LaConner Neighborhood Church

LaConner, WA

I commend to all Native American churches the ministry of the Brotherhood of Native American Outreach. Last year our church was greatly blessed by this group and their work is still being talked about in the Native American community here. Our church is located on the Swinomish Reservation in western Skagit County in the State of Washington. Our average attendance is about 40. We desired to build a new building as we had no kitchen or fellowship hall, our men’s room looked like a broom closet. We had no handicap accessibility and the outside of our church had the original cedar shakes which were simply not attractive.

Upon the arrival of the investigative team, we were amazed at how they looked at a blue print, pulled out their tape measures, and immediately proceeded to review the plans we had for our present structure and the feasibility of remodeling our church. Before the weekend was over, we were accepted as their project for 2003. For a church that just one week earlier had our hopes dashed when we learned the cost of building new, we suddenly felt the Lord’s leading in remodeling our present church.

In the months that ensured, there were many e-mails and phone calls with Doug Boyer and other members of the Brotherhood who headed up special tasks (electrical, plumbing, siding, and carpentry.) By the time July rolled around, material was on site, food in the pantry (and do they ever eat), transportation arranged (like the week before), and a lot of excitement by our congregation…several of whom took vacation time to be here the whole week during the construction.

On Monday the 21st of July they arrived. Within minutes out came the tape measures, building materials lists were checked, food sent to the kitchen, teens ready to minister each evening, and very quickly a final once-through was made. Tuesday morning they arrived right at 7:00 am. Within minutes they were tearing out walls, checking the wiring, removing the plumbing and ripping up carpet. Slow but surely our building was transformed in one week. Words cannot express our appreciation to this great team for the work they did. But this was not all.

The teens they brought were outstanding. Every day they worked along side the adults and every evening they conducted a VBS for the boys and girls and a basketball camp for the teens. They were courteous and a tremendous testimony to everyone in the community.

Thanks Brotherhood for everything you did for us. And when this sanctuary is filled a couple times over on Sunday, we are looking forward to asking you to return to put up a new building.

Ronald C. Grossglass
Pastor

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Navajo Fellowship Baptist Church

Page, AZ - September 27, 2002

I wanted to send a quick letter to express how grateful we are at
Navajo Fellowship Baptist Church to Brotherhood for all their hard work,
advice and assistance on our recient building project. The folks from
Brotherhood were extreamly professional and willing to see the building
project through. Their dedication was a real inspiration to our people.
We highly recomend this fine group of people and would welcome them
back at any time!

In Christ,

Rev. Thomas Hill
Pastor, Navajo Fellowship Baptist Church, Page, AZ

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First Assembly of God

Cheyenne, WY - September 13, 2001

Dear Mr. Langel,

I am writing today with great appreciation for what the Brotherhood group did for us here at First Assembly. We will be eternally grateful.

We had purchased a 98,000 square ft. building that had been vacant for over 14 years. Although our sanctuary had been completed, we were still overwhelmed with what needed to be done. Our gymnasium had numerous windows knocked out; our kitchen and dining area was still in shambles. There were several floors that needed carpeted and or tiled as well as cleaned up.

I remember thinking on my way to the Denver Airport to pick up the team of workers how overwhelming this project seemed, and wondering if we would ever be able to complete this task that seemed much larger than we had anticipated. Although we knew that God had set this in order, those of us who had worked so hard in the previous months were worn to a frazzle.

As the team began to gather their luggage and were so organized under the direction of Doug Boyer, it was like a ray of new hope rose up in our hearts, for we knew then that God had sent us reinforcements to finish the job He had called us to do.

Almost as soon as the team became settled in their motel rooms, the work began. Floors were cleaned, walls were painted, broken windows were replaced, carpet installed, plumbing done, cupboards put in place, floors tiled, ceiling tiles replaced, and anything else that needed done was quickly completed.

What a relief for those of us who had labored the previous months and almost seemed to be losing ground. God had heard our cry for help and sent Brotherhood to Cheyenne First Assembly.

Thank you, Brotherhood, for your labor of love to Cheyenne First Assembly. Every soul that is saved at our altars, you will have a part.

In Our Savior’s Love,

Pastor Dan McGraw

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N.A.O.M.I (Native American Outreach Ministries)

Joseph City, AZ - September 14, 2001

Dear Brother Doug and Brotherhood Friends,

How can I possible express our deep appreciation for all you have done for NAOMI? There simply is no way I can think of. There are no words I can think of that would even begin to scratch the surface of all I feel in my heart towards you work and ministry.

You are instruments of the Lord. He has used you to minister to NAOMI … to myself, the children, and our entire community. People are still talking about the impact you made. The miracle of that building going up in less than a week. You have forever changed our lives.

May the work you do … forever change and bless you own lives as well as the lives of countless others for another 25 years! A joyous 25th Anniversary!

Sincerely in Christ,

Linda Russell & Kids

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The House of Representatives

Harrisburg, PA - August 29, 2001

Whereas, The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania is always pleased to recognize those organizations that contribute in a meaningful way toward the well-being of their communities, and

Whereas, The Brotherhood Quartet/Brotherhood Native American Outreach is celebrating the momentous occasion of it’s twenty-fifth anniversary; and

Whereas, in 1976, the Brotherhood began as a gospel quartet performing locally to spread the Christian Gospel with all proceeds benefiting the Perry County Food Bank. Over the years, the organization has expanded and presents the Christian Gospel around the country and in many foreign countries. With it’s performances, the Brotherhood has financially aided many beneficial projects, including supplying tractor trailer truckloads of water to aid disaster victims during the 1994 flood; building and remodeling projects of the Brotherhood Native American Outreach; and evangelistic crusades and vacation Bible schools for the Navajo, Apache, Sioux, Blackfeet, Chipewa, Northern Cheyenne, Popago, Mandan, Asinohoine, Arikara and Hopi nations.

Note Therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates the Brotherhood Quartet/Brotherhood Native American Outreach upon the joyous occasion of it’s twenty-fifth anniversary; offers best wishes for continued growth and success in the future;

And directs that a copy of this citation, sponsored by the Honorable Allan Egolf on August 29, 2001, be transmitted to the Brotherhood Quartet/Brotherhood Native American Outreach, 101 West Main Street, New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, 17060

Allen Egolf, Sponsor

Matthew Ryan, Speaker of the House

Ted Mazia, Chief Clerk of the House

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Dale & Charlotte Tsosie

Page, AZ - September 13, 2001

Doug,

We just want to say that we are sorry we are not able to come and celebrate with you and the Brotherhood’s 25th Anniversary. It was our hope that we could express our appreciation in person for the ministry and work of Brotherhood among our Native American brothers, particularly on the Navajo Reservation. You have blessed us and touched many people. Lives were changed that were headed for certain destruction, for this we want to thank Brotherhood. You didn’t ask for any monetary donation, instead you gave to the communities and have given hope to the people. Many times you left and were not recognized for your dedication to God’s work, but I’m sure you will hear someone say someday, “Because of Brotherhood, I was saved and was able to hear my Lord say, ‘Enter into the joy of the Lord!’”

Again, I want to thank Brotherhood and Newport Assembly of God church for your ministry among the Native Americans. We’d like to be there, but due to the terrorist attacks on New York City, I hope you understand our decision to stay home.

God bless you and your family.

In His Name!

Dale and Charlotte Tsosie

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Faith Bible Chapel

Page, AZ - September 10, 2001

Dear Doug and the rest of The Brotherhood,

On behalf of Faith Bible Chapel, Page, I would like to thank you for the faithfulness that you have shown in ministry over these last 25 years. I hope that you have each taken time to reflect on how your ministry has impacted so very many lives over the years of travel and work. I bet it’s a little breath taking.

We have so much enjoyed building a relationship wiht you and look forward to seeing that relationship grow. We are really excited about the probability of having you out in Jan. and then next summer. It is our hope to partner with you as God continues to build this body and our outreach to Native Americans.

We pray God-speed and blessings on you as you have blessed so many.

Sincerely Yours,

Manny Parks
Senior Pastor
Faith Bible Chapel, Page

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Indian Trails Missions, Inc.

September 8, 2001

Happy 25th,

We here at Indian Trails are happy and honored to be a part of your Outreach Programs. For more than 20 years you group has blessed us in many ways.

I trust God will continue to use and bless your great work for Him.

Dr. Tom Gossett and Staff
Indian Trails Missions, Inc.

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White Mountain Apache Nation

Transcribed by phone - September 22, 2001

Dear Brotherhood,

I did not want to let your 25th Anniversary pass without conveying the gratitude of the White Mountain Apache Nation. You have been our friends for many years and have given our people many wonderful examples, working from dawn to dusk (if you know what I mean), and you have given us your love and understanding.

You have truly shown us brotherhood and we feel that you are our brothers. From our staff and for Native Americans everywhere, we thank God that you came our way.

Sincerely,

Darryl Massey
Tribal Chairman
White Mountain Apache Nation

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Poplar Assembly of God

Poplar, Montana - September 27, 2001

Hi Brother Doug Boyer,

Happy 25th and God bless you even more as a group. You were a blessing to the Poplar Assembly of God last July 2000. Without your group being here to help with the construction of the church, it would not be here today. I remember how hard you worked all week in the extreme heat of the Montana summer. The ladies preparing food all week was simply amazing. Young and old gave all they had that week for the Kingdom of God.

Because of the new facility we have seen many new converts come to the Lord Jesus Christ. This facility is going to affect the next two generations of Native Americans if Jesus should tarry. Thanks for your work and support of the church here on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. We will never forget the work and sacrifice you made to come to Poplar, Montana.

God bless you and keep you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With Our Prayers and Love,

Pastor Roger Hunt and Congregation of Poplar Assembly of God
PO Box 1087
Poplar, Montana 59255
406-768-3339