Operation Warm Worship 2010
Sept. 26-29
Once again this year, we provided heaters to churches and a Christian Academy on the Navaho Reservation, near Gallup, New Mexico. A total of 8 propane heaters were provided to the Navaho Bible Mission and the Christian School it sponsors. These heaters will be installed in some new staff housing additions at the Wildcat Christian Academy, where Rev. Jimmy Bowling is the pastor and school administrator. 3 heaters will also be used in the gymnasium, where wood heaters have been used prior.
We also provided a heater for the Elim Haven Mission, where Rev. Paul Beasly is the Pastor. This Church is near Grants, New Mexico and is a very active church that is very effective in reaching the children of the community. Last winter, the heater in the Parsonage failed and we were able to supply one for the cold winter ahead.
The remaining heaters, for a total of 12, were shared with The Family Of God Worship Center, where Rev. Benjamin Manygoats is the Pastor. This church had recently completed a building, but were not able financially to install any heating system. Our gift came right on time to help make their new building complete for the winter
Winters are very difficult on the Navaho Reservation, and to have instant heat is a real luxury. Most Churches still are served by wood heaters and this presents a challenge because of the availability and cost of wood.
If you share our burden to help our Navaho Christian freinds with their heating needs, then we welcome you to partner with us in this project. Thanks on behalf of our grateful Navaho People.
Once again this year, we provided heaters to churches and a Christian Academy on the Navaho Reservation, near Gallup, New Mexico. A total of 8 propane heaters were provided to the Navaho Bible Mission and the Christian School it sponsors. These heaters will be installed in some new staff housing additions at the Wildcat Christian Academy, where Rev. Jimmy Bowling is the pastor and school administrator. 3 heaters will also be used in the gymnasium, where wood heaters have been used prior.
We also provided a heater for the Elim Haven Mission, where Rev. Paul Beasly is the Pastor. This Church is near Grants, New Mexico and is a very active church that is very effective in reaching the children of the community. Last winter, the heater in the Parsonage failed and we were able to supply one for the cold winter ahead.
The remaining heaters, for a total of 12, were shared with The Family Of God Worship Center, where Rev. Benjamin Manygoats is the Pastor. This church had recently completed a building, but were not able financially to install any heating system. Our gift came right on time to help make their new building complete for the winter
Winters are very difficult on the Navaho Reservation, and to have instant heat is a real luxury. Most Churches still are served by wood heaters and this presents a challenge because of the availability and cost of wood.
If you share our burden to help our Navaho Christian freinds with their heating needs, then we welcome you to partner with us in this project. Thanks on behalf of our grateful Navaho People.
Nov. 2010
Our Next Project will take place on November 28,2010 when a team of workers will go to Calvary Baptist Church in Stillwell,Oklahoma to help with a building project. We have an abundance of skilled construction workers in North Carolina who are willing to help other Native Churches in their building projects. Pray for their safe travel and good success in this worthy project.
Our Next Project will take place on November 28,2010 when a team of workers will go to Calvary Baptist Church in Stillwell,Oklahoma to help with a building project. We have an abundance of skilled construction workers in North Carolina who are willing to help other Native Churches in their building projects. Pray for their safe travel and good success in this worthy project.
UPDATE!!!!
A Team of 6 men went to Stillwell, Oklahoma, and hung the sheetrock for a new Educational wing to Calvary Baptist Church. The project involved almost 2500 miles of travel, about 200 boards of sheetrock and the team was gone for a total of 72 hours. God truly did bless us with good travel time and good strenght to work. Its amazing what can be accomplished in a short period of time, when a team works together.
A Team of 6 men went to Stillwell, Oklahoma, and hung the sheetrock for a new Educational wing to Calvary Baptist Church. The project involved almost 2500 miles of travel, about 200 boards of sheetrock and the team was gone for a total of 72 hours. God truly did bless us with good travel time and good strenght to work. Its amazing what can be accomplished in a short period of time, when a team works together.
A major project for the fall of 2008 has been settled on and arrangements are being made to bring it to pass. We have been informed that many churches on the Navaho Reservation in New Mexico are heated by wood burning heaters. This form of heating is difficult because of the lack of wood and the burden of creating and maintaining an adequate fire during the service. We feel very strongly that God has given us direction and a calling to go and install gas heaters in several churches in the Cuba,New Mexico area. Plans are being made and team members are being sought to put this project together in the month of November. Please join us in praying for God's continued direction for this major
Operation Warm Worship Update-10-26-08
Morning Star Ministries has assembled a team of 20 persons who will be going to New Mexico to complete this project on Nov. 6-7. God has made it possible for trained and talented individuals to go and install the heaters, complete some bathroom work, finish some sheetrock work along with a lot of painting. Many churches and individuals have provided the materials and the funds necessary to make this project a success. Most of the team will be flying to New Mexico, with the others driving and taking the materials. God's hand has been so evident since the very beginning of this project, and to Him be all the honor, glory and praise
Nov 15-18, 2009
A MSM Team was in New Mexico, distributing heaters to 6 churches on the Navaho Reservation. Many of the Churches on this Reservation have inadequate , or no heat at all. We were able to provide 2 heaters for the following churches. We are also helping these churches with the initial set-up of gas as well. This is because many of the churches are not financially able to provide for themselves. Our goal is to do a heater project every year. Your gift would be very helpful in putting these heaters to maximum use in the very near future.
1. Victory Chapel at Toko’I which is near Shiprock. Herman Harrison, pastor, is requesting to put one in the church and the other in the youth building.
2. First Baptist at Teec Nos Pos, AZ. James Tso, pastor, is requesting that one heater go in the house where the youth meets and the other in the dining room/classroom/fellowship hall.
3. Red Mesa Christian Church, Red Mesa, AZ. Henry Tsinijinnie, pastor, is requesting that one heater go in the youth area and the other where adults and children meet.
4. Cedar Ridge Christian Church, Oak Springs, AZ. Henry Tom, pastor, is requesting both heaters go in the sanctuary.
5. Mesa Baptist, Sanostee, NM. Rick Begay, pastor, wants heaters in the church and fellowship hall.
6. Shiprock Pentecostal Church. Wallace Begay, pastor, wants heaters in the sanctuary
2. First Baptist at Teec Nos Pos, AZ. James Tso, pastor, is requesting that one heater go in the house where the youth meets and the other in the dining room/classroom/fellowship hall.
3. Red Mesa Christian Church, Red Mesa, AZ. Henry Tsinijinnie, pastor, is requesting that one heater go in the youth area and the other where adults and children meet.
4. Cedar Ridge Christian Church, Oak Springs, AZ. Henry Tom, pastor, is requesting both heaters go in the sanctuary.
5. Mesa Baptist, Sanostee, NM. Rick Begay, pastor, wants heaters in the church and fellowship hall.
6. Shiprock Pentecostal Church. Wallace Begay, pastor, wants heaters in the sanctuary
Operation Warm Worship Completed
On Nov. 6-7, 2008, a team of 22 people from Robeson and Hoke Counties in North Carolina was in the Cuba, New Mexico area to complete this major project. We were able to Install heaters in 2 churches and 2 fellowship halls. We also provided heaters for 3 other churches that will be installed by the churches. We did renovations in both fellowship halls, completed 2 bathrooms and did a lot of painting. It was a great effort and the team worked very hard for 2 long days. God blessed us with great weather, safe travel, safe working conditions and a warm Spirit and fellowship within the team. The Church leaders and members expressed their tremendous appreciation for the effort we made, to help them in the Ministry they provide to their communities. The addition of gas heating will enable them to do Ministry in a more productive and effective way.
Several churches, businesses and individuals contribute to these projects. As a result we are able to meet all our projected needs. This is one example of how working together, great things can be easily accomplished. We give God all the glory, honor and Praise. We also give our thanks and appreciation to all those who help make these projects a success.