Thank You for an Incredible 2019!

By |Published On: November 1, 2019|Categories: Inspiration, News|

Because I serve on the board of Joni and Friends, I always get a ‘first look’ at the fruit of our outreach for the year. And 2019 has been amazing! A record number of disabled people and their families were introduced to Jesus through Wheels for the WorldFamily Retreats, and more. And I saw it happen firsthand!

This summer, Joni and I prayed with special-needs couples whose marriages were dramatically rescued at Family Retreats. I saw my wife personally counsel several depressed teenagers in wheelchairs – judging from their smiles afterward, she’s got some new friends! And then, I signed up on a Wheels for the World outreach to Thailand where I had a blast as a wheelchair mechanic, sweating over each wheelchair to make it perfect for every child with a disability! The best part was seeing the smiles on each face, especially when we prayed with these kids and gave them children’s Bibles in the Thai language!

Almost every day as we drive in our van to and from Joni and Friends, my wife and I spend time praying together and praising God. We ask that every Gospel seed will sink deep into the hearts of the people we’ve served. And we praise God for youThrough your prayers and giving, you are helping Joni and her Friends shine Jesus’ light into terribly dark places around the world, giving life-changing hope to people like this boy in the photo and his family!

Summing it up, it’s been an astounding 40 years (and I’ve served alongside Joni here at the ministry for most of those years). My wife and I can’t wait to see what God will do in the future! Thank you for serving in the name of Jesus alongside us as we head into the next decade of amazing outreach!

Written By: Ken Tada


Thank You for Celebrating with Joni!

“This past October marked another milestone for Joni – her 70th birthday! I invited you to join in the celebration and we received a great response of birthday notes in her honor! Thank you for making Joni’s 70th birthday truly unforgettable!” – Ken Tada

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