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Prayer, Preparation and Planning
St. Brendan’s Traveler’s
Yankton Sioux Reservation,
July 22-30, 2011
Mission Trip Details from 2010. (Will be updated as information becomes available.)
Activities
& Opportunities
The Dakota Sioux culture provides an opportunity for growth and fascination. As
your team extends God's love through practical relational work, you will be
helping with a summer outreach and a variety of relational events/projects -
some of which may include home repair and other outdoor projects for the
elderly, work in the local groups and Prayer Riding.
Projects
The work projects are organized to support the needs and vision of the community
and designed to connect team members with the local people in the area. Your
team will be involved in basic projects that do not demand experience or skilled
workers. All needed tools and equipment will be provided for you. Some team
members who are not taking part in the Prayer Rides or work projects may be able
to assist with food preparation at the armory kitchen.
We encourage the team to build relationships with local adults and children as
they work at their construction sites. Bringing a soccer ball, football or
Frisbee is a fun way to connect with kids.
We work closely with local pastors and leaders to identify work projects and
ministry opportunities that address authentic needs within the community. We ask
that you come with a servant’s heart and willingness to adapt to the unique
qualities represented in each location. Opportunities can vary significantly
from one day to the next. The team may work at one location or serve at multiple
locations each day. Due to the changing needs of our community partners, we
cannot confirm your specific activities until your team arrives.
Typical Schedule
Each morning, there is time set aside for devotions and quiet time. St.
Brendan’s has devotionals/journals that are available or you can supply your
own. This is a valuable time and we strongly encourage everyone to spend it with
God journaling their thoughts and experiences as the days unfold.
Each evening an hour or so is set aside after dinner for worship, prayer and a
short message by ourselves or Pastor Tim. Following this evening program, there
will be time scheduled for members to meet together to share, debrief, have fun
and deal with team issues. We make this time a priority for you to spend with
your team.
Day
One
9:00
am Leave Minnesota
3:00-6:00 pm Group Arrive in Wagner
6:00 - Dinner
7:00 - Orientation Meeting with Pastor Tim, KC Kopasca and Hans
8:30 - Team Time (a time for your group alone)
10:00 - Lights Out
Day Two-Subject to modification on-site
7:15
- Breakfast
8:00 - Teams move to City Park and aid with set-up
9:00 – DAY IN THE PARK
12:00 - Lunch
3:30 - Finish Work for the day
4:00 - Break and Clean-up
6:00 – Dinner
7:00
- Team time Break and Clean-up
Day
Three (Sunday)
7:15
- Breakfast
7:45 - Devotions and Quiet Time
8:15 - Group Prayer
10:00 – Worship at All Tribes Fellowship (Upstairs)
12:00 - Lunch
2:00 – Recreational Activities
6:00 - Dinner
Day
Four through Six
7:15
- Breakfast
7:45 - Devotions and Quiet Time
8:15 - Group Prayer
8:30 - Teams leave for Sites
12:00 - Lunch
3:30 - Finish Work for the day
4:00 - Break and Clean-up
6:00 - Dinner
7:00 - Evening program (as a whole group)
8:30 - Team time
Day Seven
7:00
- Breakfast
7:30 - Cleanup/ Packing
9:00 - Pictures and Good-Byes
Lodging
& Food
Lodging
|
Description |
Team
will be staying at All Tribes Fellowship (ATF) church basement. |
|
Sleeping |
Accommodations
are hostel style. There is space
for people to bring a sleeping bag and pad or air mattress, or cot. |
|
Showers |
There
are toilets and showers at the ATF. Showers can also be taken at the local
armory. |
|
Water |
City
water is available at the ATF and at all work and outreach sites. Everyone
should plan to bring refillable water bottles to stay hydrated throughout
the day. |
|
Electricity |
There
is electricity available at the ATF. Most work and outreach sites
have electricity available. |
|
Security |
Concern
for safety has never been a significant issue. |
Food: A wonderful team of local people and All Tribes staff will prepare your
lunch and dinner each day. The menu includes a tasty selection of Native
American food. Bring a big appetite as there will be plenty to eat! We will
prepare breakfast ourselves in the church kitchen.
Team members should plan to bring their own plate, bowl, cup and silverware for
meals.
Transportation
Your teams transportation to, from and while in South Dakota is included. Pastor
Tim and Elaine and our vehicles will be available throughout the entire week to
transport your team to various locations for work, prayer rides and ministry.
Community
Profile
History
The Yankton Sioux are a Dakota (Eastern) Native American nation of the Great
Plains, closely allied with the Lakota (Western) Sioux. Dakota and Lakota are
their own names for their tribe, which translate as “friendly”. "Sioux"
is a French version of the Ojibwe (Anishinabe) name for their ancient enemies
and means "Little Snakes" (not a compliment!). There was nothing
"little" about the Sioux, however. Divided into four tribes of
Eastern or Santee Dakota, two tribes of Middle Dakota (Yankton and Little
Yankton), and seven tribes of Western or Teton Dakota (they say
"Lakota" because L replaces D in their dialect).
The
first Sioux who Lewis and Clark met were Yankton Dakota. They had about
500 warriors and a total population of 1,600-2,000 people living at the mouth of
the James (then, Jacque) River, near the present-day Yankton, South Dakota.
The first things that Lewis and Clark noticed about their village were the
colorful painted tipis of tanned buffalo hides, which they had not seen before
on the Expedition.
Geography
The entire Yankton Sioux Reservation is located in Charles Mix County and as it
rises up from the Missouri River, is long grass prairie, part of the northern
Great Plains. Charles Mix County is located in south central
South Dakota along the Missouri River. The county is nearly 100 miles in
length
Lifestyle
Jobs are scarce and poverty is pervasive on the Yankton reservation. Although
the tribe does have a casino at Fort Randall, and maintains one of the largest
buffalo herds in the country, alcoholism, drug abuse and lack of work are major
problems here, and on other reservations across America.
Needs
For those who are not able to work, the prospect of falling into depression and
despair is a real possibility. Providing activities and connections to people
and God's love is very important.
Language
English is a necessary skill for the Yankton Sioux and most are fluent. However,
traditionally the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota tribes both speak the Dakota
language, with only a handful of vocabulary items different between their
locations.
Health &
Safety
Staff certification:
The team leader is a certified Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and first
aid/CPR instructor. Basic first aid and CPR training will be made available to
all team members.
Medical needs:
Medical kits that include first-aid supplies for general accidents and ailments
are provided for each site. We will also carry a Trauma Kit in the van, which
will have medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl and Imodium on hand. We
make these available to adult team members for their sole discretionary use. We
ask that teams bring their own medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl and
Imodium as they deem necessary, as well as any prescription medications and
eyeglasses/contact lenses.
MISSION TRIP PACKING LIST
•
SERVANT’S HEART
•
toothbrush & paste & floss
•
razor & shaving cream
•
sunburn remedies & sunscreen (very important) & sunglasses
•
for those who wear glasses, bring an extra pair
•
small pillow
•
towels, washcloths & detergent
•
deodorant (please!)
•
towelette packets (baby wipes)
•
soap & shampoo
•
feminine hygiene items
•
comb & brush
•
medicines: antibiotics, vitamins, aspirin, allergy tabs, diarrhea
medicine,
antibacterial ointments, Band-aids, etc.
•
flashlight & extra batteries
•
bottle/canteen for water (relatively large & sealable) – Water is a
MUST!! (Consider
using a CamelBak-type hydration pack)
•
Bible & journal & pens & Team Notebook
•
personal snacks (10 day stash)
•
spending money
•
camera (cheap) digital or bring with extra film & batteries
•
simple gifts
•
mosquito repellent
•
poncho
•
hat/cap & sweat band (broad-brimmed hat for working in sun)
•
work gloves (leather)
•
work clothes – light cotton best in hot weather (long pants)
•
one set of casual clothes for church
•
long sleeve shirts
•
shorts (modest) and loose fitting shirts/blouses
•
underclothes
•
bedclothes & robe
•
walking shoes/work shoes
•
shower slippers
•
2 team mission shirts
•
swim suit (optional)
•
bag for dirty clothes (optional)
•
photos of family, home, school. (Optional)
1.
Pack light.
2.
Tightly secure any items that may come open while traveling – freezer
bags
recommended! Many a team member has had to wear clothing with
the
fragrant smell of Pepto Bismol or shampoo.
3.
Borrow what you can. No sense in making a big investment in shoes and
clothing
you may only wear on this trip.
4.
Break new shoes in before the trip… especially new work boots. Blisters
are
not a pleasant experience, and they don’t make for the best of
moods!
5.
Take luggage you don’t mind damaging. Old duffel bags are probably
the
best.
6.
Leave room for souvenirs; otherwise you may be sacrificing your new
Reeboks
for a local memento.
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