Upcoming Events As befits the urgency of our Lord’s words recorded in Luke 14 (“Go quickly”), this ministry is very active. Take a look at what’s happening and join in!
Previous Events Exciting activities over the past few months.
Lesters Concert Over 250 people gathered at Fee Fee Baptist Church to hear the Lesters in concert on behalf of Joni and Friends Gateway. Concert-goers saw a videotape of the Wheels for the World outreach to Monterrey, Mexico in May of 2006. Our thanks to the Lesters and to the people of Dardenne Presbyterian Church for hosting this event.
Miracle in Monterrey 301 Wheelchairs Distributed Results in 333 Professions of Faith in Jesus Christ. Isidro Mayorda, who is in his late 70s, is the oldest pastor in the Baptist Association. He founded Eglecia Baptista Maranatha in Monterrey. Ten years ago he was diagnosed with diabetes and was forced to give up his pastorate. However, he is proud to say that the church he founded still thrives today. He thanks God for the great gift of mobility Joni and Friends gave him, and promises to pray that many churches will catch the vision for starting outreaches to persons with disabilities.	Isidro-Mayorda
Maria Mercedes Reta has used a wheelchair for the past 12 years due to what she calls a “medical mistake.” Despite her misfortune, she is all smiles. Through Joni and Friends she received a more comfortable chair. She and her husband have one healthy 18-month-old child, and they are expecting another baby. She asked for prayer that her husband would find a better job so he could more adequately support their growing family.	Maria Mercedes Reta
Translators were an integral part of our outreach team. We had some wonderful translators, including U.S. servicemen’s wives, school teachers, students, and housewives. Our youngest translator came from the church Bautista Jericho. Translating for one of our seating specialists was Pastor Rogelio’s 8-year-old son, David. Isn’t it amazing who the Lord uses? Team members were overjoyed in how the Lord moved mightily, yet felt sad when they had to leave their fellow Mexico teammates. The bonds of friendship had grown tighter this third year, as they sweated side by side.	David
Wheels for the World Outreach to Mexico Our very first distribution of wheelchairs to children and adults in Monterrey, Mexico. Our thanks to all those who sponsored volunteers for this outreach!