From Attending to Serving at Family Retreat
Sarah came to Family Retreat for the first time when she was only 12. At that time, she and her mother Kathy felt broken and discouraged. Today, with the support ...
15
Jun
13
Jun
A Kayaking First!
Family Retreats are always filled with “firsts” for kids or adults with disabilities, as well as parents. And sometimes even Ken and I experience a wonderful “first.” Yesterday they got me ...
13
Jun
Interview with Erin
Erin is 16 years old and loves to sing and write music. Recently she sang some of her songs at a fundraiser for the Joni and Friends Area Ministry in ...
12
Jun
Joni and Friends Ministry & Missions Academy
This week, students from around the world are arriving at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center to attend the Joni and Friends Ministry & Missions Academy. This internship program is designed ...
12
Jun
Family Retreat Fellowship
The Joni and Friends Family Retreat here in New England is underway, and Ken and I are meeting lots of new friends – Bruce and Rosa, his mother, (to the ...
12
Jun
Arrived at New England Family Retreat!
We may have arrived to Family Retreat late last night, but Shauna, our retreat director welcomed us with open arms! Tuesday? A day full of fun and fellowship!
11
Jun
Pray for Our Poland Team
We have a Wheels for the World team in Poland this week fitting wheelchairs and teaching disability awareness. And they can use your prayers! Sometimes although we do our best ...
11
Jun
Wonderful Ministry at Willow Creek!
Three packed-out services in a worship center that holds 7,100 in one sitting? All I can say is, God showed up big time (yes, that tiny dot really is me ...
9
Jun
We’re at Willow Creek!
First stop, a Special Needs Fair at lakeside by the church...and tonight is the first of three services at which I'll be speaking. Met 13-year old Bethany who 'grew up' ...
8
Jun
Kicking Off Family Retreat Season!
“Family Retreat is encouragement, hope, and strength we don’t get anywhere else,” say David and Tracy Brill, who attended with their three sons. “When you have a disability in the ...