In the almost twelve years of our ministry on the Navajo Reservation, my wife Barbara and myself have witnessed many changes in the lifestyle of the Navajo Nation. There is now electricity and water in many of the camps, a new high school has been built in the past two years and now the middle school is nearing completion. There is new housing, also a new shopping center with all the facilities that accompany almost all the privileges we enjoy as we go to town.

But with all these modern conveniences, the need for the ministry of Jesus Christ in their lives becomes an even greater necessity. With the coming of electricity, the television with all of the violence and corruption has come alive in the lives of the children. Whereas several years ago (before the advent of TV) the children in the various camps entertained themselves playing games together. They now sit glued to the TV watching sex, crime, and violence. Not only the children, but also the adults. Because of this, our young people in many areas are running in gangs, emulating the street gangs on TV. Suicide and murder are becoming more and more frequent. This is why we need to press forward in our efforts to bring them to the knowledge of Jesus Christ thru the fullness of the Restored Gospel.Over the years we have met and become brothers and sisters to many of our Navajo people. As they come to know and trust us, then we become part of their family. They are a kind and gentle people and their families are precious to them. If one is in trouble, the whole family comes to the rescue.

It would have been impossible for the ministry to continue over the years without your prayers and desires to help share our expenses.

Our thanks to all our brothers and sisters who have shared their love and support and made the job easier. Thanks to Anthony and Mae for their hard work and their dedication to the church work. Many other Navajo saints are helping and our resident Pastor Leigh Reynolds and his wife Lois continue to serve faithfully.

God bless you all and let us continue to commit ourselves together to fulfill that great commandment, to take the gospel of Jesus Christ with the Book of Mormon to the covenant people.

Your Brother and Sister in Christ, George and Barb Allen