Working together to create a strong and healthy community in Rock Point, Arizona.
An outpost of love and hope
About our mission
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Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission
Proclaiming and Practicing the Love of Jesus
The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) Inc. humbly serves the Navajo community of Rock Point, AZ. Every day, our 100% Navajo staff feed the hungry, prioritize Christian and cultural learning, focus on community engagement, and work towards fulfilling basic community needs. In our spiritual and social work, we strive to embody and teach the grace of Jesus and listen to the call of the gospel to serve one another in love.
2,000
Population
Roughly 2,000 Navajos live in Rock Point
50
Miles
It is roughly 50 miles to the nearest grocery store
60%
Houses with no Internet
Internet connectivity is not abundant in Rock Point
40%
Houses without running water
Less than 40% of the homes in Rock point do not have running water.
Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission
Humbly Serving Since 1955
For 65 years, Navajo Lutheran Mission (better known locally as Rock Point Mission) has partnered with the
Navajo people to be an outpost of love and hope. Every day, the 100% Navajo staff feed the hungry, prioritize
learning for grades K-6, and focus on fulfilling basic community needs.
Spiritual Leadership
House of Prayer is the heartbeat of the Mission, serving the Rock Point community as a center for spiritual learning and cultural dialogue.
Health & Wellness
Health and wellness is a central focus of the Mission. At the Mission School, all students receive vaccinations and flu shots. Students also participate in annual eye and dental exams.
Christian Education
The Mission School provides local children with faith-based learning that complements the classroom curriculum.
Mission Clinic
The Mission clinic offers basic healthcare to those who cannot travel the distance to get medical care at the nearest IHS location.
The Mission Appreciates Your Generosity
Here's How You Can Help
Visit The Mission
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Donate Today
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Volunteer On-Site
There is much work to be done at the Mission – join us!
Fulfill Our Wish List
Our standing needs
list is available online
Embracing tradition and forging a new path
Seeking a Future of Hózhó
What is “hózhó”? Hozho defines the essence of Navajo (or Diné) philosophy. It encompasses beauty, order, and harmony, and expresses the idea of striving for balance. A future with Hozho is the vision for our work in Rock Point and we invite all visitors, donors, congregants, and more to join us on this journey.
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