Christian Reflection and Prayer

There is a Native American proverb that says,
 "It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story."

Remember, November is Native American Heritage
month. During this time, please take a moment to
remember the people that prospered and flourished
long before Europeans wandered onto the shores of
North America. Also, take this time to remember
and honor the cultures and traditions that they have
handed down from generation to generation that
continue to thrive in their communities today.

Chinok Lord's Prayer

Nesika papa klaksta mitlite kopa saghalie
Our Father Who dwells in High

Kloshe kopa nesika tumtum mika nem.
Good for our hearts Your Name.

Kloske mika tyee kopa konaway tillikum;
Good you Chief of all people;

Kloshe mika tumtum kopa illahee kahkwa kopa saghalie;
God Your heart to make our country such as Yours up above;

Potlach konaway sun nesika muckamuck,
Give us all days our food,

Pee kopet-kumtux donaway nesika mesachie,
And stop remembering all our sins we make to them,

Kahkwa nesilka mamook kopa klasksta spose mamook mesachie kopa nesia;
As we suppose not their sin against us;

Mahah siah kopa nesika konaway mesachie.
Throw far away from us all evil.

 Kloshe kahkwa.  Amen.