THE NEED
• 100% of the Yakama people are affected by substance abuse
• 75% are chronically unemployed
• Life expectancy is 39 years
• Suicide rates are very high
• 65% drop out rate in high school
• 70% of teenagers are homeless
• Most children and youth are fatherless
• There are very few intact marriages
• One of the poorest communities in the country
HISTORY
While serving as youth pastor at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church in Alabama, Reverend Chris Granberry brought his youth group to the reservation on a short-term mission trip in 2000. He was devastated by the hopelessness and despair of the people. Yet Chris was hopeful, knowing that the power of the gospel can change and does redeem broken lives andcommunities.
In 2003, the Granberrys moved to the Yakama reservation with a desire to serve the community and establish a healthy church in White Swan. They also recruited believers to come on one week mission trips to share the love and the truth of Christ through mercy ministry projects and backyard Bible clubs.
Since Sacred Road Ministries was established, the full-time ministry team has grown significantly. This has enabled Sacred Road to host over 2,000 people from throughout the United States who have performed works of service on the reservation. In the spring and summer, nearly 100 children per day are involved in the Children’s ministry. Approximately 75 teenagers have been reached through weekly Bible studies, mentoring relationships and outreach activities. On average, 80 people attend the Tuesday night meal and Bible study conducted in the Yakama traditional Longhouse. Sacred Road Ministries is a church-planting ministry serving on the Yakama Indian Reservation in the remote town of White Swan, Washington. Sacred Road builds relationships in the community through children’s ministry, youth ministry, weekly Bible studies, and mercy ministy projects using volunteer teams from throughout the USA.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The opportunity for Sacred Road to reach out to the community of White Swan with the love and truth of Christ is growing daily. However, the size and depth of Sacred Road’s ability to do that is limited by the lack of a proper facility.
THE FACILITY
Sacred Road needs a facility immediately to begin an after school tutoring program for children and youth, expand youth ministry, and in which to host Sunday worship services. Sacred Road has the opportunity to purchase a 7,000 plus square foot building on 40 acres of land near White Swan. In addition to meeting the ministry’s immediate needs, the property has space to support long-term goals.PROJECT CAPITAL NEED
Acquisition: $300,000
Renovations: $50,000
Reserves: $58,000
Total: $408,000
YOUR INVOLVEMENT
Based upon the opportunity and your appreciation for Sacred Road Ministries, would you consider making a significant, sacrificial donation to this project? Time is of the essence as the property is on the market now and generating interest. Your donation needs to be mailed by Nov. 10.
YOUR COMMITMENT
Your commitment can be in the form of cash or appreciated assets such as stock or real estate.
Please mail your tax deductible contribution to:
Sacred Road Ministries
22116 SE 51st Place
Issaquah, WA 98029-9221
Please include a note indicating that the contribution is for the purchase of the new facility.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sacred Road Ministries was established by the Pacific Northwest Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Its board of directors is composed of the following persons:
Rev. Eric Irwin, Chairman: Senior Pastor
MISSION STATEMENT
Sacred Road Ministries was established by the Pacific Northwest Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Its board of directors is composed of the following persons:
Rev. Eric Irwin, Chairman: Senior Pastor
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Issaquah, WA | 425.392.5532
Steven O’Ban: Senior Trial Lawyer
Ellis, Li and McKinstry PLLC | 206.682.0565
Stephen Meerdink: Marketing Manager
The Commercial Agency | 206.575.1758
Rev. Eddie Koh: Pastor for Equipping and Mission
Hillcrest Presbyterian Church | 206.937.0101
(Pending) Rev. Luke Morton: Assistant Pastor
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Issaquah, WA | 425.392.5532
(Pending) Jonathan Ross: Software Architect
Microsoft | 425.943.1477
Steven O’Ban: Senior Trial Lawyer
Ellis, Li and McKinstry PLLC | 206.682.0565
Stephen Meerdink: Marketing Manager
The Commercial Agency | 206.575.1758
Rev. Eddie Koh: Pastor for Equipping and Mission
Hillcrest Presbyterian Church | 206.937.0101
(Pending) Rev. Luke Morton: Assistant Pastor
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Issaquah, WA | 425.392.5532
(Pending) Jonathan Ross: Software Architect
Microsoft | 425.943.1477
