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Welcome to Four Winds
676 Hwy 10 East
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-4226
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Montana Native American Ministries is to offer a higher purpose for living and equip lives by giving hope and an expected end through Jesus Christ.
Objective Statement of Ministry:
We will strive in the power of the Holy Spirit to provide a place of shelter, of healing, and of safety to any and all the Lord brings into our path. We will minister with purpose and intent: constantly keeping our eyes on the time, seeking the lost before it is too late. We will strive to nurture the value that each and every individual has and to seek potential over problems, hearts over appearances, and relational bridges void of religious walls.
Click here to view our SUMMER 2020 NEWSLETTER or click the Newsletter tab above to catch up on our old newsletters!
RON AND KATHY COUNTRYMAN ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 46TH YEAR OF MINISTRY TO THE NATIVE AMERICANS OF MONTANA!
PRESSING NEED!
Greetings in the Precious name of Jesus Christ!
i am a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Lame Deer, MT and we are in desperate need of humanitarian aid to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, MT dealing with the deadly corona virus!!
The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation is home of the federally recognized Northern Cheyenne tribe. Located in southeastern Montana, the reservation is approximately 690 square miles in size and home to approximately 5,000 Cheyenne people. Lame Deer, MT is the Capitol of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. Website: cheyennenation.com
On August 23, 2020 there was an EXECUTIVE ORDER declared by the President of the Northern Cheyenne tribe of EXTREME STATE OF EMERGENCY due to the rapid community spread of the Corona Virus.
Since this has been in place, there has been a total of 23 deaths and counting daily with 60% of those dying of the COVID-19 Virus and 20 plus people being hospitalized. As of today there is about 10% of the people who have tested positive of the virus.
The hospitals are 100+ miles from the reservation which is an extreme hardship on the families. There is NO adequate facilities for a quarantine area and to be manned. Many of the health professionals and tribal employees are testing positive for the corona virus, which in turn limits the hands that are needed to assist the sick and normal operations of the said facilities.
There are many reasons of the spread. There is a widespread of poverty, poor health care, diabetes, cancer, drug and alcohol addictions are high among the people, homelessness, multiple families in a single dwelling, many homes have no water, sewer issues and crimes being committed with only 1-2 police officers able to respond to a large area and no jail facility on the reservation. Some of these crimes are rape and murder. Montana is also one of the highest rates of suicide in the the nation.
This deadly virus is taking the lives of many of our elders who carry our language and knowledge of the Cheyenne people. Our people are hurting with a death occurring everyday with many being closely related. The people are hopeless, devastated, in a constant time of mourning, grieving, traumatized, angry and hostile, Basically an atmosphere of lateral oppression that is raging out of control.
If there is anyway your organization can help out with this epidemic would be greatly appreciated.
i am a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Lame Deer, MT and we are in desperate need of humanitarian aid to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, MT dealing with the deadly corona virus!!
The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation is home of the federally recognized Northern Cheyenne tribe. Located in southeastern Montana, the reservation is approximately 690 square miles in size and home to approximately 5,000 Cheyenne people. Lame Deer, MT is the Capitol of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. Website: cheyennenation.com
On August 23, 2020 there was an EXECUTIVE ORDER declared by the President of the Northern Cheyenne tribe of EXTREME STATE OF EMERGENCY due to the rapid community spread of the Corona Virus.
Since this has been in place, there has been a total of 23 deaths and counting daily with 60% of those dying of the COVID-19 Virus and 20 plus people being hospitalized. As of today there is about 10% of the people who have tested positive of the virus.
The hospitals are 100+ miles from the reservation which is an extreme hardship on the families. There is NO adequate facilities for a quarantine area and to be manned. Many of the health professionals and tribal employees are testing positive for the corona virus, which in turn limits the hands that are needed to assist the sick and normal operations of the said facilities.
There are many reasons of the spread. There is a widespread of poverty, poor health care, diabetes, cancer, drug and alcohol addictions are high among the people, homelessness, multiple families in a single dwelling, many homes have no water, sewer issues and crimes being committed with only 1-2 police officers able to respond to a large area and no jail facility on the reservation. Some of these crimes are rape and murder. Montana is also one of the highest rates of suicide in the the nation.
This deadly virus is taking the lives of many of our elders who carry our language and knowledge of the Cheyenne people. Our people are hurting with a death occurring everyday with many being closely related. The people are hopeless, devastated, in a constant time of mourning, grieving, traumatized, angry and hostile, Basically an atmosphere of lateral oppression that is raging out of control.
If there is anyway your organization can help out with this epidemic would be greatly appreciated.
AUGUST DELIVERY TO PRYOR, MT - CROW RESERVATION
The COVID-19 virus has gotten worse there on the reservation but we press on. To date, schools will not open until November if even then. Please keep these wonderful people in your prayers! Out of the 267 people served, 126 were under 18!
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JULY DELIVERY UPDATES
DUE TO COVID WE WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE OUR SCHEDULED DELIVERY TO THE CROW RESERVATION. THE CASES HAD GROWN HIGH THIS MONTH ON THE RESERVATION AND THOSE WE NORMALLY WORK WITH WERE CONCERNED FOR OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ADVISED US NOT TO COME THIS MONTH. WE WILL BE BACK ON TRACK IN AUGUST! STAY TUNED!
DUE TO COVID WE WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE OUR SCHEDULED DELIVERY TO THE CROW RESERVATION. THE CASES HAD GROWN HIGH THIS MONTH ON THE RESERVATION AND THOSE WE NORMALLY WORK WITH WERE CONCERNED FOR OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ADVISED US NOT TO COME THIS MONTH. WE WILL BE BACK ON TRACK IN AUGUST! STAY TUNED!
JUNE DELIVERY TO PRYOR, MT - CROW RESERVATION
What strange times we are in. Having to wear masks and social distance, yet the needs are still so great. This day we went we were told there had been new cases of COVID-19 on the reservation. All we can do is trust that the Lord will protect us as we continue to serve these great people. We are so thankful to our supporters who enable us to continue this work.
"... whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8
"... whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8
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