RESTORING ALL THINGS .. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SACRED AND SECULAR

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV).

How many times have you heard this Scripture in reference to tragedy? Suffering? Wrong doing? For example, "I know that your house just burned down, but from out of the ashes, God will bring about some good in your life."

Have you ever considered this application truly IN ALL THINGS? How about our involvement in sports, politics, hobbies, vacations, jobs, clubs, house hold chores, shopping, baking, gardening, etc.

The Word of the Lord says that God works for the good of those who love him, in all things. That is, God is in the midst of all things that touch our lives. How can baseball be secular if God is working in it for our good, or the good of others? How about hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, bead work, cooking, dancing, etc. God, our Father Above, is working, toiling with His Spirit and His Son, in all things, for the good of His children … His creation.

Not only is God working in all 'doing' (physical) things, but He is working in all 'thinking' (mental) things and all 'feeling' (emotional) things. We have been taught that the negative in the natural world will be worked out for some spiritual good in our lives, based on this Scripture. However, I believe that the principle is so much bigger, wider and deeper than we can imagine.

God, being Sacred, is working in all things for the good of those who know Him by name and call on His name and who are made in His image! In a sense, Sacred is in the midst of all things for His good purpose in our lives.

... More on this subject in the weeks to come .. http://AcrossTurtleIsland.injesus.com

 

CONVOCATION OF EAGLES 2006

August 4-6, 2006
Convocation of Eagles Gathering
Columbia Falls, MT

3rd Annual CONVOCATION OF EAGLES Gathering – Columbia Falls, Montana. Music by Cheryl Bear, as well as Dave & Marie Fong / Love Warriors. Speakers include: Tom & Wilma Bob, Marshall & Lauretta Tall Eagle, Cherokee & Pat Jones, Cheryl Bear & Randy Barnetson, Wayne & Bonita Sanders (Warriors of the Way). Host Drum: The Bob Family. Additional Drums: Warriors of the Way & Black Dog Drummers. Daytime meetings will be outdoors on the Covill property. Evening services in Christian Life Fellowship Church in Whitefish, MT. Sunday morning worship service at All Nations Fellowship meeting at the Covill's in Columbia Falls, and Sunday afternoon ceremony to honor veterans, facilitated by Marshall & Lauretta Tall Eagle.

There will be Grand Entries, drum groups, dancing, talking circles, evening meals and evening church services. Plan for any and every kind of weather. Limited camping available at the Covill property. First come, first serve. No reservations for Covill Property camping. Likewise, no services for camping (no hook-ups, grills, showers, etc). We are hoping to incorporate a teaching on nutrition that will include a lunch. PLEASE register early. Bring your regalia, comfortable/ casual clothes for outdoor meetings, and a portable chair, if possible. EVERYONE is welcome. Schedule, directions, and local lodging / dining resources TBA.

Registration is FREE. Please register as soon as possible so we can plan for meals, campers, sessions and the Veterans ceremony. For more information and registration , visit our web-site at http://www.runningbrookministries.com/coe/2006/main.htm .

DONATIONS:
Financial gifts for the 2006 Convocation of Eagles expenses can be made payable to our church, ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP.

 

Ministry Updates

ACROSS TURTLE ISLAND - 4 Years of Broadcasting

On May 6, 2006 we will have been broadcasting Across Turtle Island for four years. Our first program included music by Broken Walls, Bill Miller and Clear Water Ministries.

We've played the music of several Native American / Christian artists ... a list appears on our site. Music ranging from pow-wow style, to contemporary, to rock, to hip-hop and rap. Artists from all across T urtle Island, as well some inter national indigenous music. (For a list of artists, visit: www.runningbrookministries.com/ati.htm )

We've highlighted local events as well as National and International events. We've honored veterans and tribal elders. We've spoken on relevant issues and often given inspiring messages, as well as discussed history.

Many people listen on the radio, some on the internet and many many people read these posts, not having had the opportunity to actually 'listen' to the program. However, we have had people log-on and actually h ear the broadcast in foreign countries. Amazing. (BTW: Archives of most of the text messages are available at http://AcrossTurtleIsland.injesus.com )

We want to celebrate the last four years by playing YOUR favorite music and sharing YOUR thoughts. We invite you to send an email to jenycovill@gmail.com or send a postcard to: PO BOX 2870, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Tell us why you like our program / emails and tell us how your life has been touched. Give us your name, where you are from, if you read the emails or listen to the broadcast, give your tribal affiliation if applicable and tell us your favorite Native American Christian artist, CD and / or song. We will share your words with our audience and play the song for you!! THANK YOU for your support.

AFRICA OUTREACH

We have about 12-15 people interested in going. The last time I called the travel agent, it will cost roughly $3300.00 / person. To date, we have received $330.00 in designated funds for this outreach. That is only 1% for 1 person! We believe we are supposed to go to Africa. However, we also believe God is saying, "Not Now". So, this trip is on hold until the Lord provides. Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement regarding this trip. Please continue to pray for Pastors Daniel and Christine Oyoko in Homa Bay, Kenya, Africa.

TRAIL OF TEARS CHEROKEE LEGACY

Rich-Heape Films has just completed a new documentary DVD about the Trail of Tears. It is presented by Wes Studi (Cherokee) who speaks in Cherokee with English subtitles! It is narrated by James Earl Jones. Other celebrity voices include: James Garner, Crystal Gayle, John Buttram, and Gov Douglas Wilder. Several people speak on the film, including Wilma Mankiller. It is a great movie. We received a copy this week and have been really enjoying it. In the first half of the film topics include the Christian missions role as agents for the civilization of the Indians, as well as the Christian missions role in confusing the gender roles of the Cherokee people. It reflects the Cherokee heart for embracing new ways and technology, as well as Sequoyah and his invention of the Cherokee written language. Note that some believe that when Sequoyah invented the written language, he DID NOT intend for the Christian missions to use it for translating the Bible and hymns.

We are planning to have a community showing of the film on Tuesday, May 23 - the anniversary of the beginning of the Trail of Tears. Location and Time TBA.

Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy - Documentary
http://richheape.com/the-trail-of-tears.htm
 

MONTANA JESUS VIDEO PROJECT

Many have asked for an update regarding the Montana Jesus Video Project. We are preparing for our first mailing, which will be to the communities of Bigfork, Condon, Lakeside, Marion, Salmon Prairie, Somers, Swan Lake, Whitefish and Woods Bay. For more information, visit www.everymontanahome.org .

DEADLINES: For churches & communities ALREADY involved in the JVP project, funding deadlines are as follows:
(1) July Funding Deadline for September Mailing.
(2) October Funding Deadline for December Mailing.

For churches and communities NOT already involved in the JVP, there is a JUNE deadline. For a new 'zipcode area' to be included in a JVP mailing, there must be some kind of contact made between a local church and the JVP committee by JUNE 2006. Is your community involved??

NATIVE COMMUNITIES: The communities of Ronan and Polson on the Flathead Rez have received some funding towards their 'zip code areas'. Cut Bank, MT on the Blackfeet Rez, as well as Colstrip, MT on the No. Cheyenne Rez have also received funds. However, these communities have not met their total funding requirements. We also need to confirm that there are churches involved who are meeting the necessary requirements .. (1) prayer, (2) funding and (3) follow-up strategies. For each mailing in a 'zip code area' , statewide, there must be a local fellowship of Believers who are committed to meeting these requirements. Is your local church involved?

NATIVE POPULATION IN MONTANA - 6.2%:

According to the 2000 census records, the percentages of Native people in various counties, are as follows:

Billings Region:
* Big Horn County 59.7%
Glasgow Region:
* Philllips County 7.6%
* Roosevelt County 55.8%
* Valley County 9.4%
Havre Region:
* Blaine County 45.5%
* Chouteau County 14.6%
* Hill County 17.3%
Kalispell Region:
* Flathead County (That's our area) 1.1%
* Lake County 23.8%
* Sanders County (Part of Flathead Rez) 4.7%
Miles City Region:
* Rosebud County 32.4%
Missoula Region:
* Missoula County 2.3% (Evaro, MT 44.7%)
Shelby Region:
* Glacier County 61.8%
* Pondera County 14.5%

RESERVATION POPULATIONS:
Blackfeet: 7,025 Native (14,146 enrolled) of 8,549 total people.
Crow: 4,724 Native (8,954 enrolled) of 6,370 total people.
Flathead: 5,130 Native (6,800 enrolled) of 21,259 total people.
Ft. Belkap: 2,338 Native (5,075 enrolled) of 2,508 total people.
Ft. Peck: 5,782 Native (10,047 enrolled) of 10,595 total people.
No. Cheyenne: 3,542 Native (6,388 enrolled) of 3,923 total people.
Rocky Boy: 1,882 Native (4,522 enrolled) of 1,954 total people.

 

CONTACT US / DONATIONS

All Nations Fellowship
Pastors:
Dave & Jeny Running Brook Covill;
John & Rikki Perkins
Columbia Falls, Montana

Running Brook Ministries International
www.runningbrookministries.com

First Nations Monday Prayer Mobilization
www.firstnationsmonday.com

CONTACT US:
The Covill Family
David & Jeny Running Brook Covill
PO BOX 2870
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-1355 - Home
(406) 885-3435 - Cell
(406) 892-2367 - FAX

DONATIONS:
Financial gifts for Convocation of Eagles can be made payable to our church, ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP.