Lummi, WA

One Week
Mission Trip
Lummi, WA
Ministry Description
The Lummi Reservation is located on the Puget Sound near the Canadian border. It is estimated there are 6,590 people living on the
reservation, with roughly 2,564 of these being enrolled tribal members. The Lummi people are very traditional, but after many years of
mercy ministry by returning MTW short-term teams the doors are
open to share the gospel, and we now have a missionary family on
site. (See www.mtw.org / Who We Are / Our Missionaries / Michael
& Lindie Wadhams)
Project Description
The goal of the Lummi project is to build relationships of trust, giving the Lummi people the opportunity to see God
demonstrated in the lives of others. Teams work on home repairs, porch and ramp construction, painting projects, and
general neighborhood cleanup. In addition there is opportunity to be involved with a small engine repair clinic, VBS at
various apartment complexes, sports outreach, home visitation, youth and adult Bible study and mentoring, and ministry to seniors through crafts and music. This is a great project for youth, adult, and family teams.
Housing
Teams will stay at the Lummi Community Building located on the reservation. Sleeping bags and air mattresses are required. Meals are prepared by Lummi women. Teams will assist with serving and clean up.
The Lummi Reservation is located 95 miles north of Seattle and 20 miles south of the Canadian border. The land consists of 12,992 upland acres and 8,000 tideland acres. Teams can fly into Seattle or Bellingham where vehicle rentals
are available.
Project Costs & Dates
Estimated $430 per person (does not include transportation)
Discounts available for children ages 0–12 who are accompanied by a parent.
Project Orientation will be held onsite, dates are TBD.
All team leaders are required to attend. Additional details available upon request.
To register, please contact
John Carter 678.823.0004 ext. 2305
John.carter@mtw.org
MTW.ORG
Lummi, cont’d
The People
The traditional lifestyle of the Lummi consisted of the collecting
of shellfish, gathering of plants and different species of berries,
and most importantly involved the fishing of salmon. The Lummi
developed a fishing technique known as "reef netting." Reef
netting was used for taking large quantities of fish in salt water.
Lummi had reef net sets on Orcas Island, San Juan Island, Lummi
Island and Fidalgo Island, Portage Island and near Point Roberts
and Sandy Point. The language, custom, and philosophy of life on
the Lummi Reservation are unique. Each has survived the ages by
being passed down from elder to child. Respect for their heritage
and one another are the cornerstones of this community.
Although both the Catholic church and Shaker church are located
on the reservation, few Lummi will profess to believe in anything other than their own native beliefs. Animistic spirit worship is the driving force behind what the Lummi really believe. Non-public dances and ceremonies are held throughout
the year to appease supernatural forces thought to control daily activities. They believe that spirituality is central to the
health of their youth, adults, elders, families, and tribe. For more information on the Lummi people: www.lumminsn.org
.
To register please contact
John Carter 678.823.0004 ext. 2305
John.carter@mtw.org
MTW.ORG