PURE JOY INTERNATIONAL
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It is with deep sorrow, yet with the peace of God, that we must cancel the retreat in Thailand. We are truly heartbroken that we will not be able to meet each of you precious women in person. So much prayer, planning, and preparation have gone into this time together. Despite every effort, we have faced ongoing flight cancellations, delays, and even one aircraft returning to the airport due to engine trouble. After days of rebooking and coordinating travel, it has become clear that our team cannot arrive in time to begin the retreat. Through these challenges, our team has remained prayerful and encouraged, trusting God’s grace and provision. There have been tears, songs of worship, and testimonies of faith shared as we have hugged and supported one another through this unexpected turn. We know this news brings great disappointment, and we are so sorry. For those traveling from other countries, please contact your travel providers as soon as possible to request refunds or make alternate arrangements. If you have any questions, you may reach out to our Executive Director, Erica Jude. This decision was not made lightly. We trust that we are acting in obedience to God and that He will use even this for His good purpose. We continue to pray for each of you and ask your prayers as our teammates are still in airports trying to get flights home.
He’s worth it all!
Erica Jude Executive Director
Vickie Arruda, Founder, gives thanks to ministry supporters and introduces Pure Joy's new Executive Director
VISION
God has called us to minister to missionary women around the world for the purpose of helping missionaries/missionary families stay on the field of service to which God has called them.
PEOPLE GROUP
Our people group is missionary women serving outside of their passport country.
STRATEGY
We connect local women to missionary women around
the world through overseas conferences. Our strategies include praying, gifting, giving, going, online counseling, overseas conferences, and online global community discipleship groups.
FINANCES
The ministry is supported by individuals and partnering churches who give generously to support the ministry.
Your support allows missionaries to attend a Pure Joy overseas retreat including lodging, all meals, breaks and conference materials. Their only cost is transportation to and from the retreat.
