Our History

Tim and Elaine Harris arrived at the Pine Ridge Reservation in July of 1995.  They knew no one and had no idea how to begin a ministry on the Reservation.  Tim would drive HWY 18 on a daily basis, ministering to those the Lord put in his path.  he would pass a particularly large parcel of land in Oglala, SD. This piece of land was across the street form the main housing at that time.

In November 1997 the Holy Spirit Tim's heart to search out the owner of the property. After meeting with Levi Wounded's cousin, Barbara Dull Knife, they located the owner in Rushville NE and were able to purchase 7 of the 73 acres which now sits between two major housing areas in Oglala.

The Harris' had a vision of something more than just another "church" in the community. Their vision was one that would minister to the whole community everyday.  Missionary, Mel Ericson, was of great help in gathering work teams from all over the nation to do volunteer labor.  At the time, a small church family had been born and they spent many hours getting the land ready for a building.  MANY gave materials and time in order to see the vision become reality.

In August of '97 the construction of an 8,000 square foot facility was on the way.  The dream was to build a gymnasium with a kitchen area, fellowship area, bathrooms with showers, classroom space, and a 1,000 square foot apartment; a multifunctional facility.

The facility was completed in March of 1998 and is known today as the "Oglala Re-Creation and Worship Center." The building serves the community however it is needed. The main purpose being a safe place for the kids.  Since then, through the tireless effort and sacrificial giving of the Colorado Community Church, under the leadership of Paul Brennan, we have added a 6,000 square foot multipurpose gym to the existing building.

The new building serves as the Rec. Center (daily activities) and the old gym is being renovated to serve as a sanctuary, kids church, fellowship hall and bunk house.

We know that:" WITHOUT A VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH." Thank God for the vision he gave Tim and Elaine Harris as they sought the will of God for the people in Oglala, SD!