Followers of Jesus in different contexts share what it means for them to join with God in mending a beautiful , broken world .
Jimmy | Queensland
“ One way that our church is joining with God in His mending work is through a food pantry . We are walking alongside people who are hurting and what they really need - what we all crave - is relationship , connection and love . And so food is just the start . It has become a way of bringing about that connection we all need .”
Rachel | Cambodia
“ The limited understanding about disability in Cambodia means that it is often linked with feelings of guilt , shame and isolation . At our Language of the Heart clinic , one parent shared that her extended family question why she continues to try and teach her son .
It is a blessing to be able to spend time with this mum , listening to her challenges , encouraging her as she perseveres and celebrating the gains her son is making . Visits are just as important for her as they are for her son . We get to share God ’ s love with both of them .”
Suzanne | Silk Road Area
“ One of the ways that God mends this world is through us relating to one another . We ‘ re made for community !
Over the past year , it ’ s been really exciting to be able to deepen relationships with my fitness group , my neighbours up the road , local believing friends , and my culture and language nurturer . Pray for her as she helps me communicate here and is open to talking about stories of Jesus .”
Villy | Thailand
“ I am inspired by how Jesus meets people where they are , and so our Beauty and Beyond ministry is now mobile . Instead of the women coming to me , I now provide free hair services in the communities wherever we go .
This is such a heart-warming ministry to me . As I cut women ’ s hair , we talk . And I sometimes get the privilege of co-mending with the Holy Spirit in mending broken relationships back to God .”