South Dakota Mission Trip, Sept 21-28
The Shelby Baptist Association will be hosting a mission trip to Čhankú Wašté Ranch
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota September 21-28
Click the link below to register by noon on Thursday, August 15, 2024, to sign up for the trip.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE TRIP
** PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR SOMEONE ELSE PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT THEIR NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION. EACH PERSON’S CONTACT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR US TO GET THEM REGISTERED FOR THE TRIP.**
I. Trip Overview:
A. Trip Dates: September 21-28
B. Trip Costs:
1. On the Rez Lodging, Meals, Resource Fees, and T-Shirt: $200
2. Transportation:
a) TBD by driving or flying choice and an additional fee.
b) SBA will help coordinate the flying option if enough interest.
c) Driving option will be handled by each individual.
3. Each person will be responsible for his/her own meals (2) when the group goes off the Rez sightseeing.
C. Lodging:
1. On the Rez:
a) Bunkhouse style rooms: gender separated in the main building
b) Showers/Restroom: gender specific in the main building (2 for each gender)
c) Beds are single size and two stacks of three per room. (3 rooms on each side of the building)
d) Should someone desire to bring their RV, there are accommodations for two units. (Water, Sewage, and Electric Connections)
2. Traveling: If you choose to drive, travel accommodations are on your own.
3. Traveling and Sightseeing Meals are at your own expense.
D. Meals:
1. On the Rez:
a) There is a commercial kitchen in the main building.
b) We will have a team cooking led by ???
c) If you have dietary needs due to health issues advance notice is requested to accommodate.
2. Off the Rez: See item I. C. 3.
II. Great Needs:
A. Healthy Partnerships
1. Restoration of mouths
2. Houses Built on Rez: 15% estimated without electricity or running water. More than any other region in the US.
3. Adoption of a home/mouth/family unit.
4. Adopt a home to be built.
5. Adopt a week at Camp
6. Goal: A restored life.
III. Trip Plans:
A. Aug/Sept—Total 30
1. Optometry Staff:
a) Optometrist—2-3
b) Assistants
2. Dental Ministry:
a) Two Dentists
b) Two to Four Assistants and/or hygienists
3. Individuals Needed:
a) Servant-minded and hearted people to build relationships with the Oglala Lakota people for present and future ministry
opportunities
b) Individuals skilled in dentistry and optometry
c) Drivers with a CDL
d) Winterization:
(1) Camp clean up
(2) Camp pack
B. Trip Timeline:
1. Non-refundable deposit of $75 due—Aug. 4
2. Team Training Meeting: Sunday, September 8 at 2:00 PM at the SBA office
3. Final payment ($125) for trip due: Sept. 8
C. Registration Invites for NAMB Processing will be sent after deposits are submitted.
D. NAMB Requirements:
1. Background Checks
2. Ministry Safe Training
