Heartfelt, Hands-On Help
“If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
James 2:16
When it comes to disability, you’ve got to be up-close and personal.
A disability, fraught with needs, cries out for practical support, and that’s something you can’t do at a distance.
So, while COVID-19 presented its challenges, our valiant Joni and Friends teams were not about to distance themselves from already-isolated families with a loved one who’s disabled.
With a little creativity and innovation, we answered their cry!
We quickly discovered we can do powerful hands-on ministry while maintaining safeguards for everyone’s health.
It happened at many events, but enjoy here the highlights of just a few – our South Carolina Warrior Getaway, our Family Retreats up in Oregon, and our international outreach with our in-country partners in Peru. Our Joni and Friends teams truly adorned the Gospel – hands-on help always beautifies the message of salvation and draws attention to the loveliness of Jesus. Yes, everyone experienced the touch of Christ!
Our Lord never said to a person impacted by disability, “Here’s the Gospel. I love you. Now go in peace and I hope your needs get met.”
The Gospel must always be coupled with evidence of Christ’s love.
So, be encouraged! Special-needs families are being served, people living with disabilities are being lifted out of isolation, people are still getting wheelchairs and Bibles, and best of all, everyone is hearing the salvation message of Jesus!
Friend, you are doing something about the heartfelt needs of the hurting and wounded people we serve. And speaking of gratitude, you really blessed me with all the many donations and notes honoring my birthday in October…wow! We are putting it to work as we invest your many expressions of love into changing lives for Christ…God bless you for your heartfelt, hands-on, happy partnership in the Good News!
–Joni Eareckson Tada
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