The Native Americans welcomed the Fijians in native dress. They granted the Fijians permission to come into the land and minister in the community. The native pastor took his own prayer shawl and placed in on Chief Vuniani.
Video of Native Americans welcoming the Fijians
Several leaders from the city of Omaha joined us to welcome the Fijian Healing the Land Team to their city. Those leaders who participated included the Deputy Mayor, the Omaha Chief of Police, the President of a large local bank, members of the clergy, and Native American leaders. They each shared the pain of the community and their desire to see God come and bring healing. They also acknowledged that they didn't have the answer and that only God could heal the wounds of the N. Omaha community.
Video of city officials
Video of pastor sharing at the service
Video of Cheif Vuniani's teaching at the opening celebration
A Native American leader closed the ceremony by lighting a sacred fire in her grandfather's "fire pot" and praying for the fire to consume the leaders and the people. We ended by blowing the shofar and asking God to take us into the community like Gideon's Army!
