the homeless Aho! May it be so!
