FOUR WINDS MINISTRY CENTER

"Come, from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live." -Ezekiel 37:9b

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Update from Ron & Kathy Countryman

We are finally getting back on track! After two major surgeries, a hospital stay due to internal bleeding, Ron’s sister passing away in Florida, and a subsequent trip there to take care of her estate - we are playing “catch up."

Thank you everyone for your patience, understanding, compassion, and outpouring of love and support!

Blessings,
Ron & Kathy

RON AND KATHY COUNTRYMAN ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 49TH YEAR OF MINISTRY TO THE NATIVE AMERICANS OF MONTANA!

Fall 2023 Newsletter

Youth Camps

July 2023 - Montana Youth Camp

Although we didn’t have a chance to sponsor a Native American Youth Camp this year, we were able to host Montana Youth Camp! What a blessing and there were in fact nine Native children in attendance! Following are some pics of the staff who worked so well and so hard to put camp on this year. From TN, SC, ND and MT!

Recreation Time!

Havin’ Fun Hangin’ Out

Time for the Word and Worship

Until next year, Lord willing! Thanks everyone for all your help and hard work to make this camp so special!

Blessings,
Ron & Kathy

Humanitarian Donations to Four Winds

Pack the Trailer Ministry (August 2023)

A huge thank you to Ben & Lana Cummings who work all year to “pack“ their trailer with all kinds of items to bring to us from AL.
They delivered approximately 7,000 pounds of food, paper products, warm winter clothing (much if it new), blankets, hygiene items, etc.
This, along with everyone stepping up to help fill our Food Bank to overflowing, will take us through the winter months and then some!
All of of partners, friend, supporters and family blessed us beyond measure!

This September, we begin our 6th year of monthly deliveries to the Crow people! To God be the Glory! The poor, disadvantaged, and needy are very close to His heart and we are honored to represent His hands and heart to them. So many are in need that it’s heartbreaking, but together we are meeting those needs. They depend on us.

Thank you! I know this is a lot to look at and to take on. It’s the folly of us falling so far behind due to everything this past few months - and only seeming to have enough energy and fortitude to take care of all of our responsibilities which have increased with Ron’s sister passing (and him being her personal representative).

We’re doing what we can and praying and hoping for the day most of this is behind us! We, again, cannot thank you all enough!

Blessings and love,
Kathy & Ron

Alabaster Church of God & Lighthouse Ministries (August 2023)

Thank you to Pastor Ken Stroup (Alabaster Church of God) and Pastor Tommy Merrill (Lighthouse Ministries of Central Alabama) and guys for the trailer of diapers and wipes, food and clothing, school supplies and toys!

Food bank before and after:

Humanitarian Donations

September 2023 - Pryor (Crow)

Report:

Children under 18: 80
18-60 years old: 103
60+ years: 44
Households: 53
Total individuals: 227

September 2023 - Lame Deer (Northern Cheyenne)

Ben and Lana Cummings were here to help make a delivery to Lame Deer (Northern Cheyenne Reservation). We took diapers, wipes, and clothing from The AL guys that came in August along with food that Pack the Trailer Ministry provided!

Back Pack Kit Delivery to Pryor (Crow Reservation)

This is a load of Backpack Kits that we took to the Chief Plenty Coups High School in Pryor, MT. This is for both high school and elementary students. The idea is that where there is no parent/adult/guardian present, there are two meals and several nutritious snacks to tide the children over the weekend. We delivered over 700 pounds of food kits!

August 2023

Monthly Report:

Children under 18 = 84
Adults 18-59 = 101
Seniors 60+ = 54
Total Households served = 56
Total Individuals served = 239

July 2023 - Help from SOTH Ministries

This is Bro & Sis Davis with Sowers Of The Harvest Ministries (SOTH) based out of Florida. The Davis’ are longtime friends and supporters of Four Winds Ministries! They were in the region holding revival services at many area churches. How blessed everyone was with their ministry to small (and large) churches. As usual, they poured into each and every pastor and family during their stay.

Here, we are all at Albertsons in Livingston, MT purchasing much needed items for our Food Bank. We have a very exciting report on that coming soon!!! Thank you Bro. & Dis. Davis for all of your efforts, ministry and love!

Unfortunately, in July Ron's sister who lived in Florida unexpectedly passed away. We had to make a trip to FL to take care of her will and estate, so we were unable to make our July food delivery to Pryor. This broke our hearts knowing how much they depend on these monthly deliveries, but they graciously understood!