Pacific Union Recorder—August 2021

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Bible class

Pastor Ludy Mahinay

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MAPS: Spiritual Growth at Holbrook Indian School

e have been looking at MAPS, an acronym for the four pillars of our educational program at Holbrook Indian School (HIS). These four pillars are: Mental, Academic/Artistic, Physical, Spiritual. This month we are looking at the final pillar in our program, the spiritual. One big challenge in presenting Christianity to our students at Holbrook Indian School (HIS) has to do with the historical “witness” or exposure that many

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older Native Americans have experienced in the name of Christianity. That experience has had a ripple effect through the generations. It has often created tension between students who might develop an interest in learning about the Bible and their older relatives. Our MAPS program, and much of what we do as a whole, is designed to help in healing these historical wounds. There are many things we do at HIS that contribute to the spiritual growth of our students. Bible class A typical Bible class begins with a devotional. Mr.


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