A CHRISTIAN MISSION
June 2026 Newsletter
Prayer Request: This month, when you face different trials and challenges, ask God to reveal what He wants to teach you through them. Every storm has a purpose, and every difficulty is an opportunity to grow stronger in faith and trust in Him.
Make a commitment to spend time in God’s Word each day. As you read the Bible and seek Him in prayer, God will guide your steps, strengthen your heart, and lead you through every storm you encounter.
Please call us if you have any questions about the Mission or how you can help. 432-337-8294
A Word From Our Director ~ Pastor Andrew Pistone
No Arms – No Legs ~ But Full of Purpose
Nick Vujicic was born without arms and without legs, but it hasn't kept him from swimming, skydiving, surfing, snorkeling, and playing soccer. (I would encourage you to watch his videos on YouTube.)
He has one small, partial foot – with two toes - which were originally fused. An operation was performed to separate the toes so that he could use them as fingers. Nick refers to this foot as his “chicken drumstick.” This partial foot is the tool he uses to walk, jump, write, type, participate in sports, and perform daily tasks.
He travels the world telling his story, and telling people about Jesus. He was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1982, with a rare condition called “tetra-amelia syndrome,” and, I doubt that any of us can even imagine the challenges he faces every day.
His dad was a pastor, and Nick said that he learned about Jesus every day – whether it was a verse for the day, or encouragement from his family. He also said that, in 1989, he was the first disabled child to be integrated into the education system in his community, and that his mom had to go to the educational court to fight for that school experience. As a kid, he wondered if his life was valuable at all, and the first few years at school were extremely rough – but, eventually, going to school turned out to be a good experience for him.
“Especially at school – it was hard to believe that God loved me like He loved everyone else; and the question was: 'Why does a loving God allow us to go through suffering? What purpose could I possibly have? If God loves me, and I have faith in His power – why doesn't He give me a miracle?'”
Nick said, “I had no idea that God could use my broken pieces and actually make something beautiful in His timing.” In the middle of his extreme suffering, he started to understand that God could give him a fulfilling life and use him – even if it didn't involve a miracle that gave him arms and legs.
In high school, a janitor pointed out to Nick that he has an amazing ability to communicate and connect with others. This statement was an encouragement to Nick, and is part of the inspiration he needed to begin his speaking ministry.
Nick says that he read the story of the blind man in John 9, and realized that, “If God has a plan for a blindman - God's got a plan for me, too.”
He started to realize that he could either be angry about what he DIDN'T have – or he could be thankful for the life he DID have. He also said that he struggled for years to make sense of his disability, but he also remembered that Jeremiah 29:11 says that God has a plan for the future.
He attended high school in Queensland, and began to excel academically and socially. After that, he attended Greenland University where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a double major in accounting and financial planning.
Nick explains that God uses his rare situation to bless others, and to help them understand that God's love can bring purpose into every
difficult situation.
He says that he has learned to live with his condition, and that he is even thankful for it – because it has given him a unique opportunity to share
the Gospel.
When speaking to groups, Nick also reminds them that Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Nick says, “Just because you're a Christian - doesn't mean that you have an easy life without struggles. There's not a greater way to share the joy and strength of God – than in your weakness. It's in our weakness that God perfects His strength in us. I look weak – but people look at my face and they see that I'm strong. They think, 'Hey, wait a second. What's different about you?' It's the richness of knowing that your Father in heaven owns everything. He'll provide for you in every way, shape, and form. He knows the desires of your heart, and His grace is enough.”
Peace - Purpose - Eternal Life
To say that Nick is inspiring – is a huge understatement! One of his well-known quotes is: “More than arms and legs - I want Peace; More than arms and legs - I want Purpose; More than arms and legs - I want Eternal Life; More than arms and legs - I want Jesus.”
That's the message he shares in all sorts of venues. He says, “Whoever you are, and whatever your situation – all you need is Jesus. It's not about Nick. It's about Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.”
He is a gifted speaker, and he also influences people with his books – such as Life Without Limits: (Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life,) Unstoppable, and Standing Strong. Nick has shared more than 3,500 speeches across 78 countries - touching the lives of over 10 million people in person - along with an estimated 2.8 billion people through media – per The Christian Post.
Someone has said that Nick's story isn't just a feel-good tale about overcoming adversity. It's a story about how meaning can be built into the very places where life seems to have fallen apart.
Not only has he survived the odds placed against him – he has turned survival into service – a powerful testimony of what God can do when we glorify Him with our lives. Nick got married in 2012, and he and his wife have four children – two boys and twin girls.
Nick says, “I am blessed to say that you don't need arms or legs to stand in front of the gates of hell and redirect traffic.”
Nick is correct. We all have challenges, and even though our stories may not seem as dramatic as his – each of us can use our own experiences to share the life-changing Gospel with people around us.
Sometimes, our difficult circumstances put us flat on our faces before God – forcing us to communicate with Him and depend on Him in ways we never would have done if our lives were always smooth sailing. When we trust God in the middle of our problems, it's a clear message to the people around us who have never experienced His grace, His forgiveness, His mercy, or His power.
We're thankful that God is attentive to us, and that we have the Bible as His guide for our lives.
Nick Vujicic's story is a powerful example and reminder of the reason that we were put on this earth in the first place – to glorify God; but glorifying God is only possible if we repent of our sins and follow Christ.
***Note: A movie about Nick Vujicic's life - No Limbs, No Limits - The Nick V Story will come to theaters nationwide – on September 25, 2026. It tells his story of struggle and triumph…as he has become a powerful influence for Christ – impacting people all over the world.
Pastor Andrew
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