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FEBRUARY 2019
You’re Sending
the Gospel
Worldwide
through Your Prayers and Gifts!
Declare the Gospel &
show Christ’s Love!
T
he longer you journey with your eyes on heaven,
the more you begin to see. And that’s why I’ve
written an updated version of my 1995 book,
Heaven. Why did I revise it? I’m in a very different place
than I was 25 years ago. Maybe it’s the added years of
dealing with the effects of remorseless gravity on an aging,
paralyzed body. Perhaps it’s because of the tooth-and-nail
battle with stage III cancer. Simply put, I’ve seen more,
studied more, suffered more, endured more, learned more,
and prayed more.
Most important, I’ve fallen more in love with Jesus.
That’s the beating heart of what I want to say in this new Five-year-old Ebenezer was the recipient of
edition of Heaven. In the original book, I made the point Joni and Friends’ 100,000th wheelchair at a
that heaven isn’t so much a Place as it is a Person. But I Wheels for the World outreach in Ghana in 2014.
didn’t say nearly enough. Yes, Jesus said, “I go to prepare
T
a place for you.” But it isn’t the mansion or celestial
condo or quarter acre of heavenly real estate that really he need for wheelchairs worldwide remains great. But right now, in developing nations all
matters to me. around the world, the lives of disabled children and adults are being transformed because
of you. Thank you for sending wheelchairs and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joni and Friends’
It’s Him. Truly. If Jesus is there—wherever there is—it’s Wheels for the World program.
heaven. Yes, of course I long for a new body that runs,
dances, swims, and embraces loved ones on the other side. The gift of a wheelchair enables a child to go to school, or an adult to go to work and support their family. Most
But what I really want is Jesus. The Son of God who loved important, you give them hope, dignity, and the gift of eternity by providing a Bible in their language
me and gave Himself for me. My Savior. My King. as local pastors share the Gospel with every wheelchair recipient.
And I want you to have that same delightful desire for So many children and adults are waiting for the gift of a wheelchair. Join us in this bold, God-inspired, vision!
Jesus, especially in your hardships. So, I hope you’ll Thank you for standing strong and remaining faithful with your generosity and prayers!
order a copy of my book, Heaven… and pick up one for a
friend who is going through tough times. It’ll help show
Four Ways You Can Get Involved
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how our sufferings connect us more closely to our eternal
Home. And don’t forget, all proceeds of your purchase go
directly to supporting the outreach of Joni and Friends –
thank you for laying up your treasures in heaven as you
But we know that when Christ partner with us!
appears, we shall be like Him,
Donate Volunteer Fundraise Advocate
for we shall see Him as He is.
I John 3:2 Learn more at joniandfriends.org/100kby2020
THROUGH YOUR PR AY ER S…
A Mother’s Faith
is Strengthened
with
Jesus’ Hope
Y
ou brought hope to a mother and daughter from across the globe through your faithful prayers
and support! Ganea from Romania desperately needed a miracle for her daughter, Denisa, who has multiple
disabilities. When Ganea gave birth to Denisa, she had a twin brother, but only Denisa survived. Denisa is
paralyzed on her left side, cannot walk, and her eyesight is impaired.
As a single mother who solely provides for her six children, this mother was at the end of her rope. “We are
very poor and I don’t have a lot of possibilities in my life,” she told us. Ganea knew she could never afford a wheelchair
for her daughter with her small salary as a cleaning lady. But that afternoon, our Wheels for the World
volunteers made a visit to her home, and a miracle happened… all because of your faithfulness!
Ganea watched as our volunteer
Wheels physical therapist and
mechanic tenderly and perfectly fit
Denisa into her very own wheelchair.
Ganea was moved with emotions
and a smile came across her face!
She told us, “I cried out to God
because I know He loves me and
He’s helped me every time. He
has never abandoned me in my
hardship and He’s answered my
prayers through you!”
With this wheelchair you sent,
Ganea can take Denisa to school,
to the market, and outside in their
community. Because of your
faithfulness, Ganea and her
family have much to smile about
and praise God for today. Thank
you for changing the lives of
children with disabilities,
one child at a time.
“I want to thank you for this wheelchair for my daughter from the bottom God will not forget your work and the love you
of my heart. This wheelchair will change her life. We are very glad and God
bless you.” - Ganea, mother from Romania have shown Him as you have helped His people.
Hebrews 6:10
Share the Joy of Serving How May We Pray For You?
like Jesus in 2019
J
ump into the adventure of serving
people with disabilities worldwide and
transform a life for Jesus! Your life is a
testimony to others. and when you choose to
serve, others notice.
Do you have a desire to serve and leave a legacy for
Jesus in 2019? Don’t hold back—go and let God use
you with the skills and giftings He’s given you!
Wheels for the World
Share God’s love worldwide as you deliver
wheelchairs to children and adults in developing
nations. Our teams need:
• Physical/occupational therapists
• Translators
• General support – anyone can help!
• Chair Corps—collect wheelchairs
Family Retreats &
International Family Retreats
Join us this summer! Enjoy camp-style activities
as you serve a family affected by disability.
• Volunteer as a Short-Term-Missionary (STM)
• Serve with your church group as a team
• Assist with recreation and activities for
pre-school, children or teen programs
“ ” “
Myrthe Verboom recently served at an International Family At Joni and Friends, we’re passionate about prayer.
Retreat in El Salvador. "I saw first-hand the challenges that If you have any prayer requests, let us know… we’d love Always be joyful.
families affected go through daily, but how they still praise God. It is the Lord Christ to pray for you!
It's something I’ll never forget.” Never stop praying.
you are serving. Every morning at Joni and Friends, our staff gathers at 8:00 a.m. to
Colossians 3:24
pray. During that time, we thank God for you because of your faithful Be thankful in all
partnership in this ministry. We faithfully pray for any specific needs
you have shared with us. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray circumstances, for this
is God’s will for you who
for you…and we know you are doing the same for us!
To share your prayer requests with our staff,
For more information on these exciting opportunities in 2019, please email: response@joniandfriends.org or belong to Christ Jesus.
call 818.707.5664. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Brand-New!
Heaven
Your Real Home...From A Higher Perspective
F
or the past twenty-five years, Heaven has inspired
us to live well on earth even as we long for eternity.
Drawing on Scripture, Joni Eareckson Tada answers
the deepest questions of our hearts about what heaven will
be like, who we will see there, and who we will be there.
This updated and expanded edition of Joni’s classic brings
a new understanding of what heaven is, along with new
mysteries and hopes. Now in her late 60s, Joni is much
closer to heaven than she was when she first wrote the
book in her mid 40s. And she says, “I will soon—soon!—
hear His voice, look into His eyes, and feel His embrace.
And He will say, ‘Welcome home, Joni.’”
At the end of each chapter in this updated book, Joni
includes additional reflections that speak to where she is
now, higher up on the hill of perspective. She calls these
thoughts “Climbing Higher,” and that’s her invitation to all
who make this journey with her.
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