You’ve Strengthened Families with Christ’s Love at Family Retreat

By |Published On: April 4, 2017|Categories: Family Retreats|
You've Strengthened Families

Family Retreats give Strength to Families: The job of caretaking is non-stop 24/7, with no let-up. Isolation and fatigue can rip even the strongest families apart. Medical and economic challenges can press down hard. And often, isolation and exhaustion bring discouragement and hopelessness. Sadly, many families caring for a child with a disability have even been turned away by the church. But at Family Retreat, families find Christ’s love, hope and acceptance! Meet Heidi, her son, Junior, Krista (grandma) and Abigail (niece)—who attended Family Retreat last summer and experienced true spiritual renewal.

Family Retreats bring Renewal to Families: “Everyone in the family is nourished—emotionally and spiritually—for a week. This is our sixth year coming back!” Heidi told us. Families are loved and feel safe surrounded by other families who understand the demands of taking care of a child affected by disability.

Family Retreats give Families New Experiences: At Retreat, children with disabilities discover a whole new world of opportunities, where new experiences and new friendships open the door to new confidence and courage. “Junior loves coming to Retreat,” Heidi shared. “He is so happy here and loves spending time with friends he’s built relationships with over the years.”

Family Retreats give Families a glimpse of God’s Love: Family Retreat is a slice of heaven for parents and kids,” Heidi told us. “No one is staring at your kid and judging him or her.” Thank you for loving children, moms, and dads so well through your prayers and generosity!

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At Joni and Friends, we value each person as an image-bearer of God, worthy of dignity and respect! We create a rich, Christ-centered environment at each Family Retreat that is safe and accepting for every member of the family.

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