Today as I have been working on things for our Pure Joy International trip to Republic of Georgia, I have been reminded of the very first bible verse God gave me for encouraging the missionary women.
Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called
“today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (ESV)
I love that verse and what God spoke to my heart about it in those early years still holds true today. “Encourage each other, lift each other up in the things of the LORD, while you can. It prevents spiritual heart attacks in the body of CHRIST. "
We go to other countries to encourage our sisters in Christ because God gave us the vision to go in the format of retreats/conferences. To encourage them, to remind them of His Love for them, to speak the Word over them, to worship Him with them, to laugh, cry, and fellowship as His girls. We don’t just go to go; we go because we can’t not go!
Please continue to pray for the team as we are in the major stages of preparation now. We have 11 slots left. Registration will close at the end of the next 3 weeks so please continue to get the word out.
Thank you so much to you that are giving towards sponsorships of the missionary women that will be attending. It means so much to them to be able to come at no cost to them except getting to and back home from the venue. Their room and meals, materials for the retreat are all sponsored through your giving. You all are always the best! If you want to donate, go to our web site www.purejoyinternational.org and scroll down to Support for instructions on how to give.
Have a blessed and safe long weekend as we celebrate Labor Day weekend here in the U.S.
His,
Vickie
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