Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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


Saturday, February 3, 2024

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