Wheels for the World

Posted on May 25th, 2007 | Filed under What's happening?, Being Jesus

As we get to know God, we start to learn how to see people with compassion like he does. He helps us to share his love with the world—even as teenagers! But how do we do it?

We can share God’s love with the world by meeting their physical needs—this shows them that we care about them. This is what Jesus was doing each time he healed people in the New Testament…

Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
Matthew 20:34

Wheels for the World, a ministry of Joni and Friends, shares God’s love across the world by providing wheelchairs to disabled individuals who wouldn’t otherwise be able to have one.

Twenty to 30 million people need wheelchairs around the world, and in some countries the cost of a wheelchair can equal a year’s wages. This means that some who are disabled end up living in isolation—they have no way to travel outside of their home or village. Imagine never going to the mall, never visiting a park, never going to school…

This is where Wheels for the World comes in. They provide wheelchairs and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with disabled individuals around the world. They also encourage disability awareness by educating and training local churches in disability ministry—providing opportunities for more disabled people to hear about the love of God!

In 2006, Wheels for the World distributed over 38,000 wheelchairs to over 86 countries. What a great way to share God’s love with the world!

Visit their website at www.joniandfriends.org to learn more and find ways that you can get involved! And remember, you can always pray for ministries like these and the people they serve!

Vanessa
For the Sonlife Team