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AICM Smoke Signals Sept 2009, pt 3 of 10	Tom Dierkes
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AICM - American Indian Christian Mission - September, 2009
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924 Mission Lane #1 Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone 928-537-5912 Fax 928-537-5620

"EVANGELIZING & EQUIPPING NATIVE AMERICANS FOR CHRIST"

September, 2009

EXPERIENCING GOD...

The spiritual atmosphere at the mission has changed for the better. We are
all studying the same Bible Study called Experiencing God. Each group of
staff like houseparents, teachers, maintenance, cooks and office personnel
are reading a chapter per week, discussing it and praying with their
respected departments. We are meeting as a whole staff once a month to
discover what each group is learning and praying about. Our fifth thru
twelfth grade are going through it as well during their chapel services on
Tuesday nights.

The changes are a welcome sight. The changes have brought calmer students,
more caring for each other. We are becoming more aware of prayer needs
around us too. This is very pleasant after a time of very troubled water.
Our God is working MIGHTILY!! It is a time of knowing He is working, and we
anticipate seeing the fuller picture soon.

MINISTRY TEAMS

Summer schedule is filling fast. If you want to schedule a short term
mission trip, please contact us at Missio-@aicm.org

ROC AND KATHY ST. MARTIN

Roc and Kathy have been with the misson for the past two years. They will
be leaving in October due to health concerns. Roc and Kathy have gone
beyond their roles to make an impact on many of the children. They will be
missed! Join us in prayer for them as they have many unanswered questions
ahead of them.

ATHLETICS

The students have been working hard and running every day to be ready for
the Cross Country season. They have placed in the top 5 in both JV and
Varsity. Our course is the most difficult of any and they are proud to be
running it with such success.

* * * * * *

FROM PATRICK LESTER
Ephesians 4:22-24 states, “You were
taught, with regard to your former way
of life, to put off your old self, which
is being corrupted by its deceitful
desires; to be made new in attitude
of your minds; and to put on the new
self, created to be like God in true
righteousness and holiness.”
On behalf of the American Indian
Christian Mission I want to thank
you for all your continued prayers
and support that you give. We at the
mission are so excited about what God
is doing here and the potential that we
have, through Him, to do exceedingly
more than we can ever imagine. As
we prepare for this year and anticipate
the favor of our LORD, I can’t help
but tell you that the past several weeks
have been rough yet rewarding. We
at the AICM have experienced death
from three different families. One of
our students lost his mother, another
AICM student lost his sister in a tragic
vehicle accident, while one of our
older girls lost a cousin in an accident
in the forest. Three deaths--yet these
three deaths have affected the staff
and the children. I was so proud of
the staff and their willingness to
“Evangelize and Equip” during this
time. Many of our staff attended the
wakes and funerals of these people.
We gathered in front yards and prayed
for the individual needs of these
families and watched how the LORD
was literally ministering to them.

Several members of the AICM were
asked to speak at one of the funerals.
The very people that you support
through your prayers and financial
giving were able to minister to a large
crowd at the very moment when they
needed ministered. That, my friend,
is what Evangelizing and Equipping
is all about. It’s meeting people at
their point of need and sharing the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s taking the
Message to a world that so desperately
needs it.
Another great thing that we all
experienced through the past weeks
was our staff orientation. My friend in
Christ and mentor came for a week of
intense study and spiritual leadership.
The staff at the AICM appreciated so
much the spiritual tone and emphasis
of this year and how we all feel as
ministers of the Gospel. As a supporter
of this anointed place, I want to let you
know that the staff, in which I believe
that God has strategically placed
here, is 100% ministry focused and
ready for the task of Evangelizing and
Equipping. There is a presence in the
air with the staff here, and I believe
from watching and leading them, that
this group has been in the waiting for
quite some time now and it’s time for
the unleashing of ministry. Because
you have walked hand in hand with
us and continued to pray for us, it is
my belief that God is ready to deliver
some things here that we have never
seen before. I believe as a minister
of the Gospel that we are about to
enter a season of restoration as well
as deliverance. God has literally been
restoring us and He’s brought us
through many things, and you have
traveled with us.
On a personal level, God has been
teaching me trust and stretching my
faith tremendously. Over the past
year, I have seen the hand of God
work through His servants and His
children. Make no mistake; I have had
times of frustration as well as trying to understand what God is doing.
Through all of this and through the
countless encouragements and letters,
I believe that God is using me not
only to minister to His kids, but He is
also using me as a conduit for you as
a supporter. He has allowed me the
opportunity to visit many of you and
share with you the great things that
God is doing. He has allowed me to
see that you the supporter have a huge
investment here with our children.
Thanks be to God for His children
and for allowing us the opportunity to
minister.
We’re excited to see what God is
going to do next. He has been gearing
us up and readying us for the next
season of ministering. The students
that we have here are pumped and
excited about what is taking place. It
is also very obvious that the spiritual
climate of the students is high and on
the rise.
Communication has not been the
greatest lately and for that, we are
sorry. It is the AICM’s intent to keep
you fully informed and aware of
situations that arise and what we are
doing about it. If you are an investor
or a potential investor or even a past
investor, you have the right to know
what is going on and how your prayers
and financial offerings are going. So
where do we go from here? Where do
you as a supporter fit in? The AICM
along with the Board of Directors feel
that we are moving forward and we
are putting things behind us. Many
lessons were learned over the past
year--some hard, some easy. Lessons
that were needed because they caused
growth. We as a mission cannot
continue to dwell on what was. We
have to move forward for the sake
of the kingdom and for the sake of
the children. In moving forward, we
have a new vision. We have a new
direction that we know the LORD
has shown us. In moving forward,
we need you to come alongside of us with prayers and financial offerings.
The AICM has been blessed with so
many supporters and the finances to do
ministry. We need more. We need it
in order to stay the course and do what
the LORD is calling us to do. I am
asking that you the supporter give and
give generously. I am asking that you
would “up” your giving and in doing
that, it would allow us the opportunity
to stay the course. We at the mission
are cutting costs and even sacrificing.
We are being the best stewards of what
we have and we still aren’t making
it. We need your help in order to stay
afloat. Would you please consider
helping us? We are determined to be
a God honoring ministry; would you
continue blessing this ministry with
your financial gifts?
You will notice that there is a
new vision for the AICM and we
are extremely excited about the
possibilities that await us. God has
already been working through this new
vision and we cannot wait for more
opportunities to minister. It is our
belief that we should be accountable
to you in regards to our vision. We
want to let you know how we’re
doing and what we need from you.
Please take some time to visit www.
nehemiahproject.wordpress.com and
enjoy!
So on behalf of the Board of Directors,
Staff and Students, we want to say
thank you for all you are doing and the
prayers that are going up on a daily
basis for the work that is being done
here. I can assure you that what is
being done here is bathed in prayer as
well as in line with what we believe
that God is moving us towards. We’re
going to keep on keepin’ on until the
LORD tells us otherwise. As the verse
says…
Ephesians 4:22-24 states, “You were
taught, with regard to your former way
of life, to put off your old self, which
is being corrupted by its deceitful
desires; to be made new in attitude
of your minds; and to put on the new
self, created to be like God in true
righteousness and holiness.”
We’re putting on a new self—and
a new us—will you stand with us?

Will you continue to travel with us
as we Evangelize and Equip Native
Americans for Christ?
You are greatly appreciated!

* * * * * * *

THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT

Building Lives; One Life at a Time
AICM 10 Year Vision (2009-2019)

I. The AICM will provide a quality Christian education through a
combination day and boarding school.

a. We will increase the number of day students and boarding students at the
American Indian Christian School.

b. We will begin a vocational training program within the school utilizing
a donated building and equipment (welders, saws, planers).

c. We will maintain our K-8 accreditation.

d. We will provide a Christian education for 9-12 grades.

II. The AICM will partner with organizations engaged in ministry to Native
Americans.

a. We will establish relationships with several native pastors.

b. We will continue to be a major conduit for the AICM through the ACC
(Apache Christian Connection).

c. We will train and equip Native Americans for Christian ministry both on
and off campus.

III. The AICM will with the help of supporting churches become involved in
planting churches

a. We will become involved in planting churches within the reservations to
effectively Equip and Evangelize.

b. We will plant 2 churches within 5 years and 5 churches within 10 years.

c. We will utilize Native Americans to support and minister the churches.

IV. The AICM will in conjunction with other interested churches and
supporters build and fully operate “The Bruised Reed Ministry” to assist the
parents of AICM students.

a. We will be a safe haven on campus for AICM children and mothers for
20-60 days.

b. We will provide the opportunity for parents to acquire

a GED while participating in the program.

c. We will require all participants of this ministry, to complete a
Spiritual Emphasis Study.

d. We will also require that participants volunteer their gifts and talents
at the AICM.

V. The AICM will provide F.E.A.S.T. (Family Encouragement and Study Time).

a. We will provide spiritual food for our brothers and sisters in order to
better “Equip and Evangelize” the families of students at the AICM Christian
School.

b. We will offer lunch and or dinner to parents and allow the AICM more of
an opportunity to minister to each family member through small study and
devotion (This will happen on pickup and drop-off days).

* * * * * * *

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 924 Mission Lane #1 Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone 928-537-5912 Fax 928-537-5620 "EVANGELIZING & EQUIPPING NATIVE AMERICANS FOR CHRIST" September, 2009 EXPERIENCING GOD... 
 
The
spiritual atmosphere at the mission has changed for the better. We are
all studying the same Bible Study called Experiencing God. Each group
of staff like houseparents, teachers, maintenance, cooks and office
personnel are reading a chapter per week, discussing it and praying
with their respected departments. We are meeting as a whole staff once
a month to discover what each group is learning and praying about. Our
fifth thru twelfth grade are going through it as well during their
chapel services on Tuesday nights. The changes are a welcome
sight. The changes have brought calmer students, more caring for each
other. We are becoming more aware of prayer needs around us too. This
is very pleasant after a time of very troubled water. Our God is
working MIGHTILY!! It is a time of knowing He is working, and we
anticipate seeing the fuller picture soon. MINISTRY TEAMS Summer schedule is filling fast. If you want to schedule a short term mission trip, please contact us at <a href="mailto:Missio-@aicm.org" target="_blank">Missio-@aicm.org</a> 

 ROC AND KATHY ST. MARTIN Roc
and Kathy have been with the misson for the past two years. They will
be leaving in October due to health concerns. Roc and Kathy have gone
beyond their roles to make an impact on many of the children. They
will be missed! Join us in prayer for them as they have many
unanswered questions ahead of them. ATHLETICS The
students have been working hard and running every day to be ready for
the Cross Country season. They have placed in the top 5 in both JV and
Varsity. Our course is the most difficult of any and they are proud to
be running it with such success. * * * * * * FROM PATRICK LESTER Ephesians 4:22-24 states, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful 

desires; to be made new in attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” On behalf of the American Indian Christian Mission I want to thank 

you for all your continued prayers and support that you give. We at the mission are so excited about what God is doing here and the potential that we have, through Him, to do exceedingly more than we can ever imagine. As 

we prepare for this year and anticipate the favor of our LORD, I can’t help but tell you that the past several weeks have been rough yet rewarding. We at the AICM have experienced death from three different families. One of 

our students lost his mother, another AICM student lost his sister in a tragic vehicle accident, while one of our older girls lost a cousin in an accident in the forest. Three deaths--yet these three deaths have affected the staff 

and the children. I was so proud of the staff and their willingness to “Evangelize and Equip” during this time. Many of our staff attended the wakes and funerals of these people. We gathered in front yards and prayed 

for the individual needs of these families and watched how the LORD was literally ministering to them. Several members of the AICM were asked to speak at one of the funerals. The very people that you support 

through your prayers and financial giving were able to minister to a large crowd at the very moment when they needed ministered. That, my friend, is what Evangelizing and Equipping is all about. It’s meeting people at 

their point of need and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s taking the Message to a world that so desperately needs it. Another great thing that we all experienced through the past weeks was our staff orientation. My friend in 

Christ and mentor came for a week of intense study and spiritual leadership. The staff at the AICM appreciated so much the spiritual tone and emphasis of this year and how we all feel as ministers of the Gospel. As a supporter 

of this anointed place, I want to let you know that the staff, in which I believe that God has strategically placed here, is 100% ministry focused and ready for the task of Evangelizing and Equipping. There is a presence in the 

air with the staff here, and I believe from watching and leading them, that this group has been in the waiting for quite some time now and it’s time for the unleashing of ministry. Because you have walked hand in hand with 

us and continued to pray for us, it is my belief that God is ready to deliver some things here that we have never seen before. I believe as a minister of the Gospel that we are about to enter a season of restoration as well 

as deliverance. God has literally been restoring us and He’s brought us through many things, and you have traveled with us. On a personal level, God has been teaching me trust and stretching my faith tremendously. Over the past 

year, I have seen the hand of God work through His servants and His children. Make no mistake; I have had times of frustration as well as trying to understand what God is doing. Through all of this and through the 

countless encouragements and letters, I believe that God is using me not only to minister to His kids, but He is also using me as a conduit for you as a supporter. He has allowed me the opportunity to visit many of you and 

share with you the great things that God is doing. He has allowed me to see that you the supporter have a huge investment here with our children. Thanks be to God for His children and for allowing us the opportunity to 

minister. We’re excited to see what God is going to do next. He has been gearing us up and readying us for the next season of ministering. The students that we have here are pumped and excited about what is taking place. It 

is also very obvious that the spiritual climate of the students is high and on the rise. Communication has not been the greatest lately and for that, we are sorry. It is the AICM’s intent to keep 
you fully informed and aware of 
situations that arise and what we are doing about it. If you are an investor or a potential investor or even a past investor, you have the right to know what is going on and how your prayers and financial offerings are going. So 

where do we go from here? Where do you as a supporter fit in? The AICM along with the Board of Directors feel that we are moving forward and we are putting things behind us. Many lessons were learned over the past 

year--some hard, some easy. Lessons that were needed because they caused growth. We as a mission cannot continue to dwell on what was. We have to move forward for the sake of the kingdom and for the sake of 

the children. In moving forward, we have a new vision. We have a new direction that we know the LORD has shown us. In moving forward, we need you to come alongside of us with prayers and financial offerings. 

The AICM has been blessed with so many supporters and the finances to do ministry. We need more. We need it in order to stay the course and do what the LORD is calling us to do. I am asking that you the supporter give and 

give generously. I am asking that you would “up” your giving and in doing that, it would allow us the opportunity to stay the course. We at the mission are cutting costs and even sacrificing. We are being the best stewards of what 

we have and we still aren’t making it. We need your help in order to stay afloat. Would you please consider helping us? We are determined to be a God honoring ministry; would you continue blessing this ministry with 

your financial gifts? You will notice that there is a new vision for the AICM and we are extremely excited about the possibilities that await us. God has already been working through this new vision and we cannot wait for more 

opportunities to minister. It is our belief that we should be accountable to you in regards to our vision. We want to let you know how we’re doing and what we need from you. Please take some time to visit www. 

<a href="http://nehemiahproject.wordpress.com" target="_blank">nehemiahproject.wordpress.com</a> and enjoy! So on behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and Students, we want to say thank you for all you are doing and the 

prayers that are going up on a daily basis for the work that is being done here. I can assure you that what is being done here is bathed in prayer as well as in line with what we believe that God is moving us towards. We’re 

going to keep on keepin’ on until the LORD tells us otherwise. As the verse says… Ephesians 4:22-24 states, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which 

is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” We’re putting on a new self—and 

a new us—will you stand with us? Will you continue to travel with us as we Evangelize and Equip Native Americans for Christ? You are greatly appreciated! * * * * * * * THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT 

 Building Lives; One Life at a Time 
AICM 10 Year Vision (2009-2019) 
 I. The AICM will provide a quality Christian education through a combination day and boarding school. 
 a. We will increase the number of day students and boarding students at the American Indian Christian School. 
 b. We will begin a vocational training program within the school utilizing a donated building and equipment (welders, saws, planers). 
 c. We will maintain our K-8 accreditation. 
 d. We will provide a Christian education for 9-12 grades. 
 II. The AICM will partner with organizations engaged in ministry to Native Americans. 
 a. We will establish relationships with several native pastors. 
 b. We will continue to be a major conduit for the AICM through the ACC (Apache Christian Connection). 
 c. We will train and equip Native Americans for Christian ministry both on and off campus. 
 III. The AICM will with the help of supporting churches become involved in planting churches 
 a. We will become involved in planting churches within the reservations to effectively Equip and Evangelize. 
 b. We will plant 2 churches within 5 years and 5 churches within 10 years. 
 c. We will utilize Native Americans to support and minister the churches. 
 IV. The AICM will in conjunction with other interested churches
and supporters build and fully operate “The Bruised Reed Ministry” to
assist the parents of AICM students. 
 a. We will be a safe haven on campus for AICM children and mothers for 20-60 days. b. We will provide the opportunity for parents to acquire 
 a GED while participating in the program. 
 c. We will require all participants of this ministry, to complete a Spiritual Emphasis Study. 
 d. We will also require that participants volunteer their gifts and talents at the AICM. 
 V. The AICM will provide F.E.A.S.T. (Family Encouragement and Study Time). 
 a. We will provide spiritual food for our brothers and sisters in
order to better “Equip and Evangelize” the families of students at the
AICM Christian School. 
 b. We will offer lunch and or dinner to parents and allow the AICM
more of an opportunity to minister to each family member through small
study and devotion (This will happen on pickup and drop-off days). * * * * * * * 
 

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