2025 Thanksgiving Newsletter

The Groomer Family

This year we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary on the same day as my nephew's wedding. It was such a joy watching two young people start their lives together on the same day we did, only 40 years apart. We have this sweet picture with our children, Brandon and Chelsea, as a precious memory of the day.

Throughout this year we have celebrated 4 family weddings, traveled to numerous cities, attended special meetings, visited with old friends and Geobound partners, enjoyed the company of many family members and took time to relish the life Rod and I have made together. It seems like a whirlwind of activity now as I think back, but in fact every month this year has built upon the next restoring joy and health and reinvigorating us to keep reaching for the next moment we can make memories with friends and family.

I heard a quote from a pastor that summarizes the place we find ourself with Geobound, "Don't continue to reminisce the past when there's so much more to dream about doing." We did take time to think about the past 40 years, but we are certainly in full swing of dreaming about the future and what this coming year will bring. We are so thankful for the numerous blessings we have to praise the Lord for.

From our family to yours, we pray that your heart be overwhelmed with God's goodness and abundance.

Rod and Celeste Groomer

What About The Native American Initiative - NAI?

We moved to the Cherokee Nation in 2016 by the Lord’s direction. The goal was to establish the Native American Initiative as a spiritual avenue specifically for Native Americans to engage in Biblical Awakening and leadership training. So, stepping out in faith almost a decade ago, has culminated in developing a prayer initiative, bible training materials, and gradual immersion in the culture and pace of NE Oklahoma. We have found that slow movement, relationship building and remaining steadfast has been the key to growing a reputation here. We have been welcomed among the people through our attendance in Cherokee language classes, church “singings” and compassion ministry.

In the last six years, Rod has worked part-time as a hospice chaplain. His territory includes four counties of the reservation and the Cherokee Nation headquarters in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. For several of those years, he has had the privilege of ministering to Native American patients and their families. Rod has formed very warm friendships with many. These families have benefited from the compassionate care and prayer. Rod has also had the opportunity to lead many in the saving knowledge of the Lord.

We have been unwavering in the direction the Lord gave us. We have carried out the strategies the Lord revealed to us. We are confident that the Lord will pour out His Spirit among Native Americans. We are positioned to reap the harvest of the awakening to come.

Moving forward,
Celeste