"Aaron and Hur held his hands up - one on one side, and one on the other - So that his hands remained steady until sunset." Exodus 17:12

It’s BACK PACK TIME!

Each year, as others across the US may be just beginning their summer activities, Arizona Reservation Ministries is hard at work collecting, sorting and stuffing back packs for the children and teens of the San Carlos Apache Reservation.

Prior to the end of the 2009-2010 school year, (Memorial Day) we met with representatives from the schools San Carlos kids and teens attend to collect their “wish lists” for the 2010-2011 school year. We’ve been taking attendance on our “church bus” and have over 400 who have attended since February…nearly 200 on a weekly basis! That’s a lot of school supplies! In addition to these, will are praying to also provide for such a critical need for others from the reservation. Only God knows how many back packs we’ll be able to provide…but we’ll need YOUR help to do it! Please look over the list to shop for us, send in a Wal-Mart, Target or Staples gift card, or join us in praying for others to help. Back Packs won’t get filled without the help of MANY! Because school begins the first part of August, we need your supplies by July 15^th!

Welcome!

Arizona Reservation Ministries exists to provide God's ARMs around the Reservation. Currently serving on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in ways only God could orchestrate, those "arms" are providing a hug for children, shooting basketballs with youth, building homes, distributing clothing and food to impoverished families and sharing God's hope through the Gospel with all ages. Established upon the principal found in Exodus 17 where God's people need the assistance of others, ARM has chosen the servant position of Aaron, holding up the needs of our Apache brothers and sisters as the Lord leads. Those who partner with us—financially, prayerfully, or physically, are likewise upholding those in God's family who live in tremendous poverty.

The Permit is here!

After months of delays, repeated engineering studies to satisfy agency requirements, and countless hours of conferring, planning, praying and more praying, Arizona Reservation Ministries has the permit in hand to begin construction of our bridge! We are so grateful to everyone for their prayers regarding this need! Now we need your prayers to see this bridge become a reality! Excavation work has begun in preparation for the day when Pinal Creek will run dry for a season. During that time, we’ll need to create two huge concrete abutments, major earth moved, many trees removed, literally tons of rocks positioned within and around wire baskets and two flat-bed railroad cars gently positioned on their new supports. All of this has required considerable funding-and we are humbly grateful for each and every gift! All of these delays have added nearly $30,000 to the budgeted project. Please pray for safety as the work continues, for the creek to cease its flow long enough to complete it, and for the remaining funds. Again, thanks to our partners for their assistance in such a major project!

Tent City at Arizona Reservation Ministries

The partnership unfolds between Arizona Reservation Ministries and Amor Ministries! Already in 2010, NINE homes have been started for the homeless of the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The need for homes today tops 1,600. As two groups of 160 from Texas camped on ARM’s property to start some of these homes, an additional 24 were residing in ARM’s work group accommodations to accomplish tasks as well! Please pray as this partnership develops, and for the Apache Pastor Board as it is created to accept the responsibility of determining home recipients and providing the spiritual follow-up with these new homeowners.

Prayer Warriors

On a recent afternoon, a conversation was struck with these teens after the children listened to their Bible lesson off the “Church Bus.” Teens of the San Carlos Apache Reservation want something to do…someone to lead them and show them the Gospel. Along with the ARM team, these young men have committed to praying for the Lord to send a couple to lead them in youth ministry soon. Won’t you please join us in this prayer?

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Bus Buddies

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