Native American Connection
MOSAIC PARTNERS WITH MEMBERS OF the Native American community to offer long-term friendship and support as an expression of Jesus’ love. The Native American community has experienced a history of neglect, oppression and trauma stemming back hundreds of years and continuing today.
Portland Connection
The Portland Metro area represents the ninth largest Native American community in the US (over 31,000 people). Roughly half of these people live 200 percent below the poverty line, earning an average of $7.22 an hour to support a family of four. Mosaic desires to build relationships with and serve Portland’s Native American community with no strings attached.
Get Involved: Long-Term Opportunities
Portland Potluck Gatherings
Steve & Ginny Parker's home: 6363 NE 31st Ave, 97211
Opportunity for anyone from Mosaic interested in cultivating friendships with members of Portland's Native American community over a shared meal.
Contact Steve:
Native American Youth And Family Center Volunteer
Timing flexible | 5153 NE Columbia Blvd, 97218
Connect with Portland's Native American community. Coach soccer, volunteer on the kitchen crew or in the clothing closet, tutor, etc. More at nayapdx.org.
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Warm Springs Connection
As one of Oregon’s poorest communities, Warm Springs Indian Reservation is marked by rampant alcoholism, unemployment and domestic violence. According to The Oregonian, “The Warm Springs Reservation is the deadliest place in Oregon for a child to grow up...if you’re a child in Warm Springs you are likely to be poor...you are lucky to have one parent raising you...it's likely that you have buried a parent or other adult who has helped raise you…”
Paul & Vio Vaeth (pictured) pastor Simnasho Community Fellowship, a small church on the reservation with a big vision of Christ transforming their community. Following Jesus' lead in this effort is a lonely journey demanding significant faith and support. Mosaic has the opportunity to serve alongside them in order to see this vision come to fruition.
Get Involved: One-Time Projects
Warm springs Garden Project
Saturday-Sunday, April 17-13
Get Involved: Long-Term Opportunities
Intercessory Prayer and Special Projects
Support the Native American Connection through prayer and work projects as needed on the Warm Springs Reservation.
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Spirit Lake Connection
Larry & Darla Thiele (pictured) pastor Dacotah Oyate Church on the Spirt Lake Indian Reservation in North Dakota. The Spirit Lake people have had many years of exposure to the gospel of Jesus, yet Christ-followers are few and far between. Even so, Larry & Darla are determined to live for Jesus and communicate his love and truth to their people. Mosaic has the privilege of working with them by sending interns to focus on cultivating relationships and making disciples of Jesus on the reservation.
Get Involved: Long-Term Opportunities
Missionary Interns
Spend 3–9 months in Spirit Lake in cooperation with Adventures in Missions.
Contact Steve:
Liaison
Steve Parker is Mosaic's Native American Connection coordinator. He can connect you with the one-time projects and long-term opportunities. Contact Steve: , 503.888.7378
