Dr. Jerry Yellowhawk (left) and Rev. Larry Salway (center left) and Rev. Greg Laurie (right).

June 16, 2009

Evangelist Greg Laurie hosted his Black Hills Harvest crusade in Rapid City, SD, May 15-17.  The three-day event was attended by 19,000 people, which is about one-third of the population of Rapid City.  Laurie especially sought to reach out to Native Americans in the area.

Native Wesleyan leaders helped plan and organize the event, and also organized a ceremonial Native greeting for Laurie.  Rev. Larry Salway, Dr. Jerry Yellowhawk and other leaders welcomed Laurie and presented him with a Pendleton blanket, star quilt, honor song, and a Lakota prayer.

We praise God for the 1,500 people who committed their lives to Christ at the event, and for He Sapa Church, which is helping with follow-up and discpleship.