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York, England – Day 2

We are in York with ALL of our luggage and trunks, God is s good! The team is exhausted after a long day and night of travel but so very happy to be here!

Sharon gave our team devotion at lunch. She told us about John Bunyan who grew up 3 hours from York. Bunyan authored Pilgrams Progress. If you don’t know his story, look it up or better yet read it to your children and grandchildren.

We spent a few hours doing some conference prep this afternoon. Tomorrow after church we will do some sightseeing and learn more about the rich history here.

Pray for the team to sleep well tonight. Continue to pray for the ladies preparing to attend the conference this next week.

In Christ,
Kim Roberson
Public Relations Pure Joy International Retreat Ministry

      

Headed to the Airport…

York, England team is leaving the country tomorrow April 19, 2024.  We will arrive in York, England Saturday 6 hours ahead of CST.   The team will do some sightseeing and get to know each other a little more before the women arrive for the retreat.

While we are on the field Kim Roberson our Public Relations staff person will make sure you get some daily updates on the blog along with some pictures.

Remember, if you have been praying for us, giving, gifting , helped with anything along the way for this trip you are as much a part of the team as those of us that will step onto the field in UK.

Pray for safe flights, on time flights, and sweet times of fellowship along the way tomorrow. Also, pray for us to get the sleep we need to get on plane to prevent jet lag.

Keep your eyes on the blog this week! 

We love you all…
His,

Vickie

HE WAS…

I heard a pastor share this about Isaiah: 53:5

He was wounded (bled outwardly) for our transgressions (sins that are obvious to the eye).  He was bruised (bled inwardly beneath the skin) for our iniquities (sins of our thought life, secret sin, etc.).  

His blood covered ALL our sins! Once and for all!  The work of the Cross is incomprehensible!

HE IS…  

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From the Board, Staff, and Advisors of Pure Joy International Retreat Ministry… Joyful Easter!  

      

York, England 5 Weeks out….

 

Hello fellow sojourners.  As we continue our preparations for our trip to York, England we are so excited to see what God is up to.  He is already at work among the team as we continue to seek Him for worship music, messages, testimonies, fellowship, etc.

The team members continue to meet weekly to lift all the details of this trip up before the LORD.  It is so exciting when you know that He is directing your path and prepariing the way for Himself to be Glorified.  Thank you Father for allowing each one of us to be a part of this journey. 

Today, I just want to lift up a prayer for all of the friends of Pure Joy International, Retreat Ministry, meaning any and all that have contributed to this ministry in any way.

Father, as you look down on this world and all the chaos you must see, thank you that you also see your children in all their circumstances, joy, excitement, wonder, awe, thankfulness, praise, pain, sadness, loneliness, hurt, anger, unforgiveness, etc.  Thank you that you KNOW ALL, that you SEE ALL, that our PRAISES reach your ears, that our CRIES reach your ears, that you know how to COMFORT us, and when to bring someone along side us and when to let us walk alone until we recognize we are NEVER ALONE.  You are God and there is none like You. So, we bow our hearts to your truth and ways.  In the precious name of Jesus, Amen.

Here is a verse to encourage you.  It is one of my very favorites to remind me to rest in Him.  I love the line “But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother”. That line says peace, pure peace to me.

Psalm 131

O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things to great and too marvelous for me. 

But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the LORD from this time forth and forevermore.

Have a great week and keep praying for all things York, England!

His, Vickie

We have gone to waiting list for York, England

Micklegate Bar is, by tradition, one of the most important, ceremonial entrances to York, through which Kings and Queens enter the city.

In York, "bars" are gates through the city walls and "gates" are streets. It's a bit confusing but you quickly get used to it. The terminology dates from the days when the entrances to York were barred by toll collectors.

Since 1389, in a tradition established by King Richard II, monarchs visiting York have entered through Micklegate, touching the state sword as they cross.

Just wanted to share a little history with you about the area we will be staying in for our York, England Retreat for the missionary women.   We are always excited the women are able to be exposed not only to the refreshing the retreat brings to their body, soul, and spirit but also the opportunity during their free time to visit some of the sights of the retreat location.

We have gone to a waiting list.  But do not let that discourage you from registering.  We have already moved one person up the waiting list to the retreat and it is not uncommon to have several people move up the list before we stop registration completely.  

For all of you that are praying, gifting, giving and going, many prayers are being lifted up for you weekly from team members, prayer groups, individuals, and Pure Joy International ministry staff, Board and Advisors.  Can’t wait to see all that God is up to for our lives.

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.   Hebrews 3:13

His, Vickie

Almost Full…

 

Well, we opened registration last Friday and we have only 10 places left open before we go to a waiting list. So, if you or someone you know is planning  on attending the Retreat in York, England April 24-27, 2024, go to our web site asap to register. www.purejoyinternational.org

We will go to a waiting list once we hit 50 registrants. We encourage you to sign up even if there is a waiting list because the chance that someone might have to drop out before April is always possible.

Our theme for this Retreat is “This World is Not Your Home!”  If, we ever needed to be reminded of that truth from the Word of God it is now. So, make plans to join us as we journey together.

Also, now is the time to start praying for all things to do with our trip to York, England. So, our friends of Pure Joy that journey with us each trip from stateside through Prayer, Giving, and Gifting please ask the LORD how he would have you be a part of this trip.

On a different note, I want to share something with you. During one of my quiet times this past week Exodus 6:9 stood out to me, “So Moses told the people of Israel what the LORD had said, but they refused to listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the brutality of their slavery.”  If you are in a circumstance right now that has you discouraged and faint hearted, please remember God had not forgotten the people of Israel He was working on their behalf for their good and His Glory even though they could not see it or understand it. He is a good God, He is faithful, and He cares for you! Don’t give up, LOOK UP!

His,

Vickie