Gallup Church Celebrates Navajo Day

GALLUP, N.M. – On Feb. 7, the Gallup All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated a joyful Navajo Day.

The morning began with Sabbath School led by Sam Hubbard, who shared stories from his grandmother about choosing correct tires to navigate winter roads on the reservation and the wisdom of being prepared. He then guided the class into the week’s lesson, which emphasized our identity as citizens of heaven and the peace that comes from trusting Christ in uncertain times.

After a brief break, the congregation lifted their voices in Navajo hymns, preparing for worship. Oliver Fulton, Bible worker from Chinle, presented a practical message on strengthening our relationship with Christ. At the conclusion of his message, he revealed that what he had shared were the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, reframed as steps of surrender to Jesus.

A potluck followed, and the afternoon included more Navajo hymn singing and testimonies of how Christ has transformed lives and redirected paths. The congregation also received an update on the Diné Adventist Radio station (KDHG 90.9 FM) to be built at the Gallup church. 

After attendees learned of a $25,000 matching challenge for the radio station, they contributed $181.01 toward that goal.

The event highlighted worship, culture, testimony and mission, celebrating what God is doing.

By Steve Pester

Diné Adventist Radio 

Network Manager

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