The Love of Christ Shines at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
Before Andrea arrived at Family Retreat, she and her family felt isolated. She is a single mom to 10-year-old Victoria, 7-year old Viviana, and 11-year-old...
5
Jul
28
Jun
Jim Made a Difference by Serving People with Disabilities
“Share Jesus!” That’s Jim’s motto. Jim, a longtime Joni and Friends volunteer, celebrated his 85th birthday in El Salvador on a Wheels for the World outreach.
16
Jun
Re-Entering Life with Hope at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
In ancient times sailors navigated their ships by the sun and stars. So when the heavens darkened, they easily lost their way. In today’s world we don’t rely...
14
Jun
Every Member of the Family Felt the Love and Hope of Christ at Family Retreat
Let Elizabeth tell you a little bit about Joni and Friends Family Retreat… “Joni and Friends Family Retreat was like a blast of sunshine and love for the boys and ...
12
Jun
Family Retreat Replaces Fear with Freedom for Special Needs Families
Disability caught parents Quinn and Mariah by surprise. Their son, Malakai (now 9) had his first grand mal seizure as a baby. At 4 months old Malakai was...
2
Jun
“Joni and Friends is an Injection of Faith, Hope, and Power!”
“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Don, his wife, Yolo, and their three children find faith, hope, and love ...
24
Apr
The Refreshing Love and Joy of Jesus Found at Family Retreat
Families living with disability desperately need a place where they can breathe in God’s renewing presence. They need opportunities to connect with others...
21
Apr
Shiv’s Family Found a New Sense of Belonging, Refreshment, and Lots of Joy
Shiv was born with cerebral palsy, a brain injury, and a seizure disorder. He is medically fragile and needs a feeding tube. Shiv’s parents Boopathy and Kavita…
19
Apr
Joni and Friends Mississippi Makes a Difference for People with Disabilities—and you can too!
Meet Amoree and her mother, Delasber…Amoree has autism, is non-verbal, and lives with a variety of medical challenges. Over the past year, Delasber, a…
17
Apr
Missionary Families Find Rest and Hope at Family Retreat
Joanna and Alberto serve as missionaries in South Africa, focusing on prison ministry. They have four children: Ana (25), Isaac (23), Margaret (19), and…
