treasures tucked inside

2012 Backpack flyer

Once again, we are excited to provide God’s ARMs to those who the Lord dearly loves by providing a practical gift!  Please consider shopping for supplies as listed on the link above, or providing the funds so that  well over 500 students from the San Carlos Apache Nation can begin another school year in August equipped with the tools they need.  It takes a lot of school supplies!  It requires a lot of partners!  Please spread the word!

On Saturday, March 24th, we enjoyed  delicious food, encouraging fellowship and motivating messages at our 10th Anniversary Banquet in Phoenix, Arizona. Many joined in the celebration from as far away as Indiana and California, as near as Phoenix and the San Carlos Apache Reservation.  Speakers encouraged, and energized us all as ARM’s history was re-told, many moments of which would have been impossible without the Hand of God.  The future of ARM was then shared; excitement tangible as we watch God lead us into the next ten years.

   The following Friday, March 30th, we then “took the celebrating home” as we held a huge tent revival on our 45 acres.  Again, the crowd was large, the energy and excitement high.  This Native-led praise and worship held many touching moments.  As pastors from everywhere were invited to share, an 85-year-0ld preacher from Payson confided that this was his first-ever tent revival, prompting cheers and smiles from many.  The evangelist invited by ARM to lead this celebration shared words he was led to speak directly to the ARM team.  “God has mighty things to come for ARM.  Do not give up.”  A mild-mannered man hesitantly shared his testimony, clad in suit and tie that evening.  He told about the events that led to his family receiving a home.  Prior to that provision, he and his family were sharing a bathroom at his mother-in-law’s with 35 others.  Addicted to substances, his life looked hopeless.  Now, employed, leading in several ways at his local church, his family has completely changed.

Now, THAT’s something to celebrate!

Arizona Reservation Ministries exists to provide God’s ARMs around the Reservation. Currently serving on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in ways only God could orchestrate, those “arms” are providing a hug for children, shooting basketballs with youth, building homes, distributing clothing and food to impoverished families and sharing God’s hope through the Gospel with all ages. Established upon the principal found in Exodus 17 where God’s people need the assistance of others, ARM has chosen the servant position of Aaron, holding up the needs of our Apache brothers and sisters as the Lord leads. Those who partner with us—financially, prayerfully, or physically, are likewise upholding those in God’s family who live in tremendous poverty (“Hur”).  That leaves the “Moses” position:  Native Christians are more than capable of representing Christ on their Reservation.  With their limited funds, etc., we are simply called to “hold up their ARMs.”  We’re grateful that you’re taking the time to read about us, and acknowledge that our deepest need is your prayers.

P.O. Box 2393/Globe AZ  85502

928-425-8449*azrezministry@hotmail.com