The Eastern Shoshone and Arapaho tribes were traditional enemies before their forced sharing of this reservation in the middle of Wyoming. They still do not get along very well.  Alcohol and drug abuse is rampant among these people, as among most American Indian populations.  The accompanying violence and sexual abuse are destroying the family structure, and leaving their children with a sense of unavoidable evil and hopelessness.  It is little wonder that the suicide rate among American Indians is five or more times that of any other U.S. ethnic group.  In their desperation to escape, teens are the vast majority of suicide victims.  

This reservation is known for demonic activity and spiritual oppression. It is an excellent mission for spiritually mature, experienced student missionaries. Expect high levels of spiritual warfare. The local kids are approachable, though sometimes hostile and often cautious. It is definitely a cross-cultural ministry experience and it will stretch you. Initiative ideas may be necessary to open doors for relationships and ministry.  

Ministry

Bible Camp or Vacation Bible School: a big hit right in the heart of that reservation, which draws 30-40 kids a day (for 3-4 days) to our partner’s church. As you spend time with the youth, your team can bring substantial energy and a lot of Jesus into their lives!
Outreach: In the evenings, we follow up with the kids and their families in the two, housing neighborhoods nearby. 
Family Groups: Your team might dedicate service to partner pastors, elders, and local church families. You’ll be able to divide into small sub-groups, each of which can be assigned to serve one or more families during your week. Your goal will be the renewal and restoration of their spirit, mind, and physical well-being. And provide any practical help they may need. 
Work/Service Projects: Your team will spend a small part of each day in work/service to Church leaders and members. You’ll sometimes bring and eat lunch with them. You’ll also spend even more of the day praying, worshiping, telling stories, and laughing with them. 
Ministers’ Appreciation Dinner: We have seen many local, Christian leaders and their wives blessed by a Ministers’ Appreciation Dinner, including any comedy acts, skits, and favors for the wives. We haven’t done one of these in many years. Maybe it’s time to bring it back?
Additional Youth Outreach Opportunities: Come ready to bring the joy of the Lord through any of the following activities that will help build relationships between your participants and local teens: laser tag, movies, ice cream, hikes, cookouts in the Lander park, etc.

Lodging
Teams will sleep on the floors of your host church, Wind River Church of the Nazarene, your mission headquarters. The sanctuary can be divided into male and female sections. Please bring air mattresses, bedding, pillow, and towels. There are 2  bathrooms, each with 2 showers.  You'll cook in the church kitchen, eat meals there, and meet there to debrief, worship, and pray.