The Miriam Home is currently under the administration of Pastor Silvio and facilitated by “house moms”, evangelical Christians who have a heart for serving the Lord by caring for these children. Jonni and the other house moms strive to bring the Lord’s healing to each child that comes through the door.  She affirmed, “Our primary calling is to be God’s tool to minister His love and His healing into the lives of frightened and wounded children. Every kid that comes here, whether for a few days or for a year and a half, comes scared. They all have a hurt, and the One that will help them feel better is the Lord.” Jonni’s great joy is being used by God to share this healing with the children.

One of her favorite aspects of her service in Brazil is the opportunity to fulfill all kinds of different jobs. Where her home is located on the campus, she can see both the Miriam home and the girls’ dormitory, embodying her two major roles.  She teaches a class on missions at the bible school and has enjoyed being a mentor to many of the students, along with her duties at the Miriam Home.  “I get to act as a Grandma, Sister, and friend. It’s wonderful,” Jonni stated. Continuing in the service she is doing, Jonni seeks to meet the needs of every child that comes to the Miriam Home, sharing with them the love of Jesus Christ.