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Show T hat our son may grow up as the young plants, and that our daughte rs may be as the polished corne rs of the temple" ... (Psalm 144) Sons, daughters, plants and temples is the news this summer . It all began in March when Claude and Daisy of the staff here became the parents of a daughter. She is peeking out from a cradleboard below. In April, Father Wayne and Jo added a son ; then Father Mitchell and Caroline followed in rapid order early in May with a Ii ttle girl. The plants, too, a re having their day. The best spring and summer rains in many yea rs have kept the desert green, the pastures fresh and the corn p ushing up. The picture on the cover is taken from a Navajo rug soon to be reproduced in the Mission's silk screen series of unique rugs. The polished corne rs of our new church are not yet ready but each day we pass and gaze at the progress as the beams reach up. Soon more work parties will arrive to h elp speed things along. As we promised, work was started in April. Many have written encouraging words in praise of the design and thought behind the structure. Thank you all !! You have each helped in one way or another through telling others of the work and struggle here, sending donations and keeping us in your prayers. At last reckoning, $10,000 is yet needed to bring the church to completion by September or October. Our faith is strong and we believe that the Lord will provide through each reader and dedicated worker where you are. We would like you to meet the other families here and their "young plants" but that will have to wait for the next issue-there simply isn't room at this time. The teenagers deserve the next news. When the second work party of the year arrived from Sterling, Colorado, at least a do~en boys and girls from this area pitched in and helped the crew. Preparing rocks for the new sacristy and choir room, helping at meals and joining the campfires were new endeavors for our shy " plants." In fact, the St. R eaching Up! Christop her's Club were invited to celebrate their help with their Mission here just a weekend ago by traveling to the Grand Canyon for an overnight stay. Father Mitchell led the caravan and Sunday Mass was held over looking that great gift of God's Nature. R emembe r J eannette Harvey? She has appea red in the Newsletters over the years since a baby of three when she was rescued by Catherine Pickett, medical worker in earlier days. This summer, she is with us between school terms. Surprised at the young lady you see? Someday we'll compare all the pictures and have a complete story of Jeanette. 1I'[ark Way ne Pontious . . . and Family The Frontier Corps gains s trength ! Before many weeks, a dormitory will appear on the Mission grounds - the first of many, we hope. Time is getting short, so better write for a complete statement right away. H ere's a very personal response to this calling by one of the very first applicants: "My wife and I have looked into the Frontier Suzanna Margaret Mitchell . . and Family Corps very c\eeply and realize that we will be facing hardships, and luxuries will not fit into the program. We have visited the Mission and know that the Frontier Corps is just beginning and will not be easy. We have both felt that we have never been able to give enough of our church for God's work and that we Sharon Ann Benally and Family could offer much more if we knew what to tell people about religion and were able to convey the Word of God. to other people . . . the Mission offers an opportunity for me to help other people, as well as myself, know and feel God's power in everything that is done." Meet Brother Juniper on the last page. To many, he will be an old friend. From October 8 through 24, he will be visiting the Philadelphia area and wants to have enga gements to speak on the Mission. For dates, please contact Mrs. Ruth Stoughton, 1374 Queen St. , Pottstown, Pa. 19464. He hopes he can see you then. The St. Christopher's Choir is on the move . Opening St. Christopher 's Shop in Bluff has been a thrilling experience. At last we can provide you with tasteful gifts from the Navajo P eople. The first listing is enclosed; be patient with us if we are a little awkward. It's the first step in vocational training right here at home; help us ma ke that step a sure one. |