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The Joy of Worshipping Across Cultures


Rob & Judy’s daughter, Sherri Stelmach, also came on the October 2024 GNIM Vision trip. Her humble heart of worship brought so much joy to everyone. Her spontaneous gift of joy filled faith led her to pray over and bless many as she declared God’s truths over them.  Sherri wrote:


“Our visit with the two families that GNI supports was a huge blessing to me. Even with a language barrier between us, we felt the unity of the Spirit through worship and prayer. Music is a tool, but worship is a deep gift. Hearing S* and A’*s kids worship their hearts out in Burmese, and then the Agape Church and all their kids worship in Thai, I know God’s heart delights in His children! It was a delight to lead them in worship along with my daughter, Makenna.”

Sherri Stelmach

Baking Up God’s Love


This is our (Rob & Judy’s) oldest granddaughter, Makenna. It was so special to have her with us in Thailand. Her sensitive gentle spirit was constantly lending her gramma an arm to lean on and some fun rides in wheelchairs. Makenna was a huge blessing to our kids in refuge as she baked cookies with them, played games, and communicated God’s love without words.  She wrote:

“This trip to thailand taught me that God is always in control. Meeting S* and A*, and J* and A* and their kids taught me that God always provides. I think that God changed my life through this trip by teaching me about how privileged I am and to not take what I have for granted. I feel as though many other people my age do not have this opportunity to learn about privilege and Gods provisions in such a way.”

Makenna Stelmach

Encountering the Constant Love of the Father

This is Violet, Rob & Judy’s sweet neice. She brought so much fun and joy to our kids in refuge as she led endless games and fun. She was always serving and going the extra mile as she baked with the kids and helped with many other endless jobs behind the scenes.

“Each moment of this trip brought emphasis on the never ending and constant love of our Father. I could constantly hear “He is our healer” this encouraged me to see that it was about the praise we owe him for fulfilling each and every prayer. He filled this trip with miracles in my life and in the sight of watching these kids close their eyes and praise the father that they know love them so deeply. God’s living spirit was in the depths of their hearts and souls. Out of the multitude of things happening, the smiles I was able to share with the kids who do not speak English was the biggest impact for me. The connection I felt while holding, laughing, hugging or playing with them brought me so much peace and gratitude. The love God has given me I could pour out on them even if it was only for a moment.

God’s joy and hope shines a bright light upon the mountain in front of us. He is our blessed assurance and we can go at peace knowing that He stops at nothing for his children who belong in his kingdom! Amen!”

Violet Lang

The Encouragement of Transformation

This is Traci, the chair of our GNI board, her cheerful disposition echoed joy and delight with whoever she talked to.


“What encouraged me the most was seeing the transformation in the older children in Thailand that I have known for seven years and seeing our hopes and dreams for them come to fruition. The oldest ones who are on their own are thriving and standing in their faith. To hear each child in S* and A*s care recite from memory a Bible verse they chose that speaks to them shows how they personally know God. Wrapping a teen in a hug who has come through so many challenges and is full of joy and smiles…that makes it all worthwhile. Our ministry leaders’ faith is an inspiration as they teach me so much. What a privilege to empower and equip our ministry leaders who train up the next generation!”


Traci Johnston