”Here Am I, Send Me”
Natalie wasn’t quite sure what to expect when she signed up to serve for the first time at one of our Joni and Friends International Family Retreats. She...
25
Jan
12
Jan
“Retreat Has Been an Oasis for Our Family”
Families come in need of spiritual strength and encouragement at Family Retreat. Jeris and Natalia Tillman found just that. “This time together at Family...
12
Sep
God’s Power Restores Families – Through You!
That’s exactly what they find at Family Retreats! Whether it’s exciting camp activities, dynamic worship, or life-changing Bible teaching, families are...
3
Sep
Your Support Strengthens Families
For John and Rebekah Miller, life is busy and full with three daughters on the go. When you add in youngest daughter Priscilla’s disability, “busy” often...
21
Jul
Building Bridges of Communication at Family Retreat
“It’s important to know that people with disabilities can communicate like anyone else. God made them that way for a reason,” said Cause 4 Life intern...
22
Jan
Wanna Know What Happens at Family Retreat?
FRIENDS! Volunteers are the heart of Family Retreat. What does it take to serve? A willing heart and a loving pair of hands. In one short week, God can use...
13
Nov
Hope in Christ Overflows at Family Retreat
Why do special-needs families call Family Retreat “a slice of heaven?” Because Jesus is everywhere – and with Him come these two things: hope and joy! At Family Retreat everything’s ...
10
Nov
Paradox
Have you ever heard that word before? It means something that sounds impossible. If you heard that someone who couldn’t walk was going to climb a wall, you might call ...
31
Oct
Go-ers and Send-ers Share Hope Overflowing (Part 2)
(Read Part 1) Ernest was paired as an STM for Chris, a recent college graduate. With Ernest’s mentorship, Chris began to dream about a possible career path in outdoor education. ...
27
Oct
Go-ers and Send-ers Share Hope Overflowing (Part 1)
Whether you’re praying at home or serving at an outreach, God is using you to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ – and His “hope overflowing” – to thousands ...
