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FEBRUARY 2019
You’re Sending the Gospel
Worldwidethrough Your Prayers and Gifts!
The 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 edition of Heaven. In the original book, I made the point that heaven isn’t so much a Place as it is a Person. But I didn’t say nearly enough. Yes, Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you.” But it isn’t the mansion or celestial condo or quarter acre of heavenly real estate that really matters to me.
It’s Him. Truly. If Jesus is there—wherever there is—it’s heaven. Yes, of course I long for a new body that runs, dances, swims, and embraces loved ones on the other side. But what I really want is Jesus. The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me. My Savior. My King.
And I want you to have that same delightful desire for Jesus, especially in your hardships. So, I hope you’ll order a copy of my book, Heaven… and pick up one for a friend who is going through tough times. It’ll help show 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 partner with us!“ ”
But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
I John 3:2 Learn more at joniandfriends.org/100kby2020
Declare the Gospel & show Christ’s Love!
Five-year-old Ebenezer was the recipient of Joni and Friends’ 100,000th wheelchair at a Wheels for the World outreach in Ghana in 2014.
Four Ways You Can Get Involved
The need for wheelchairs worldwide remains great. But right now, in developing nations all 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’
Wheels for the World program.
The gift of a wheelchair enables a child to go to school, or an adult to go to work and support their family. Most important, you give them hope, dignity, and the gift of eternity by providing a Bible in their language as local pastors share the Gospel with every wheelchair recipient.
So many children and adults are waiting for the gift of a wheelchair. Join us in this bold, God-inspired, vision! Thank you for standing strong and remaining faithful with your generosity and prayers!
Donate Volunteer Fundraise Advocate
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.
T H R O U G H Y O U R P R A Y E R S …
“ ”God will not forget your work and the love you
have shown Him as you have helped His people.Hebrews 6:10
A Mother’sFaithJesus’ Hope
Strengthenedis
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“I want to thank you for this wheelchair for my daughter from the bottom of my heart. This wheelchair will change her life. We are very glad and God bless you.” - Ganea, mother from Romania
Jump 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
Share the Joy of Serving like Jesus in 2019
“ ”It is the Lord Christ
you are serving.Colossians 3:24
For more information on these exciting opportunities in 2019, visit joniandfriends.org or call 818.707.5664.
How May We Pray For You?
At Joni and Friends, we’re passionate about prayer. If you have any prayer requests, let us know… we’d love to pray for you!
Every morning at Joni and Friends, our staff gathers at 8:00 a.m. to pray. During that time, we thank God for you because of your faithful 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 for you…and we know you are doing the same for us!
To share your prayer requests with our staff, please email: [email protected] or call 818.707.5664.
Myrthe Verboom recently served at an International Family Retreat in El Salvador. "I saw first-hand the challenges that families affected go through daily, but how they still praise God. It's something I’ll never forget.” “
”Always be joyful.
Never stop praying. Be thankful in all
circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
IN HONOR/Given ByCANDACE & CIARA ALDERFER
Don & Amy McMenaminGEORGIA ALEWINE
Evan WellsMANDY ASANTE
Pamela MinneciSUSAN R. ASHER
Nancy MacPhersonMAUREEN ASUNCION MOBILE SICK RELIEF
Edwin JenkinsEmma JohnsonAmparito MamuadArmando RuzJacqueline SuaverdezAlma VelascoAristotle Venturina
MARY KAY BELISSARYChristine Belissary
BISHOP JEROME BERNARDFather Boksy Harlan
SAWYER BERRIEBeth Berrie
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Heather GiambroneTROY BIERNBAUM
Robert & Joy StaffordVERNA BIXLER
Isabel HeinmillerNATALIE BROWN
Don & Cynthia BrownCAROL BURGER
Wesley BurgerSTEVE BOYNTON
Becky BarnettJon & Adrienne Butler
LAUREN CHAUVINLee Noack
ELISA CLEMENTELindsey Phelps
LOUISE CLIFFORDHolly Woodbridge
BEN & PATTY CUNNINGHAMDean Crane
DANIEL, ELISE, MATT, MELISSA, MICAH & SOPHIA
Laurel A. JenkinsMR. & MRS. JOHN DAY & KENNY
Elaine HillRACHEL DeRYK
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Laurel JenkinsRACHEL DEVEREAUX
Jane CadettCHRISTOPHER DIAZ
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Luke JebbJESSICA EBERSOLE
Jon EbersoleJON EBERSOLE
David & Margaret HirschTHE EISENHAUER FAMILY
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William & Stephanie PriceDR. WENDALL FUNK
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MARY CAROLYN GILESue Bessette, Family, & Friends
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JONI AND FRIENDS CHARLOTTEJamey Dagenhart
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CARRI KIRKPATRICKLinda Storey
HANK & BRENDA KLEHNPete & Gretchen Delacruz
CAITLIN KNOOPCornelia Vooys
RON KWASIGROH FAMILYMary Peek
JOHN & MARTIE KWASNYWilliam & Stephanie Price
CHARLES & REBEKAH KWONJessica BonnerMichael ChungClydette PowellMark UyedaKiyanda Young
VIVIAN R. LANDRUMRoger Landrum
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AUNT JUDY MANNJoel Brown
CAROL MATHENYWilliam & Stephanie Price
BENJAMIN McANLYMichael & Laura McAnly
DR. & MRS. RICHARD McCOYMark McCoy
ROGER McDONALDBecky Barnett
MARLENE McKINNEY, MOTHERSandra McKinney
LU McLEANGary & Mary Grimes
JEN McNALLYSusan McCamy
KAREN MATETICHAshley Bradford
DONALD & LOUISE MEDLEY
Brian & Deborah MedleySherrie Geosling
BILL MEYERIsabel Heinmiller
DAVID & DARLENE MICHAELGail Broom
HALLEE MINGUS, GRANDDAUGHTER
Mike & Gloria SchmillenALBERT & BRIEANNA MOLINA
Carol OteroMARJORIE MONTGOMERY
Paul & Carolyn MontgomeryFRANK & GWEN MUND
Connie WilsonSAGE NEAL
Jeffrey NealABBY NELSON
Dorothy WestbergTIM & BETH NELSON
Dorothy WestbergSTEVE & LISA NELSON
Dorothy WestbergALICE E. NOE
Hope NoeMARGARET NORRIS
Rebekah WilsonGREG ORR FAMILY
Mary PeekDONNA OUTT
Rebecca McClellandMICHELLE PARFITT
Leigh O’DellPAUL
Kathryn GallagherSIDNEY PEEK
Mary PeekWARREN PEEK FAMILY
Mary PeekPEPPERS FAMILY MINISTRY
Thomas DuHain IIIRANDY PIJOAN & EVY McLEAN
Dean CraneHELEN KEELER PHILLIPS
Amelia RussellGENE & SUE PIGNATARO
Dana R. ViersTHE PIPPENGER FAMILY
Ashley VonderaheMR. & MRS. ERIC POST
Elaine Hill
LYNETTE PROVINSEDon Steiger
DORIS RASMUSSENPaul & Carolyn Montgomery
ELISABETH RENNEYNicole Carbone
ANTHONY & LIESL RICCIARDELLIThomas Leiser
JEANNIE RIVARDSheri Odekirk
GLAUCE ROBERTSONErinn Kanney
CRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZMaria Tavarez
STEVEN ROGERSJohn Rogers
BETH ROYALLTom Royall
SARA & CHARLIELinda Harding
DAVE & DEBBIE SCOTTGeorge Scott
JILL SHARPE & FAMILYLinda Harding
JOSEPH & MAUREEN SHAWAshish Farmer
DONNA FAYE SHIFLETSara Nguyen
HERBERT & BEVERLY SIBERTSharon PearsonBruce Sibert
TIM & MORGAN SMITHDebra Rumeau
GALEN SOMMERSBeth Sommers
DOYLE SOUSERClaudia Souser
JOHN STEINERIsabel Heinmiller
STM EXPERIENCEJessica Jongekryg
THE JOHN STROUD FAMILYRichard & Andee Lucas
KIM SUNKaren ChongErin Osako
MICHAEL SWIASTYNDarrell Spratt
JIMMIE TANNERGeorgia Alewine
PATRICIA TERRYRebecca Duvall
GWEN THAYERSteve & Karen Thayer
KEVIN & DARCI THOMASJacquelynne Thomas
RAMEY NEIL THOMPSONMichael DeGiovanni
MY BROTHER, TIMCrystal Gorter
Honor a Loved One, Transform a Life
We gratefully acknowledge contributions given in memory or in honor of loved ones to further ministry in the disability community. To give a gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion, visit joniandfriends.org/donate or contact Joni and Friends at 818.707.5664 ext. 1740.
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PO Box 3333, Agoura Hills, CA 91376 • 818.707.5664 • joniandfriends.org This newsletter is published by Joni and Friends, a not-for-profit organization accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community. © 2019 Joni Eareckson Tada, publisher. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce any material herein must be obtained in writing from Joni and Friends.
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For 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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