South Dakota
The History
The Cherry Creek reservation is the oldest continually-inhabited area in South Dakota with roughly 300 people. A majority of the people are supported by welfare and spiritually it is a very dark place. The work of OBMM in Cherry Creek began in June of 1996.
Church
The church at Cherry Creek was started in the summer of 1996 and continues today with an attendance of several adults and children.
School
In September of 1997 part of the Cherry Creek Day School building, built in 1971, was rented and once again used as a school for the missionary and Native children.
VBS/Bible Study
Weekly Bible studies are conducted for three different age groups, as well as a semiannual eight week book study. Every year a summer VBS takes place with teachers coming from various parts of the US.
Prison Ministry
It was during the first three years that the prison ministry started in Eagle Butte and our ministry was looked upon by Tribal leaders as part of their rehabilitation program for the inmates.
Business
OBMM operates a Pop Shop, Tire shop, thrift store and a Coffee shop where our workers engage with the local people. Each day is an opportunity to reach out and touch someone’s life.