Northern Cheyenne People (Lame Deer, MT)
September 11 - 16
Northern Cheyenne Nation centered in Lame Deer, Montana. In partnership with Morning Star Baptist Church and School.
Watch a video testimony from a trip to Lame Deer, MT
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Trip Cost:
The estimated cost will be $550 per person
Team Size:
6 - 25 including children 10 or older
All are welcome to join us, but all should prayerfully consider the unique environment of the reservation and needs of these people before pursuing this mission opportunity.
Trip Schedule:
Day 1 Meet at CHCC and drive to Lame Deer, Montana
Day 2 Attend church service, meet with Pastor Dean and his family, and get the lay of the land
Days 3-5 During the day, we will work on various beautification, construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning projects; prayer walk throughout the community; and get to know the Northern Cheyenne people through a variety of ministry activities. During the evening, we will fellowship with the Northern Cheyenne people (Bible studies, prayer, encouragement, music,and community outreach events).
Day 6 Drive home to Denver
The itinerary is subject to change.
Registration
There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for each member of the team.
If you are interested in registering please print the Northern Cheyenne Application Packet and complete the following forms:
- Application
- Statement of Faith
- DTW Liability Release
- Confidential Health Questionnaires for Individual and Families (as applicable)
- Code of Best Practices
The Statement of Faith included in the application packet is for you to read and keep with you. Once you have completed the forms please send them to Sheryl Smith or drop them off at the church.
 Northern Cheyenne Brochure
What is covered by my fund raising?
Fund raising covers costs for ground transportation (church van or ride sharing), lodging (double occupancy), meals, the cost of materials (for projects) and supplies (for community outreach events). Ground transportation is included if you ride in the church van or share a ride with others. If not (i.e., if you want to travel in your own car and/or not share a ride with others), you’ll need to pay for your own gasoline as well. Lodging costs are based on double occupancy. If you want your own room (single occupancy), you’ll need to pay the additional cost associated with that. Fund raising training will be available.
What about transportation and lodging?
The team will drive (church van and/or carpool) from Denver (CHCC) to Lame Deer, Montana. The team will stay at the Super 8 Motel in Colstrip, Montana.
Team News!
The team meetings have been scheduled, as follows:
4/8 (Thursday) - Team meeting #1 - 7 - 9 p.m.
4/22 (Thursday) - Team meeting #2 - 7 - 9 p.m.
4/25 (Sunday) - Team outreach - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm (in conjunction with CHCC's Love In Action/Community Service Day)
5/13 (Thursday) - Team meeting #3 - 7 - 9 p.m.
5/27 (Thursday) - Team meeting #4 - 7 - 9 p.m.
6/9 through 6/10 - Trip to Lame Deer
7/11 (Sunday) - Team debriefing - 1 - 3 p.m.
All of the Team meetings (which are mandatory) are going to be held at the Meyers' home. Please e-mail or call Paul for directions.
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Trip Overview
As you enter the reservation, you will immediately begin to notice that things are different. Most of the homes have broken windows, there are no yards (only dirt in many cases), and there is trash (and other discarded items) everywhere. You will see kids and dogs wandering the streets, you will notice the sweat lodges, and you will feel the despair and hopelessness of life on the reservation.
As you spend time with the people, you will learn more about the community. You will learn that very few people are employed, that the average life expectancy on the reservation is much less than it is every- where else, that abuse is rampant, that addictions are commonplace, and that poverty permeates the community. You will learn that this all takes place in a spiritual environment where the old traditions of the sweat lodge, the Sun Dance, and the medicine wheel are still practiced.
We invite you to come with us to Lame Deer, Montana and minister to the Northern Cheyenne people. You will have the opportunity to reach out to these “First Nations” people through beautification, construction, and maintenance and repair projects; prayer; sports; music; community events; and relationship evangelism.
Whether working with other team members on a project, playing sports with the locals, or ministering door to door, this will be an experience that will be sure to take you “out of the box”. The goal of this trip is to edify the local church, spread the word of God’s saving grace, and bring hope to the people.
Ministry Opportunities
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Beautification projects (church and school grounds)
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Construction projects (church and school)
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Maintenance, repair, and cleaning projects (church and school facilities, vehicles, and equipment)
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Bible studies (men, women, and children)
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Praying with (and for) the Northern Cheyenne
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Encouraging the local congregation
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Music and worship
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Basketball, volleyball, badminton, and community outreach events
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Pow Wow
Who is the Team Leader?
As a member of CHCC for over 16 years, Paul Meyers has been active in the leadership of ministry to children, singles, small groups, and married couples. He is also active in the leadership of his community. He is part owner of an aviation management consulting firm, a private pilot, an aircraft owner, and enjoys a wide variety of recreational activities and sports. He and his wife, Suzanne, live in Highlands Ranch.
Who are our church partners?
Cherry Hills Community Church supports the work of Morning Star Baptist Church as frontier laborers for Christ in the Northern Cheyenne community.
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