1. Construction of a Life Skill Center
Sioux Mission Project
Construction of a Life Skill Center

2. Current Status of the Pine Ridge Reservation
The Indian Reservation is the second largest in the USA 11,000 sq miles
35% of the population under 18
70% school drop out rate
85% unemployment
97% below poverty level
150% teen suicide rate above the national average
Infant mortality 300% higher then the national average

3. Current Status
Gus and Terry Craven are AG Missionaries to the Oglala Sioux
Pastor Gus started a mission called Eagle Nest in Wanblee, SD
They also have the Glory Ranch where they minister to the families on the reservation

4. Pastor Gus Craven Missionary to the Sioux Reservation

5. Life Skill Center
Pastor Gus would like to build a Life Skill Center at the Glory Ranch
Train adults on life skills:
Carpentry
Plumbing
Computers Skills
Welding
Auto mechanics
Allowing them to enter the work force and provide for their families.
This project will change the lives of many families on the Reservation, bring hope where there is none.
Christian based MAPS and Retired personnel would conduct the training and provide required tools. Trainers will provide life skills and at the same time be a witness for Christ.

6. Harvest Festival

7. Ranger Mission Trip 2017
Ranger Mission Trip Building Rockets at Glory Ranch

8. Life Skill Center Design
John Lee a Contractor designed the center
It would be located within an existing building on the Glory Ranch
The center would be an enclosed 32’ x 16’ room.
A proposal was developed and presented to the Rocky Mountain District.
The project was approved

9. Location of the Life Skill Center

10. Proposed Construction Date
Proposed Construction Dates will be determined once all the funds are received for Phase 1.
This weekend construction date will be approved by both Pastor Gus and the District.
Phase 2 will be a separate weekend
This trip would be open to both Men and Woman as they would be staying at two facilities.

11. Construction
FCF personnel and Native Americans would be used in the construction
Material will be purchased from Home Depot Canon City, CO.
No tax and John Lee receives a discount
Material will be transported via flat bed trailers to the Reservation
Total Material Cost Phase 1 $1,931.56

12. Raising Funds
Each of the seven Sections within the Rocky Mountain District will be asked to raise $276
Any additional funds received will go for Phase 2 scheduled for 2019
Additional $175 per Section
See Proposal for details
Suggested Methods used for Raising Funds:
Contact Churches within your Section
Contact Local Mission Coordinators
Do a short presentation on Mission Sunday

13. Funds All fund will be sent to:
Bridge to Life Assembly
222 N Orchard Ave
Canon City, CO 81212
Tel:
A separate account has been established.
Place FCF Missions on the Check Memo
A thank you letter will be sent to you for your records.

14. More Information Contact:
Questions
More Information Contact:
Bob Rylander
Joe Rock

15. Thank You