After sitting out most of 2012 on the Missions disabled list, I have been eager to get back to Moldova. Traveling with one volunteer team after another, I have the opportunity to interpret the country and culture for people who have heard but not seen, including all the things that God is doing here. I [...]
Those of you who have volunteered for a JMI mission trip in the past have likely made or received a friendship bracelet. I am sentimental when it comes to receiving these little expressions of some child’s love and generally never take them off once they are tied on. If it weren’t for my dog’s [...]
For those of you who have been interested in our upcoming mission trip to India September 28-Oct. 8th, here are a collection of pictures of where and who we will be serving. These facilities belong to our partner, Open Arms India, and we look forward to working alongside them and the orphans for whom they [...]
On January 21st of 2013, JMI’s ministry effectively doubled in a single day! That was the day that John Paculabo, the founder of Kingsway Records and the principle fundraiser for much of the ministry along the Amazon in Brazil, conveyed a riverboat, a community center, staff members he was funding and the annual proceeds of [...]
Today is a great day to think about going on a mission trip! On Tuesday, one JMI team from Rolling Hills Community Church took off for South Africa. And we are currently forming teams to serve in Moldova (June 29-July 6, and July 6-13), in Kenya (Aug. 4-17) and India (Sept. 28-Oct. 6), with an [...]
When Jeff Pittman went on his first mission trip to Moldova in 2012, he had no idea that the orphans there would radically change his life, nor that he would find himself in the position of changing many of theirs! Very shortly after he returned from Moldova, Jeff did what so many are compelled to [...]
Jn. 14:8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jn. 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, [...]
People think that it is a great power that keeps evil in check. But I have found it isthe little things, a small kindness, an act of love, that work.” – The Hobbit Like everyone else in the country, I have been engrossed by the horror of what transpired Friday, Dec. 14th at Sandy Hook [...]
Knowing Jesus like you do (or think you do), what do you suppose would be the most vile, most unacceptable, most profane single word that reaches the ear of the One who hears (and sees) a perpetual stream of profanity and ungodliness coming from our generation? I won’t even ask where your mind runs to [...]
Jesus had a lot to say about the value of people. Jesus invested in small groups, committed the message of reconciliation to His disciples and built the church using a group of fallible men and women. As a matter of fact, in His dealings with the Pharisees, Jesus reiterated the greatest commandments are to love [...]
Dear JMI Family, On behalf of the children and staff of Justice and Mercy International, we wish you and yours a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. As you count your own blessings this season, I pray you’ll join us in gratitude for some of the things we’ve seen God do around the world this year: [...]
What makes our annual Christmas in Moldova mission trip so very special? In addition to the birth of the Christ-child, the original Christmas story includes several poignant elements. Inconvenience and hardship; an austere setting; an annunciation by angels; a long journey in search of the child, punctuated by the giving of gifts; and the slaughter [...]
Mission Synopsis CHRISTMAS in MOLDOVA, 2012-13 Travel Dates: Dec. 27, 2012 – Jan. 3, 2013 Mission Description To celebrate the birth of Christ with kids from up to 9 different Moldovan orphanages. This mission will include singing, a craft, recreational games, a visit from Father Christmas and the giving of individually wrapped gifts to every [...]
Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe, for instance, that certain people are pre-destined to be saved? What about that person you’re married to?…destiny or random choice? Or how about the disease or tragedy someone in your life is presently battling? Is there a purpose to it or do those things just happen because [...]
21 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. 22 Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings,I will have no regard for them. 23 Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of [...]
