The Loaves & Fishes (a story from Adventures with Jesus by Diane Carroll)

My Joyful Heart had been collecting sports balls for about six months. The intention was to give every child in the program a ball with their June 2013 summer gift bag. Nearing the end of the gift event we were out of sports balls. We had approximately 100 more kids to fill gift bags for when a volunteer asked if I had anymore. I responded with the "it's the loaves and fish thing, God will have to provide." That happened on a Tuesday. On Thursday morning I received a call from a woman who heard about us on K-love radio. She said the first time she heard the commercial she thought, "I'll have to look them up," then the 2nd time she heard the commercial she thought "I should call" the 3rd time was that morning, and she did call us. She asked, "do you need any sports balls?" The commercial never mentioned our shortage of sports balls. My answer was an astonished yes, we did! She delivered 100 assorted basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls.

God’s provisions are never-ending and amazing, showing us that when we trust Him with what little we have, He multiplies it in ways we never expect.

See below how you can join an event, shop our boutique, consider sponsoring a child, support a fundraiser or even join our team. The book that this story is from is on sale at our Boutique for $10. Every book purchased will create a hygiene kit for a child in need.

Don't foget that we have a great selection of St. Patrick's Day items at the Boutique.

Mon-Thurs from 9:30-1:30 at 9981 W. 190th St. Suite J in Mokena.

Special opening Friday and Saturday May 15-16 from 9am-2pm.

Monday March 9 | Deadline for Sponsor letters

Sponsors, if you would like to send a letter or a small specialty item to your sponsored child, please make sure we have it by March 9th. You can email it to information@myjoyfulheart.org, send it to us or drop it at the ministry center.

Friday April 24 | 6 pm

Don't delay, this event is almost sold out again this year and we only take 20 teams. Grab your team of 8 and register today!

A huge thank you to the Local 597 Pipefitters for hosting us again this year and to Providence Bank, Ozinga & Be Well Chiropractic for sponsoring our event!

Is it time to refresh your look… and bless a child in the process?

Friday, March 13th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) at SELF. Every appointment helps provide essentials to local children in need. Here’s how your transformation day will unfold:

• Professional Makeup by Jeanan of Tinley Park Makeup ($100)
• Professional Headshot by Mary Jackson Photography ($200)
• Business Cards printed by MinuteMan Press of Frankfort ($50)

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today. Detais in the public Facebook Event.

𝕁𝕠𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕗 𝕄𝕪 𝕁𝕠𝕪𝕗𝕦𝕝 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥

We are looking for a humble-hearted, kind, highly organized, detail-loving person to help us serve local children in need.

The pay is modest. This is not a climb-the-corporate-ladder position.

But it 𝒾𝓈 ministry.

It 𝒾𝓈 meaningful work.

It 𝒾𝓈 helping bring order and excellence and excitement to many processes and events that bless children in need.

We’re praying for someone who serves with gentleness, patience, integrity, and a joyful spirit, even in the small things.

If you (or someone you know) loves systems, lists, details, many, many moving parts, and is relationship focused, this might be the perfect fit.

Reach out if you’d like more details.