Philina: Encouragement for Healers

Philina Henton was an RA for Witmer dormitory at Messiah College.  As with most RA’s, a good portion of her time is spent ministering to the needs of other people – listening to their problems, praying with them, giving advice, cheering up folks who have had a hard day and bringing together the girls on her floor for times of fellowship and various activities. She’s also spent some time ministering to people overseas on various short term mission trips.

Philina heard about JESUSpolitik and the Love Maputo Project at a college student chapel. She heard about the needs of the street children there, about their situation and all that the workers provide them with in hopes of saving their bodies and their souls.

She decided she wanted to get involved to minister to the hearts of workers in Maputo, Mozambique. Often, it’s the healers that need healing. It can be burdensome ministering to others all the time and we have to remind ourselves to cast those burdens on the Lord and encourage ourselves in Him.

Galatians 6:9-10 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. There for as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”

Philina was encouraged that she could use the things she was already doing to get involved. Rather than start up some new effort, she could use her position as an RA to edify workers in Maputo, Mozambique as well as the girls on her floor.

She planned a card making party. She got colored paper, markers, scissors and glue and snacks. She planned in advance and invited the girls from her floor to come. She shared with them how the Love Maputo Project spoke to her heart and the girls began working on the cards.

"I'm just glad that we were able to do something as simple as making cards to bring a smile to someone so far away. Thank you so much for this opportunity."  - Philina

Each card we received from them was unique, beautiful, full of creativity, kindness and words of hope. We sent these cards over to the workers and their hearts were touched.

 Activism Stories are stories of people that are doing something for God and to help His people.  It's the stories of  real people that don't just talk about living for God, they actually do it. You can too.

It's simple -  take the gifts, interests, talents and hobbies that you already have and begin to use them to help the people being reached by JESUSpolitik projects. You can get ideas off our Do Something page or come up with your own. Then, let us know and we'll help you along the way!