Ministry in Virginia February 2009
In the winter of 2009, I and fellow staff members traveled with a group of students to the East Coast. We met Chief Ken there, an open, forward-minded man who works closely with the government for the good of his tribe. He is of the Mattaponi tribe, same as Pocahontas from the stories.
This photo is taken on the powwow grounds for his and neighboring tribes. One sunny late afternoon, we gathered in a circle with him. He spoke of the heartbreak that his people do not know and embrace the land and who they are. He asked us to pray that this and coming generations of the Mattaponi would seek Jesus and live out the beauty of their culture with him and each other. As we prayed for blessing, an eagle soared overheard. The power of the moment remains with me, and I continue to trust God for beautiful things for the Mattaponi.
We also helped in the process of restoring an old school house that educated youth from the tribe. A nearby church and its members, which consisted of Natives and people of European descent, invited us into their homes. We were blessed to get to know them and sing for them and with them during a Sunday service.
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In the winter of 2009, I and fellow staff members traveled with a group of students to the East Coast…..