1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you
As we head into this Thanksgiving Holiday, I want to say how thankful we are here at Pure Joy International for those of you that have continued to give faithfully to the ministry, through prayer, encouragement, and financially.
Many of
you know from your own experience and through your missionary daughters, sons,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends that overseas travel has been
deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
We have
many missionaries stateside in holding patterns for now. We also have
missionaries still on the ground in different countries, and Covid-19 has
affected them, too, regarding ministry on the field. We have missionaries
that have come home for good because of the time lapse of not being able to
renew passports, work visas, etc., and the list could go on and on.
All of
this to say do not lose sight of our missionaries that God has called to the
ministry of missions overseas. They, too, are walking out the daily
journey of how God would have them serve where they are. So, as we
continue to pray for family, friends and loved ones regarding this pandemic please
remember to pray for our missionaries near and far.
On
another note, the ministry of Pure Joy International has also been interrupted
regarding overseas travel. We highly suspect it will be the fall of 2021
before we are able to leave the country, if then. In the meantime, we
continue to provide counseling for our missionaries overseas and
stateside. We would ask you to pray with us as we seek the LORD on His
continued plans for the ministry. And may I ask you to include all
missions’ ministries and organizations that travel internationally in those
prayers. If the consequence of Covid-19 has shown us anything it is that
“people need the LORD”. So much hopelessness among those that do not know
Him and hard times, challenges, and difficulties among those that do.
I
encourage all of us, keep walking we know the ending!
1 Chronicles 16:11 (ESV)
Seek
the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
From: The Staff, Board, and Advisors of Pure Joy International
Retreat Ministry
To: You
“Happy
Thanksgiving 2020”