“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Walt Disney

Phil Roe

I don’t know what Walt Disney might have been thinking when he made this statement, but it is in fact fun to think about doing the impossible.  Our church recently participated in Orphan Sunday, an effort coordinated by Christians around the world to make a difference in the lives of those that God addressed many times in his Word.  As we looked at the pictures of the many children around the world, contemplated the reality of 147 million orphans and fought back the feelings of helplessness, I thought about Walt Disney’s quote. 

It would seem impossible to care for all of these little ones.  It would seem impossible to make a real difference in the face of so much need.  But God assures us we can do the impossible through Him.  In Deuteronomy 10:18, God tells us He will defend the fatherless.  Jovenes En Camino has decided “it’s kind of fun to do the impossible” in the lives of approximately [60] boys in Honduras.  Many of you have heard their stories:  abandoned on the streets, living in poverty, born into homes that are not able to provide the basic needs of life, abused, forgotten.

Let’s do the impossible.  Let’s assure these boys know the love of God and the gifts he has given them to make a difference in their country and the world.  Many of you have visited JEC and felt the tug at your heart as these little ones greet you when you arrive, ask you to push them on a swing, humiliate you on the soccer field and get tears in their eyes as you leave them to return home.  If you are like me, you always commit to make a difference – do the impossible.  Then time and distance cause the tug in your heart to fade.

Take just a minute and reflect on the way God blessed your life the last time you visited JEC, and respond in the way you feel called.  We know that many, if not all, will be called to prayer.  We trust that you may be compelled to respond with a financial gift this year end.  You may want to sponsor, or partially sponsor, a child with a monthly pledge.  We need your help. 

For those that are consistent monthly supporters, we thank you.  For those that have helped with one time gifts in the past, we thank you.  For those that have given your time and your prayers, we thank you.  Please continue. 

Remember – “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible”.