United States of America

The work of the Church of the Nazarene began officially in the United States in 1887, though the formal organization of the denomination occurred in 1908 with the merger of several like-minded holiness groups. As in many parts of the world, there is an ever-increasing secularization of society, and in the post-COVID world, the United States finds itself fragmenting politically, socially, and economically with many Americans feeling isolated between extremes. There is a renewed emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. Whether congregational settings are large or small, people are looking for church communities committed to authenticity, open-hearted fellowship, and a sense of belonging. The message of Scriptural holiness is more relevant than ever. It expresses itself through missions, often to the marginalized and disenfranchised of society. As you'll read in the story that follows, dividing walls come down, and God makes each genuine effort to honor Him in ministry and mission bear fruit for the Kingdom.

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	PRAYER
	Pray for the ministry to the First Nations and other people groups across the USA/Canada Region.
	Pray for the New Mexico District and the Southwest Native American District as they minister to their diverse communities.
	Pray for a revival to break out in the churches in this region.
	Pray for USA/Canada Region as they prepare to welcome Nazarenes from around the world to Indianapolis for the General Assembly and Conventions.

	PRAISE
	We praise God for the revival that is breaking out on our university campuses
	We thank God for the heart of many of our churches to intentionally connect with the marginalized in their community.
	We thank God that churches in this region believe we are better together and are partnering to transform lives.

Pastor Chris Davis and her white van are making a significant impact in the lives of the Navajo people in Gallup, New Mexico, and on the Navajo and Zuni Reservations.

Pastor Chris

Gallup is a town of around 22,000 people, primarily Native American from the Navajo Tribe that borders the Navajo and Zuni Reservations.

Pastor Davis has been pastoring the Gallup First Church of the Nazarene since 2011. It is a smaller congregation of about 20 to 25 people; half are white, and half are Navajo. With the generous support of Bethany First Church in Oklahoma, a 12-hour drive away, which sends ministry teams, supplies, and firewood through the McGrady Foundation, this small congregation is making a significant impact.

Delivery of fire wood from Bethany, Oklahoma First Church of the Nazarene

Pastor Chris’ compassionate heart led her to intentionally connect with the marginalized people in her community—the homeless population in downtown Gallup, who are mostly Native Americans struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. Each week, arriving in her white van, Pastor Chris brings sack lunches and the Word of God. Through this ministry, she has developed strong friendships and connections with this people group who recognize her van and have come to trust her.

From ministering to the downtown homeless, her ministry expanded into the Navajo Reservation. Several times a week, she drives her white van to deliver firewood, water, clothing, and Bluebird flour, which the Navajo use to make frybread for the elderly and other vulnerable individuals. The Navajo have a deep respect for the elderly, so watching Pastor Chris caring for this older generation has brought many on the reservation to, in turn, trust and respect her as well.

Distribution of clothing and supplies in the Gallup community