How Shall I Serve Thee?
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
Have you ever considered how utterly upside-down the words of Christ are in our world? Were Christ to be born into our world today, I think it would be few who would... Click here to read more
08/19/2008 02:50 PM |
School Supplies for those called "Untouchable
MOJ has 200 of our own orphans that we provide clothes and books for at the beginning of the school year each July.
Beyond this, MOJ has also reached out this year to more than 100 children that live in the slums of Vijayawada. No... Click here to read more
08/19/2008 02:48 PM |
Are you able to receive the First Blessing?
Perhaps you heard about the man in Australia who offered up his life for auction on e—bay. He threw in his house, all its furnishings, his car and even his job to whoever who bid the most. He was asking for $400,000.
Twenty-four... Click here to read more
08/19/2008 02:47 PM |
Breaking Ground on Bible College & Fellowship Center
Have you ever felt God prompting your heart or speaking to you in a way you can’t deny? When He does, you have two choices; you can either respond to that still small voice, or ignore it. When we are willing to listen and obey, God brings... Click here to read more
08/19/2008 02:44 PM |
“I was naked and you clothed me”
When Jesus spoke to those gathered around His throne in the book of Revelation, he tells them that when they help those in desperate circumstances, they are really helping Him. It’s hard to believe that there are places in the world so... Click here to read more
08/19/2008 02:43 PM |
ABC News reports
I was very surprised to see an article in the mainline news media this month stating, “Everything Seemingly is Spinning out of Control.” (ABC online news 6/24/08). Some of the events we are all becoming familiar with were... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:58 PM |
New Hope for Girls Rescued from the Streets
It has been a little over a year that Mission of Joy began an outreach to actively seek girls caught up in child trafficking along with other at-risk street children.
Because child-trafficking is a world-wide problem that is growing, we... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:57 PM |
The Joy of Bringing Kindness
Have you ever considered that God blesses us when we are allowed to bring His kindness to others? This past month a pastor in Cedar Rapids shared their experiences as the state asked pastors and churches to help with evacuation notifications.
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07/08/2008 03:56 PM |
MOJ Provides Free Medical Care to Poor
We have a lot of discussion in America about the lack of affordable health care. Yet, even the poorest of the poor can be taken to an Emergency Room and receive some care.
There are no E.R.’s where the poor can get such care in India.... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:54 PM |
Reaching out in the Darkness with Christ's Light
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name
We live in a world that is increasingly difficult to predict what will come next. I’ve tried to summarize some of these events and how we might respond as believers... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:53 PM |
Child Sponsors Lend to the Lord
The scriptures teach us that “He who is kind to the poor, lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done.” (Prov 19:17) These 4 children are part of a group of 50 un-sponsored children that presently live in our... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:51 PM |
Calif court "enacts" homosexual marriage--As in the days of Noah--keep your light shining!
Background:
Last month, the California Supreme Court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The 4-3 majority opinion said “sexual orientation, like race or gender does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:46 PM |
Credit Card Donations to MOJ now possible
Mission of Joy has been asked by a number of people if we accept credit card donations. Until now we have not been able to do so. The cost of setting up a merchant account and paying the fees involved seemed to be higher than we wanted to... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:45 PM |
Compassion Fatigue? Not With Jesus
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
No one can dispute that the world has recently been inundated with news of great catastrophes around the world. The cyclone disaster in Myanmar and earthquake in China has... Click here to read more
07/08/2008 03:43 PM |
Heavenly Hope-It's Different, it's Powerful
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
A few years ago John Hopkins University did an experiment with mice. The first group of mice was held tightly in the experimenters' hands so that they could not move. The... Click here to read more
05/18/2008 03:55 PM |
Food becomes like Gold as Fear battles Faith
Back in the 1970’s, Larry Norman sang a song that included the lines:
Life was filled with guns and war,
And everyone got trampled on the floor
I wish we’d all been ready.
Children died the days grew cold
A piece... Click here to read more
05/18/2008 03:54 PM |
The dollar drops by 1/3--How do we Live?
Such an important question for such a small space you might wonder. Indeed, since a year ago, we have sent no less dollars to India but they now buy one-third less rupees. All overseas ministries, and most world aid organizations are facing the... Click here to read more
05/18/2008 03:53 PM |
A father offers to sell his child in India—What might we do?
ABC News ran a special last month detailing the plight of a poor family whose one child needed an operation they could not afford. The 45 year old father of a 16 year old girl (lower right) who needed a heart operation decided to sell his... Click here to read more
05/18/2008 03:52 PM |
Preparing our Children as a New School Year Dawns
Education in India isn’t a right. It’s a privilege—for a privileged few. That is because it is so expensive. It is certainly not something orphans and homeless children can afford. Even children in poor families cannot attend... Click here to read more
05/18/2008 03:52 PM |
Christians Worship by Candlelight
Once a year at Christmas, many of us celebrate the birth of Christ in a candlelight ceremony. We celebrate this way as a novel change from our normal worship experience. We do this, protected from rain and snow, within the warmth of a building. ... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:15 PM |
Find our Hope as Many Abandon Their Faith
If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 1 Cor 15:19
A recent comprehensive study of Americans conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public life, revealed some startling statistics. ... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:14 PM |
Remembering our Elders for Jesus Sake
We seem to live in a world that places less and less value on the wisdom of our elders. It was God’s plan that the young should learn from the wisdom of their elders. That is why God’s word tells us to , “Rise in the presence of... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:13 PM |
Willing to Carry the Light of Jesus
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
We have a special commission from Jesus to carry the light into the growing darkness. In Asia, we face growing persecution against our pastors, churches, and ministries to the... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:13 PM |
Finding Real Riches and the Abundant Life
Greetings to you in Jesus name!
Hello from all of our staff, children and pastors in India. As you read this, we pray you feel the joy that surrounds our orphanages, widows homes, and churches. It is always a little surprising to feel such... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:10 PM |
Beyond Compassion--Drawing on God's Resounces
I’ve read some interesting reports recently on the effects of “compassion fatigue” on people. When news reports on any situation are continually disturbing, and show no signs of resolution, viewers are tuning them out. Newspaper... Click here to read more
03/10/2008 12:09 PM |
Christmas Letters of Love from Our Little Ones
This letter comes from one of our mentally disabled orphans.
Beloved Aunt and Uncle,
I am studying in this orphanage and have a special tutor. He speaks in English every day and I am very interested in learning. I have a good bed to... Click here to read more
01/09/2008 11:51 AM |
America's Loss of Innocence: New Bathroom Laws Coming
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. . . Not so the wicked! They are... Click here to read more
01/09/2008 11:48 AM |
A Message for Our Kind Sponsors
During the past year we have seen the dollar fall almost one-third in value against all other currencies. It has been more than 5 years since we adjusted our sponsorship costs and we now must do itagain.
We need to do this to keep... Click here to read more
01/09/2008 11:43 AM |
Our 'Unknown' Children
One of our sponsors received a letter from their sponsor child “unknown Sharon.” They asked us to let this child know they weren’t ‘unknown’ but that someone loved them , cared about them, and “knew them.”... Click here to read more
01/09/2008 11:40 AM |
MOJ Reaches out for Jesus to Flood and Fire Victims
This year the world has seen a lot of floods and fires in the U.S. and in Asia. In eastern India, flooding from cyclones coming off of the Bay of Bengal deluged villages where MOJ has pastors and churches.
In 24 hours, more than 9... Click here to read more
12/10/2007 01:36 PM |
Overwhelmed? Is it by Christ or the "Chris-Must" Rush?
We have a wonderful daughter-in law who was born in Chile. Her family lives there still and were stunned to see the news showing Americans sleeping in front of stores to get into stores on the day after Thanksgiving. They called her concerned... Click here to read more
12/10/2007 01:34 PM |
Simple Joys for our Girls and Boys
Many might find our Christmas celebration in India a little “bare” or “simple” compared to many in America. Yet, I have not found many celebrations filled with as much joy as found in our orphanages. Joy is found in... Click here to read more
12/10/2007 01:27 PM |
The Gift IS Jesus
How wonderful and how marvelous is the love of God. In our desperate condition, imprisoned by sin and destined for eternal separation from Him, God did not forget or abandon us. His love reached out to us in our misery, and was completely... Click here to read more
11/30/2007 10:21 AM |
Burning Up, Passing Away—How then shall we Live?
This past month, most of our nation watched with sadness and horror as fires raged out of control in Southern California. Despite the heroic efforts of so many firefighters and many other unsung heroes, more than a thousand homes burned. ... Click here to read more
11/26/2007 09:38 AM |
“Jesus”—Stumbling Block to World Peace?
It has been an interesting past month in the world, or as Alice said in Wonderland, things are becoming “Curiouser and Curiouser!”
Two events took place that caused me to ask, “Could Jesus soon become the stumbling block to... Click here to read more
11/26/2007 09:37 AM |
The Simplicity of Christmas-seen in a Smile
As we draw near to Christmas, our orphans anxiously await the festivities we are preparing for them. There is abundant laughter and a warmth of love many of them have never known. We send funds early to allow our staff the time to purchase... Click here to read more
11/26/2007 09:37 AM |
Have you Sought His Richest Blessing?
When you seek God’s blessings, what are you really seeking? Stop reading for just a moment, look into your heart and find the answer .
When people ask for God’s blessings, I usually hear requests for things that will... Click here to read more
11/26/2007 09:27 AM |
The Movement of the Spirit among the “Untouchables”
There are more than 1 billion people in India today (1/6th of the world’s population). The “Untouchable” caste make up 200 million of that billion—nearly the population of the entire United States.
In spite of... Click here to read more
10/29/2007 02:14 PM |
Books, Back Packs and Back to School Blessings
Indian education is very different from our system in the west. More than 25 million primary school-age children are not in school. More than 40% of first-grade children will not complete their primary grades (through 5th grade). Children of... Click here to read more
10/29/2007 02:13 PM |
Disciples of The Good News or the Good Life?
Working among the poor in India for almost 20 years, I know the darkness and opposition we face in bringing the Gospel of Jesus there.
What surprises me is that the most popular message in America would be scoffed at in India. What is this... Click here to read more
10/29/2007 02:12 PM |
What Can I do this Christmas to Help?
MOJ sends funds to our staff in India to help them arrange a Christmas celebration for our orphans. They will purchase a new set of clothes, a coat and small gift for each child. After handing out the clothes and gifts, all enjoy a large... Click here to read more
10/29/2007 02:11 PM |
The Joy of a Contented Heart
Greetings in Jesus Name!
This month we begin to gather support for our orphans’ Christmas celebration that will soon be upon us. Our children are preparing their letters for their sponsors, many of them in English now. The fruit of... Click here to read more
10/29/2007 02:10 PM |
Discipling our Pastors to build Strong Christian Churches
Each year the seasons change. It is no different in the kingdom of God. When we began 17 years ago, we did large crusades in large cities. Later the Lord spoke to us about going to places no one else had gone—the remote villages. After... Click here to read more
10/02/2007 12:07 PM |
Reaching into the Darkness—one Village at a Time
We’ve been bringing the Gospel to remote villages in Eastern India for the past 15 years. Many have come to India to do the same thing. In time, we began to ask ourselves after each evangelistic outreach ended was: “What has been... Click here to read more
10/02/2007 12:06 PM |
Why not Start Your Day with Prayer & Praise
One of the things that surprises our visitors is the daily routines in our orphanages. All of our children start the day by 6:00 am as they gather for praise and prayer. Our children grow up learning that praise is an essential part of the... Click here to read more
10/02/2007 12:05 PM |
Seeking 50 New Child Sponsors
What would you do if dozens of children knocked on your door asking for food and shelter? We are facing such a recent influx of desperate children.
The long term effects of AIDs and shortened life spans are leaving large numbers of roving... Click here to read more
10/02/2007 12:04 PM |
Will you follow Jesus, even into the valley of suffering?
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—
What a strange question to ask? I’m not sure I ever heard a sermon on this subject. The one thing Jesus asked of those who sought eternal life was “Follow Me.” A rich man sought... Click here to read more
10/02/2007 12:03 PM |
The Beginnings of MOJ's Fellowship Hall and Bible College
Has God planted a dream in your heart? If it is from the Lord, there is one thing that is sure. He will take you through a long and winding journey of the heart before you see that dream come to life. He must prepare the heart of His child,... Click here to read more
09/06/2007 01:40 PM |
Back to School Supplies--in US $500--In India $50
Education in India isn’t a right. It’s a privilege—for a privileged few. That is because it is so expensive. It is certainly not something orphans and homeless children can afford.
In the US, the average student... Click here to read more
09/06/2007 01:39 PM |
Widows Flock to Cities to Die
CNN this month, reported on a situation in India we have been long familiar with. Hindu widows are shunned in society, forced to shave their heads and wear white. Nearly 33 million widows flock to the cities to beg for daily food or perish. ... Click here to read more
09/06/2007 01:37 PM |
For Jesus, Through Jesus, In Jesus Name
Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
Have you noticed that the name of Jesus has been slowly disappearing from our culture? People will often refer to God, but it is a rare thing to hear the name of Jesus spoken outside of the walls of a... Click here to read more
09/06/2007 01:37 PM |
Bringing the Gospel to Unreached Tribes
We have just concluded more than 100 nights of outreach to remote villages in India that have yet to hear the name of Jesus.
India now has a population of more than 1 billion people and more than 1 million remote villages. Each year we go to... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:40 PM |
Trusting in God in Unstable Times
In the past month, the US dollar fell 10% against the Indian Rupee. That means, as we send the same amount of dollars to India, it results in 10% less spending power.
We have also faced financial challenges, as the summer months... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:39 PM |
School Starts in India in July
This month we want to share our excitement about all the work God has been doing among his people in India this past winter and spring. The Spirit of God is moving mightily among people and we rejoice to see His power to bring light into the... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:38 PM |
MOJ Ministries-Educating Children
When we began we had one classroom and one teacher for all of our orphans. Today we have a small school with multiple teachers and classrooms. We have children entering the primary grades and others who are entering the University. Our first orphan... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:34 PM |
MOJ Ministries--Digging Wells
MOJ meets the physical needs of the poor as God helps us. India is depleting it’s water supplies at a rate that will leave the nation dry by 2020 (World Watch). Many villages have no local source of water. For $750 we can dig a local... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:25 PM |
MOJ Ministries--Planting Churches
Mission of Joy has been planting churches since 1990 in poor villages in Eastern India. We began training pastors soon after. Today, we have almost 80 churches in our growing fellowship. Many villages have no place for Christians to meet, so... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:24 PM |
MOJ Ministries--Disaster Relief
After the Tsunami, MOJ took in many orphans who fled from the coastal areas. Beyond this, there are many less publicized disasters such as floods, fires, and cyclones that occur every year. We have found the message of Jesus is heard most clearly... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:24 PM |
MOJ Ministries--Providing Medical Care
In the early years, MOJ was only able to provide medical care to our orphans and small staff. As the years passed, God blessed our hands to begin to reach out with medical assistance to the poorest of the poor. These medical camps draw thousands... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:23 PM |
MOJ Ministries--Reaching the Lost
In the early 1990’s, MOJ held evangelistic outreaches in large cities for tens of thousands. We saw more than 100,000 commit their lives to Christ in the first 4 years. After that, the Lord led us to go into remote villages and preach the... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:23 PM |
Heartfelt Dreams Grow Slowly
For many years, Cindy and I sought a way to reach the poor with Jesus’ love. We began in the inner city of Los Angeles and later aided refugees from Eastern Europe. When we were 35 (right) and SO much younger the Lord showed us how we... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:19 PM |
How Big is Your Spoon
Have you ever wondered what Jesus must have felt when he was surrounded by crowds of people pressing against him? Can you imagine the desperation of people who had no medical options for illness, especially the poor?
I am always amazed at how... Click here to read more
07/18/2007 02:09 PM |
Pausing to Refresh Your Spirit
Do you remember the woman who went down to draw water from the well and met Jesus that day? Can you imagine how she must have felt—a woman who had five husbands and couldn’t even associate with the other women in the village?
... Click here to read more
04/19/2007 06:24 PM |
Loving the Children who are a ”Little Closer to God”
Someone once referred to the disabled as a “little closer to God.” Whether they are closer to God or not, we have found these children to be very open to God.
Because of the guiding philosophy of Karma and reincarnation,... Click here to read more
04/19/2007 06:23 PM |
A Taste of Heaven’s Welcome—MOJ Style
Arriving at Mission of Joy in India has often reminded me of the heavenly welcome all the faithful will one day receive.
As I get out of the car, I see the children lined up with flowers in their hands waiting to throw them on me as I... Click here to read more
04/19/2007 06:21 PM |
The Sweet Sound of Laughter
For the 80 orphans living in our orphanage in Mangalagiri, laughter has not come easily. Two years ago, we began to negotiate the purchase of a piece of land next to our facility. Six months ago, we completed that purchase and built a... Click here to read more
04/19/2007 06:19 PM |
Bringing Victory to the Victimized
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
Since we shared our story of child-trafficking in Eastern India, we have received an abundance of correspondence from supporters asking how they can help.
Because of this, we... Click here to read more
04/19/2007 06:16 PM |
God Still Multiplies our Loaves—By Television Broadcast
I have often appeared on various programs in America from Fox News to The Harvest Show (last month, bottom). But I am more excited about how God just opened a television door for us in India.
For 6 years we applied to Indian television... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:20 PM |
Opening “Mission of Joy’s Sewing Center for Girls”
The girls above are receiving training as seamstresses. Rescued from a life they never chose, they now have a hope and a future. During their year of training at MOJ’s Sewing Center, we provide their shelter, food and clothing. When they... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:17 PM |
Fighting Child Trafficking & Prostitution--
I cannot think of a more destructive act upon a child than forcing them into slavery and prostitution. It is a problem that has no borders and few sanctuaries and it is growing at an alarming rate
While in India in January, I picked up... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:14 PM |
Are you willing to Sacrifice More or Suffer more for these?
We live in a time and among a people who greatly desire to be blessed. Consider how many books and shows focus on becoming wealthy and retiring early. Can you imagine how many people would buy a book with the title of this article?
Yet,... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:12 PM |
“The Poor Don’t Call the Fire Dept—They Call MOJ!”
While I was in Eastern India this year, I met the Mayor of the city of Mangalagiri—a city of 250,000 people. He stopped by to tell me how much he appreciated the work we were doing among the poor in his region. I was surprised when he said,... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:09 PM |
Even A Cup of Water. . .
Can you imagine not being able to turn on the kitchen tap and get a glass of water? Such a simple thing is far beyond the imaginations of those who live in the slums where we minister. Women carry large containers to draw water from a stream or... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:07 PM |
Carry the Light Into the Darkness
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
We have a special commission from Jesus to carry the light into the darkness. When you read the newspaper or watch television, we see the power of darkness growing. In Asia,... Click here to read more
03/08/2007 07:04 PM |
A Christmas Miracle--A Fellowship Hall & Conference Center Gift
The Need — A Church & Fellowship Hall
3,000 believers gather outdoors (above) in the early evening because they have no place to gather inside. This has been very hard for them in the heat of summer and during the fall monsoons. Mangalagiri,... Click here to read more
01/08/2007 11:18 AM |
Quenching the Pain of Fire Accident Victims
When a fire breaks out in a poor village it is incredibly destructive. Houses with thatched roofs and bamboo walls go up like dry kindling.
There is no phone available to call a fire truck. Indeed, were a phone available there would be... Click here to read more
01/08/2007 11:14 AM |
Rejoicing we Return to India
We return to India this month. While the trip is long and difficult, it is a joy to be able to go. This year, I have put a commentary together on the book of Philippians and Colossians. It was translated and printed this fall and will be used to... Click here to read more
01/08/2007 11:12 AM |
The Tsunami Orphans--What a Difference 2 Years Make!
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy—Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
On December 26, 2004, the people of South Asia from Indonesia to India saw their world turn upside down, first by violent tremors and then by cataclysmic waves. Whole families,... Click here to read more
01/08/2007 11:07 AM |
Christmas Pleas and a Charlie Brown Tree
The air along the Southern California coastline might not have realized it, but Christmas was fast approaching. It was still 75 degrees at midday and a warm wind was blowing in from the sea. It was the kind of day people dream about when they are... Click here to read more
12/04/2006 10:54 PM |
Simple Joys for our Girls and Boys
Many might find our Christmas celebration in India a little “bare” or “simple” compared to many celebrations. Yet, I have not found many celebrations filled with as much joy as found in our orphanages. Joy is found in... Click here to read more
12/04/2006 10:42 PM |
The Gift of Jesus
How wonderful and how marvelous is the love of God. In our desperate condition, imprisoned by sin and destined for eternal separation from Him, God did not forget or abandon us. His love reached out to us in our misery, and was completely... Click here to read more
12/04/2006 10:38 PM |
Persection Watch--Voice of the Martyrs--"A Boy Named Pencil"
A new report out of North Korea from the ministry Voice of the Martyrs is important for Christians everywhere. Are we ready to face what these young people faced?
While training for missionary service to North Korea, four young men... Click here to read more
10/31/2006 10:54 PM |
Deluge in India--Rains Sweep Away Homes and People
This year the world has seen a lot of floods and the United States and India are no different. In eastern India, flooding from cyclones coming off of the Bay of Bengal flooded several villages where Mission of Joy has pastors and churches.
... Click here to read more
10/31/2006 10:45 PM |
We Give Thanks for Dry Feet!
Each year, Mission of Joy takes on a number of building projects. These are funded by special gifts from supporters just like you!
It is a great joy for me to show you photographs of work that was recently completed at our orphanage in... Click here to read more
10/31/2006 10:42 PM |
Laughter and Love at Christmas
As we draw near to celebrating Christmas, our orphans are excited as they anxiously await the festivities we are preparing for them. There is lots of laughter and the warmth of love many of them have never known. We send funds at this time of year... Click here to read more
10/31/2006 10:40 PM |
The Secret of Happiness
We are approaching the season of “Giving Thanks.” Yet, this isn’t supposed to be a once-a-year holiday but a daily attitude for believers. Even so, gratefulness seems to be in short supply. Sometimes we look at our circumstances... Click here to read more
10/31/2006 10:34 PM |
Mission of Joy Provides 3-wheel scooters for the Disabled
Have you heard the commercials on television that advertise for “3 wheel scooters?” The companies promise to help you through the maze of paperwork and guarantees approval by Social Security or they will give you the chair themselves.
... Click here to read more
09/14/2006 05:55 PM |
Footprints in Time: Fulfilling God's Destiny for your Life
Mission of Joy is making a first-ever free offer to our supporters. In October, Thomas Nelson is releasing Jeff O’Leary’s latest book, Footprints in Time: Fulfilling God’s Destiny for your Life.
It addresses the deep questions of our... Click here to read more
09/14/2006 05:54 PM |
Business and Life Skills for our Orphans
As our orphans grow up and leave our care, MOJ tries to help them make the transition. In many cases, like Gudi Omega, we provide the tools to start a business. Gudi spent 14 years growing up with us and was married (left) in 1999. This year,... Click here to read more
09/14/2006 05:52 PM |
The Mean Streets of Desperation
How do young girls end up on the streets and into the hands of brothel owners—without hope, without future, without escape? Most come from unimaginable poverty where even food is a sometimes-kind-of-thing. Enter the child enslavers. ... Click here to read more
09/14/2006 05:39 PM |
Praising God as we Expand our School
This piece of land is adjacent to our orphanage and we have been negotiating with the owner for two years to purchase it. Because land prices are increasing so rapidly, people are driving very hard bargains. It doesn’t help that we are Christians... Click here to read more
08/09/2006 02:44 PM |
You Can Build a Church---Yes You!
It’s hard to believe when the cost of building most churches in the United States start around a million dollars. In India, the churches are made of a large open room where people can sit on the floor side by side. Many are constructed of... Click here to read more
08/09/2006 02:39 PM |
Powering Our Orphanages
There has been a lot of power outages in the US following a nationwide heat wave. In India, power is so unreliable that we must have very large generators to produce our own electricity.
Additionally, Mission of Joy uses generators to... Click here to read more
08/09/2006 02:32 PM |
Praying for those who Persecute Us--Praying for the Persecuted
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy-Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
When Jesus was being flogged by the Romans, I often wondered whether His words, "Pray for your enemies and bless those who persecute you" came into His mind. I think... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 03:50 PM |
MOJ Offers Free Medical Care for the Poor
One of the challenges to bringing the Gospel into remote villages is gaining the trust of people who have absolutely no confidence in outsiders.
MOJ has been bringing food into the villages of Eastern India for the past decade. ... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 08:31 AM |
MOJ's New Visitor Center
When you have 150 orphan children in your care, it is surprising how many relatives will come by to visit them.
In the past several years, extended family of the children in our care have come to spend a day with some of our... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 08:03 AM |
AIDS Orphans-13 Million and Rising
Part of the challenge of dealing with an epidemic illness is knowing where to start. In Africa and Asia, the population of orphans has ballooned in the last decade.
World Health now estimate AIDs orphans at13 million and rising. In... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 08:02 AM |
Teaching Children Gods Love through Animals
In India, children learn quickly to avoid all animals. Most animals in India carry disease and are dangerous.
We wanted our children to learn that God created animals and loves them. So we bought two small dogs for our orphanage in... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:59 AM |
An Easter Without Jesus--As Empty as the Tomb
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy-"It is Finished. And with that He gave up His Spirit."
Darkness Covered the Land.
His Disciples Scattered.
No More Answers. No Hope.
Only Fear, Doubt, Hopelessness
And... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:56 AM |
Pastor Joseph--Pointman for MOJ/India
You may never meet Joseph until you meet him in Heaven. For the past 16 years he has put others before himself as the head of MOJ/India.
We began MOJ on a shoestring in 1990. Until we could afford to build our first orphanage and church,... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:54 AM |
Among those Rich in the Joy of Jesus
Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
Hello from India! By the time you are reading this we are surrounded by incredible love and the joy that overflows from the hearts of our grateful staff and orphans. It is always a little surprising to us... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:53 AM |
MOJ's First Orphan Studies for Medical School
Elizabeth Katti was one of the first orphans MOJ ever took in off of the streets. She has grown up with us and is about to enter adulthood. Every child who comes to us and reaches adulthood is a miracle. That is because the average life span... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:27 AM |
Drilling New Wells in thirsty Slums
Can you imagine how difficult life would be if you had to cross the street everyday to get water from a pump? Water for drinking, bathing and washing clothes would all have to be drawn from the well that you'd share with all of your neighbors.Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:20 AM |
Praying to send 1000 Missionaries
Jesus called those who followed Him "lights" as He called Himself "the light of the world." We have seen the growing darkness in the part of the world where God has placed us. This darkness brings tremendous pain ,sadness and suffering into the... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:14 AM |
Stopped at the Tamil State Line--For Being in a Christian Vehicle
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy-Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
Imagine your family vacation for a moment. Imagine you're traveling by car across the country only in this case, you must stop at each state-line to pay a tariff. This is the... Click here to read more
06/24/2006 07:11 AM |
An Orphan's Christmas
Dear Friends of Mission of Joy-
Greetings to you in Jesus Name!
This is the month we begin to gather support for our orphans' Christmas celebration that will soon be upon us. Our children are preparing their letters to their... Click here to read more
06/23/2006 09:21 AM |
