
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