The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice, the floods lift up their waves. The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Psalm 93:3,4
Lower Brule has seen water in abundance. It flooded across roads, blocking access and egress; it flooded the fields, it lapped up toward houses, and it tragically took the lives of two ladies from Lower Brule. These ladies, driving separate cars, were washed down a creek when the culvert under the road washed away, opening a fifty-foot wide and deep gash in the highway. One of these ladies was an acquaintance at the Lower Brule College-a tragic loss to the community. Both ladies served the community, and will be deeply missed. Ray and I attended the wake of the one lady. Please pray for two of her children who were not able to return to the reservation for the funeral and comfort of friends and family.
Though the town is soggy, it has mercifully left only the basement of the church damp, musty, and some mold growing. We have a little work to do before we have the Sunday School downstairs again.
Today was quite quiet and attendance was down in both services due to the holiday. We were happy that the Fort Thompson group joined us this morning for service, and we enjoyed dinner together. We like their company. We are glad they thought of us.
Last weekend we attended Spring Creek Indian Camp, as we have for the last 20 years since we moved to South Dakota. We feel refreshed after joining with our western friends and worshiping together.
Thank you for your interest in Lower Brule Wesley Mission. May God bless you!
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