This summer, members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (SOTH) in Fountain Hills traveled to Show Low to support the work of the American Indian Christian Mission (AICM) and its Apache Christian Connection “Blue Bus” ministry.

Shepherd of the Hills supports AICM year-round as one of the church’s mission partners, providing ongoing prayer, financial support and encouragement for its work with the Native American community.

The Blue Bus team travels to communities on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, offering a day of summer fun that includes sports, crafts, lunch and sharing Bible stories and songs with children.

The goal, says AICM Director Jeff Cline, is to “evangelize and equip Native Americans for Christ” while building relationships of trust and respect with children, families, pastors and tribal leaders.

In addition to participating in the Blue Bus outreach, the SOTH Quilters group created and donated 15 handmade quilts for students who will live on campus during the coming school year.

Founded in 1985, AICM’s boarding school serves students in grades 3–9, providing both academic education and Bible study, according to a press release. Students live in dormitories during the week under the care of dorm parents. The mission also reaches out to families through home visits, parent-teacher conferences and family ministry.

Visiting ministry teams from across the country are invited to participate in AICM’s on-campus Vacation Bible School programs, which extend the mission’s outreach and create lasting connections with the community.

For more information about Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and its mission partnerships, visit sothaz.com/missions or call 480-837-9532.