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Nihitaa' Binaanish volunteers, interns and neighbors have been busy! We were the first food truck to serve evacuees, volunteers and firefighters at the Oak Ridge Fire near Window Rock in early July. We prepared and served comfort food of stew and frybread to our neighbors and friends at the designated evacuation on June 31 and July 1. We thank God that the fire is now contained and recovery efforts areunderway to restore rangeland and forests lost. Summer is Tent Revival Season on Navajo Nation and we have sponsored several events in Bread Springs and Ft. Defiance. People come to hear powerful preaching, enjoy fellowship, singing and family games . Nihitaa' Binaanish provides a tent, musical instruments and sound equipment in addition to preaching by Pastor Fred and other Diné evangelists. This year we are again distributing filled backpacks of school supplies for area school children. We pray for a successful school year for all.
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The board of directors of Nihitaa' Binaanish and the community met on April 6 at our Annual Meeting at House of Fellowship in Bread Springs, NM. We are in good standing with the State of New Mexico and and our finances are in order. We reviewed our 2024 projects and planned for 2025, including the administration of the Julie's Helpers Memorial Scholarship formerly overseen by White Rock Presbyterian Church. We assessed fundraising goals and divided tasks to be accomplished by our next meeting at the end of the summer 2025. Thank you to all who have volunteered, supported and prayed for Nihitaa' Binaanish over the years. God is Good, ahé'hee. Click below photos to view minutes of our 2025 Annual Meeting.
Nihitaa' Binaanish celebrates 10 years of incorporation as a 501c Non Profit in the state of New Mexico this year. These last 10 years build on the previous 20 years of Christian service and community work done by Fred and Lorraine Thomas of the House of Fellowship Church at Bread Springs,NM. We are thankful to carry on the Good Work that was started and will be completed in God's good time. Agenda items this year include a review of our 2024 projects, election of officers, the management of the Julie's Helpers Memorial Scholarship administration and new suggested projects and activities for 2025. All community members and interested visitors are welcome to attend at 1 pm at the House of Fellowship 31 Skeets Road in Vanderwagen. Refreshments will be served. All welcome!
Though we don't necessarily celebrate Thanksgiving with "Pilgrims and Indians" scenarios, we do pause to give thanks during this harvest season. God's grace has been shown in so many ways to us this year, including the generosity of donors who helpfund projects such as our recent roofing jobs and firewood harvesting. We give thanks for the resilience and innovation of our neighbors who value their traditions. We thankfully encourage artists who creatively innovate in traditional art forms, such as pottery, and we host visitors who come to serve, share and learn. If you or anyone you know is interested in a short or extended visit to our part of Dinétah, you are welcome to join in our daily work, prayer and fellowship in our community. We recently hosted visitors from San Jose, California, El Rito, NM and Albuquerque NM who traveled many reservation miles, partnered on our roofing project, picked pinons, did IT work, and helped harvest firewood. Homeowner Carmen and her son Isaiah prepared a Navajo taco dinner (fry bread lesson included!) with blue corn mush and Navajo tea for all the visitors. Carmen also gave us a pottery demonstration. You are always welcome! Contact Jennifer for details on how to arrange a visit.
Nithitaa' Binaanish has been busy with many spring and summer projects. We continue our construction work with interns working side by side with NB mentors. A recent college graduate partnered with NB to set up a photo shoot for the community. Our neighbors gathered for a cake decorating workshop which we sponsored. We honored the Julie's Helpers Memorial Scholarship for Navajo women winner, Erin Moore of Twin Lakes. We partnered with White Rock Presbyterian Church and House of Fellowship to paint a neighbor's home and do weeding in the yard. We attended and supported traditional seasonal activities such as clan reunions and gardening. As the seasons go round, we thank God for his faithfulness.
The March 17, 2024 Annual Meeting of Nihitaa' Binaanish, Our Father's Business drew a record number of attendees and two new officers were elected. Our year ahead will include continued family and youth activities, mentoring neighbors in job skills and promoting local entrepreneurs. We also are planning a health fair with nutrition and wellness opportunities for community members. In the meantime, we are still harvesting and delivering firewood and overseeing court-referred individuals who need to do community service. We work side by side with our interns and neighbors as we laugh, learn and pray together. We thank God for guiding us these past nine years and look forward to serving our community following the Light of Christ.
The Board of Directors of Nihitaa' Binaanish have called for the Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday March 17 at 1 pm at House of Fellowship Church. All welcome! Come and hear of our journey in 2023 and help make plans for 2024. As we journey through our 8th year as a non-profit serving the Navajo Nation in self-help and neighbor-help, we pause to give thanks to God for our many blessings. We have wonderful donors who have faith in our work and support us through the seasons. We have dedicated volunteers who serve with joy and compassion as they visit, support, and teach neighbors, family and new friends. We are thankful for the mentors and interns who learn from and and teach each other as we do home repair and maintenance, deliver firewood, host family activities and pray with neighbors. Thank you, ahéhee' to all this season. God's work continues in this cold season in Dinétah
We've been busy this summer with hosting family activities and revivals, building projects, scholarship promotion and now a back to school campaign. We are seeking donations during the month of August for back-to-school supplies for area youth.
We've been busy this winter with vehicle repair, road maintenance and firewood delivery. We will review and assess our winter operations as well as consider plans for a Diné centered financial management class. We will also hold election of officers. Meeting is at 1 pm at House of Fellowship Church on Skeets Road off of Highway 602 south of Gallup. All welcome! Notice of Annual Meeting Nihitaa’ Binaanish Our Father’s Business A registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Navajo Nation by improving the lives of low-income Diné people through mentoring and support with home building, home repairs, construction-skills training, life-skills coaching, educational opportunities and spiritual growth. The Quarterly Meeting of Nihitaa’ Binaanish will be held at House of Fellowship, 41 Skeets Road, Bread Springs NM Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:00 pm Social distancing, masks and hand hygiene suggested during meeting Agenda items to include: 1. Reports:
The current President, Fred Thomas will serve his three year term through November, 2023 The following offices need to be filled:
● Winter projects (firewood ministry, road maintenance, vehicle maintenance, HOF worship and activities: Fred and Lorraine ● Navajo Nation Inauguration: Fred and Lorraine ● Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship: Jennifer ● Update on Quickbooks: Lorraine 4. New Business: ● Financial Management Program in collaboration with Sandia Presbyterian Church ● recommended purchases and expenditures for 2023 Recommended budget priorities:
● Fall mission trip by WRPC: Jennifer |
AuthorJennifer Holmes, Archives
April 2024
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