Joni and Friends Missouri

The Lord is so surprisingly close and He’s much, much bigger than the sin you fight against! The battle is His and His forgiveness can be yours. Pray this hymn of surrender along with Joni today: https://www.joniandfriends.org/he-lives-in-you/... #surrender #forgiveness #overcome #joniandfriends

Have you ever considered serving as a Short-Term Missionary volunteer (STM) at a Family Retreat? Normal, everyday people come from all over to share Jesus’ love with people who society often labels as unimportant and unlovable. Simple love from normal, everyday people changes them, it changes their families, and it often changes the STM, too. Pray about serving at Family Retreat this summer. Or give toward another STM’s or a family’s costs. It’s a powerful experience. Sprea...d the word! https://www.joniandfriends.org/missouri/ #joniandfriends_missouri #familyretreat #familystrong #disability #sliceofheaven #encouragement #summerfun #summercamp #makeadifference

In honor of World Autism Day 2021 earlier this month, read about Emily Colson’s son Max’s transition from boyhood to adulthood and how God has supported their family through each season of life. If you worry about the future of your child with autism, we hope the Colsons’ story is an encouragement to you: https://www.joniandfriends.org/when-your-child-with-autism/... #transitions #worldautismday #autismawareness #ittakesavillage #godprovides #joniandfriends

Do you know church friends and neighbors who might be interested in Joni and Friends? Our first Lunch and Learn this year is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 in St. Louis, and is a perfect event for someone to learn about who we are. Think outdoors, fun, hands-on, good food and even better discussion. Consider inviting people to come and learn about the ministry you love! The event is free, but please RSVP with the number in your party to help with meal preparation. Physical ad...dress will be provided post-RSVP. RSVP HERE: https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/spring-lunch-and-learn/ #luncheon #learnmore #joniandfriends_missouri #disability #ittakesavillage #community

Family Retreat is not just a vacation; it’s a place where each member of special needs families is embraced and has a place. No one sticks out; everyone is loved and celebrated. For some of our families, Family Retreat is a lifeline. Pray about serving as a Short-Term Missionary this summer. If you want to share Jesus’ love with others, you’re eligible! We’ll train you on anything else you need to know. ... For more details and to register: www.joniandfriends.org/missouri Share this post, too! It makes a difference. And check out this video to hear families describe camp themselves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOxtqvtea7E&t=2s #joniandfriends_missouri #familyretreat #familystrong #disability #sliceofheaven #encouragement #summerfun #summercamp #makeadifference

Our Area Director, David Smith, is joining our favorite Judy Redlich on Encounter KSIV today to bring us up to date on what’s happening at Joni and Friends Missouri. The show is this afternoon, Tuesday, April 6, at 2pm on KSIV Radio AM1320 and FM91.5. If you can’t make it, look for it here later: https://bottradionetwork.com/ministry/encounter-ksiv/ Lots of new things are happening. We’re excited about being with Judy and hearing what David’s going to share!... #friends #whatshappening #joniandfriends_missouri #bottradionetwork

The story of Joni and Friends’ Greg Hubert and his family is featured on today’s radio program in honor of World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow. We hope you’re encouraged by their powerful story of hope. Check it out here: https://www.joniandfriends.org/life-with-autism/ #autism #worldautismawarenessday #familystrong #theresalwayshope #joniandfriends #radio

Have you heard about Joni and Friends but are fuzzy on the details? Ever wondered about what we actually DO? If you live in the St. Louis area, join us for a fun and engaging spring Lunch and Learn on Saturday, May 1. Experience disability and hear about local disability ministry. Discussion and hands-on interaction are encouraged! RSVP here: https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/spring-lunch-and-learn/... #luncheon #learnmore #joniandfriends_missouri #disability #ittakesavillage #community

Join our Area Director, David Smith, for the last of our videos today from Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021 as he looks back on his first experience using a manual wheelchair and shares the heart of Joni and Friends. It’s not too late to give toward this year’s Walk ‘N’ Roll and furthering disability ministry. You can support us here: https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/walk-n-roll-2021/. We hope you check out and enjoy our other videos from Saturday!... #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #wheelchairlife #wheelchairaccessible #disability #disabilityawareness

Check out David Smith, our Area Director, as he and his family experience a small taste of walking with cerebral palsy during last Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021. And consider this the next time you walk up the stairs or carry dishes to the sink. Routine actions we don’t think much about aren’t necessarily as easy for everyone! #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #disability #disabilityawareness

As part of the Facebook Live videos we’re sharing today from last Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021, join our Area Director, David Smith, as he talks about some of his first experience ever navigating a paved path in a wheelchair. #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #wheelchairlife #wheelchairaccessible

Here’s another video from Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021. Watch as our Area Director, David Smith, and his family try to communicate when their speech suddenly becomes much more difficult. People with speech disabilities want to be heard and understood as much as any of us, but it often takes more time for us to understand them. If this was how your speech sounded, what about your life would change? We hope you catch the videos shared earlier today - and stay tuned for more s...till to come! #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #disability #disabilityawareness

As part of the Facebook Live videos we’re sharing from last Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021, join David Smith, our Area Director, as he and his family stop at our first awareness station. Would your life be different if you couldn’t use your thumbs? Make sure to check out our other videos from Saturday and keep an eye out for more to come, too! #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #disability #disabilityawareness

Join David Smith, our Area Director, as he experiences his first hill in a wheelchair during last Saturday’s Walk ‘N’ Roll 2021. #joniandfriends_missouri #walknroll #wheelchairlife #wheelchairaccessible