Happy Anniversary to You, Ministry Partners!

Just weeks ago, your prayer launched a Wheels for the World team into a rugged area high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The team arrived on the very day that a city-wide March for Jesus was taking place. Over 2,000 people heard for the first time about God’s love for people with disabilities. Among them were Sarah and her 5-year old daughter Ninived, who was born with cerebral palsy. “We heard a story from the Bible about a man who gave a banquet,” said Sarah. “The man told his servants to go out quickly and invite the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame so that his house would be full.” Sarah continued, “We were told by Joni and Friends that we were welcome to come and receive the love of Jesus and the help you came to share with us.” Little Ninived received her first wheelchair the very next day. Ninved’s face beamed! Sarah rejoiced! “The Lord has done a miracle and provided this wheelchair for us through you.” In 1979, God gave Joni and Friends a mission taken straight out of Luke 14: “Go quickly! Bring them in!” Thirty-five years later, you are helping advance that same message and mission. Thank you for your steadfast support that makes it possible for thousands of disabled children and adults to find their place in the Father’s house.