When you look at this picture of Southend Saskatchewan you might see different things...maybe a vacation like setting, a fishermans dream, a small village, a track, or evidence of Gods creation. What you don't see from this angle is:
- That this is the home of the Cree natives who are the First Nation of Canada
- That the Cree are special people that value relationships over tasks
- That they are a culture that shares everything and are not materialistic
- That the population is about 1000, with half of them being children under the age of 12
- That this in a remote community in northern Canada which provides a challenging climate
- That we need to share the love of Christ and Hope for the future with them
We had the privilege of serving the Cree last year on our first Mission Trip to Southend and learned so much from them and about them. Our mission is to serve this remote community of Canada for at least five years and this is our second year. We will be teaching VBS to the children, building relationships in the community, and we will be sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are looking forward to sharing His Word and His Love and giving them Hope for the future.
~Vernice~
