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| President-elect Nez and VP Lizer |
We have been following the Navajo Nation election closely for the past few months. To us, the choice seemed clear. Jonathan Nez is the current vice-president and has become a good friend and an advocate for the cause of Christ out on the campaign trail and here at Western Indian Ministries. He frequently visits our Proverbs Book Store and shares on the Radio Station. He is a solid believer and an experienced leader.
We were delighted to hear on Tuesday evening that he had won the election with his running mate Myron Lizer, a local businessman. Nez at 43 is the youngest man to hold the office of President. People commented in the Navajo Timesthat they voted for him because he ran a positive campaign and seeks to be a unifier despite the montage of spiritual beliefs seen across the Rez.
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| Cow peeking around the corner. |
We live in a time and in a nation that is so divided. Polarization, anger, and power struggles are at an all-time high. One medicine man said that he didn’t like Nez simply because he was a Christian. But as followers of Christ, we need to lead the way in doing everything we can to walk in humility and repentance.
Obviously politics will not heal us and the government will not fix us. We thank God that He is sovereign and will bring glory to Himself. And we will continue to pray for Nez and Lizer as they are entering the arena with huge targets on their backs. Pray for their safety against attacks and lies from the evil one and for wisdom and love as they govern their people.
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| Cows roamed the property much to the delight of the children. |
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| The girls have some rainy day fun with little bears. |
This season floods us with projects and programs besides the regular classroom duties. We always pray that the salvation message of Jesus Christ rings clearly in our programs for the parents.
Thank you for your prayers. Prayer support encourages and upholds us every day.
Happy Thanksgiving,
R and S
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| The boys surely enjoyed the birthday cupcakes. |
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| Children are holding little carved cars donated by a men's group in CA. |
