BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chief - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chief.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chief REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T015428 CREATED:20250222T000904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T000910Z UID:3555-1742320800-1742331600@chief.org SUMMARY:50 Year Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Unite and Celebrate\n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate Phoenix!!\n \n \n \n \n \n Plan now to join us\, Tuesday\,  March 18th\, 2025 \nat Phoenix Bible Church \n6060 N 7th Ave. \, Phoenix\, AZ 85013 \n6:00 – 9:00 pm \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  It will be an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating God’s unwavering faithfulness and the profound transformation within Native American First Nations families and communities. Attendees will be moved by stories that exemplify the love and good news of God\, reaching out to support those in need within these communities.   \n \n RSVP Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \nSearchSearch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Opportunity\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nYour generous gift to the “Sponsorship for CHIEF’s 50-Year Celebration” empowers CHIEF\, Inc. to host three exciting celebrations in 2025\, each taking place in a different city. Your support plays a vital role in making these milestone events memorable and impactful. Thank you for being part of this momentous year!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Sponsor now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Artists & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Kay Henderson\n Director of the Cherokee National Youth Choir \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Worship Leader\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brad Henderson\n Arranger\, producer and multi-musical instrumentalist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Musician\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Randy Kemp\n Choctaw/Euchee Artist\, Native Flutist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James David Tsoodle\n Kiowa/Taos Pueblo Pastor & Native Artist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Green\n Renown Christian Singer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Guest Singer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will Graham\n Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Guest Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evening Celebration Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us as we kick off the evening with a warm welcome and introduction as guests mingle together\, enjoying piano and Native flute music in the backgroud\, sharing their stories of involvement in CHIEF.  You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our special guests and speakers in the evening presentation and leadership conference the following day. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Ceremony \n \n \n \n \n \n Huron Claus\, President/CEO of CHIEF\, will welcome us and begin our evening journey of the beginning and impactful mission of CHIEF over these five decades.  During the whole event you will witness the story of CHIEF through the skills and talents of living artist\, James David Tsoodle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise & Worship\n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Kay\, Director of the Cherokee National Youth Choir\, and Brad Henderson\, pianist\, arranger will lead us in praise and focus on God’s handiwork among our Native Nations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stories of Help & hope\n \n \n \n \n \n Witness the love of God’s heart as you meet  Native men and women who have been forever changed and are now becoming Godly influencers among their family\, friends\, and communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adoration\n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Green\, came from missionary parents serving in South America. His initial recognition of need for Christ was at the age of 8.  God has gifted Steve as a renown Christian singer\, arranger\, and writer.  He celebrates over 40 years in the Christian music industry.  Tonight he leads us in adoration and glory to God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God's Greatest Gift\n \n \n \n \n \n It was 50 years ago that God spoke to CHIEF’s Founder\, Rev. Tom  Claus regarding the spiritual health and growth of Native Christian Leadership and the indigenous church.  He shared his vision and mandate with Dr. Billy Graham\, who had a heart to see the First Nations people hear of God’s greatest gift to all nations.  It is an honor to have Will Graham\, the grandson of Dr. Bily Graham\, join us and share that same gift this evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n Conclude the evening with reflections and a look forward to the leadership conference.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Confirm Your Attendance\n \n \n \n \n \n for Celebrate (Phoenix)\n \n \n \n \n \n Secure Your Spot Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHIEF's 50 Year Anniversary Celebration\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cell Number (for text messages)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Address (Be sure to fill out your complete address in this section)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How many will be attending the Celebration? (List their names below)\n \n How many will be attending the Celebration? (List their names below)\n \n \n 1\n \n \n 2\n \n \n 3\n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We invite you to RSVP for the Celebrate Phoenix event. Your confirmation helps us ensure a memorable experience for all attendees. Please let us know if you will be joining us and how many others will be your guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Native Leadership Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come to the Leadership Conference on Wednesday\, March 19th  which will focus on empowering leaders through workshops and discussions on leadership development\, cultural community Issues\, and living out the Gospel in the Native First Nations world. Join us to explore strategies for impactful change in the next generation of Native Christian leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n \n \n \n \n  March 19\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n Time\n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00am – 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n Phoenix Bible Church \n6060 N. 7th Ave. \nPhoenix\, AZ 85013 \n \n Tell me more URL:https://chief.org/event/50-year-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Phoenix Bible Church\, 6060 N. 7th Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85013\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Huron's Itenerary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chief.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tom-Claus-TQ.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR