Our ministry partners in Louisiana (Wee Can Know, Debbie and Phil Smith) went all out, using my children’s book, “The Gospel Parade,” to make shoebox floats back in 2018. They used these to share the Gospel message during Mardi Gras, pulling them with little wagons. I reported on this back then and it was so thrilling to think that they loved my book so much. During this time, they asked us (Joe McDonald Ministry) to partner with them at the April Irish, Italian, Islenos Parade in Chalmette, Louisiana.

Fast forward to 2025 and we have just finished our 6th parade, throwing thousands of Gospel tracts with candy, Ramens, tennis balls, bracelets and much much more!

Take a minute and enjoy the excitement of this exciting parade we participated in last Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Debbie Smith of Wee Can Know Ministry, Arabi, Lousiana, put together this fabulous video of the III Parade last Saturday. It contains the history, both of the parade and our participation these last 6 years (two years cancelled for Covid.) Please let me know what you think! What a great day sharing Jesus!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXv3DrSZL-0Ytc9icbZbrX-R7GEam386/view?usp=sharing

*This includes our McDonald Family Christmas Letter! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Patti-Professional Mom

Merry Christmas! “Let heaven and nature sing” about this special time of the year.

Read the Joe McDonald Ministry news and McDonald family news by clicking here: “The Evangelism Trail” Christmas Edition

This month is two pages long.  At the top left look for the two small arrows to see the second page of McDonald Family  news. 

We give thanks for all your prayers and support in 2024 and pray you have a safe and happy holiday time with family and friends.

Reverend Joe McDonald  Isaiah 6:8
sharing “the message of grace”
Joe McDonald Ministry Inc.
a 501(c)(3) donation supported ministry
http://JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org
http://MinisteriodeJoeMcDonald.org
http://TheEvangelismTrail.org

Dear Readers: I am pleased to keep you up on the latest Joe McDonald Ministry News! Happy Thanksgiving from Professional Mom!

Here is Joe’s share:

God Bless each of you for taking the time to read our November newsletter. Please respond and let us know what you think.

See it by clicking it here: “The Evangelism Trail” November 2024 Thanksgiving Edition

I pray you have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends in a few weeks. Please pray for those that have lost

loved ones this year and for the men and women serving in foreign lands and can’t be with their families this year.

Patti and I love you.

Joe and Patti

Reverend Joe McDonald  Isaiah 6:8
sharing “the message of grace”
Joe McDonald Ministry Inc.
a 501(c)(3) donation supported ministry
http://JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org
http://MinisteriodeJoeMcDonald.org
http://TheEvangelismTrail.org

Post Note: In April, this year, 2024, my mom, Norma Nodar slipped into Heaven at 94 years of age.  She was a driving force in my life and a true disciple of Jesus. I miss her everyday! PM

Mom & Me (2018)

Everyone, almost without exception, loves their mom. Moms are our role-models, our confidants, our heroes. They give us our life, food and hugs. Moms are great. My mom, Norma Nodar, is the greatest.

If you know her, or have ever been remotely in contact with her, by that I mean, sell insurance to her, paint her house or help her at the store, you have probably gotten a card from her. This in and of itself is a blessing to multitudes. My siblings and I have 15 children between us, plus now, their spouses. Every one of us receive not only birthday cards but Thanksgiving, Easter and other various holidays. Our plethora of grandchildren, at least 40 (which includes the great-grands and steps,) have received their birthday cards with a crisp five-dollar bill until their 18^th birthday! After that, they continue to get a card (usually with a decorated envelope) until, well, I guess forever.

But wait, I mentioned if you were remote contact, which means not only venders and businesses, but friend’s birthdays, illnesses, congratulations, shut-in encouragement and sympathy cards, sent, by the way, every single day.

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Happy Labor Day and Happy September!

Here is the September Joe McDonald Ministry newsletter. See it here: “The Evangelism Trail” for September 2024

Take a moment this Labor Day and catch up with us. Let us know if we can help in any way.

Blessings.

Joe and Patti

Reverend Joe McDonald  Isaiah 6:8
sharing “the message of grace”
Joe McDonald Ministry Inc.
a 501(c)(3) donation supported ministry
http://JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org
http://MinisteriodeJoeMcDonald.org
http://TheEvangelismTrail.org

Joe and I travel all over the world and share the message that Jesus Saves! Follow our travels on Joe McDonald Ministry FaceBook page or sign up for a monthly newsletter, either email or snail mail! Just send me your info on my Contact Page! Patti McDonald-Professional Mom.

Here is where you can see it: “The Evangelism Trail” July 4th 2024 Edition” Remember two pages. Look for two arrows at the top left corner.

I have also attached in PDF format. Check us out and know we love and appreciate you.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NKJV “But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.”

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Blessings,

Joe and Patti

Reverend Joe McDonald  Isaiah 6:8
sharing “the message of grace”
Joe McDonald Ministry Inc.
a 501(c)(3) donation supported ministry
http://JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org
http://MinisteriodeJoeMcDonald.org
http://TheEvangelismTrail.org

As full-time missionaries, Joe and Patti McDonald travel wherever (near or far) God directs to tell people about Jesus. If you would like to participate with us by praying, giving or even going, please let us know. You can email us through my contact page and if you send your mailing address we will send you a monthly newsletter. (email if you prefer.)

Take care and hope you have a great holiday,

Patti McDonald, Professional Mom

Be sure to check out “Heart of Flesh” Literary Journal, Issue 11 is just out!

Click below:

Heart of Flesh Literary Journal – “I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh” -Ezekiel 36:26

Veronica Sosa McDonald, Creator and Editor, and my beautiful Daughter-in-Law, gave us Issue 11 in May. Be sure to look through all of the issues if you haven’t seen them. They are brilliant!

On that same link you will find “Pure in Heart,” (Issue 7) a literary magazine for children, by children! My awesome granddaughter, Mia McDonald co-edits this with her mom.

Check these out for your perfect Summer activity, for both you and your kids!

Patti, Professional Mom

Take time to read about the foster kids camp in Georgia and Patti’s Mom’s life celebration, both this month.

See it here: “The Evangelism Trail” for June 2024  It is also included in PDF format.

Let us hear back from you if we can help you in any way.

Blessings,

Joe and Patti

Reverend Joe McDonald  Isaiah 6:8
sharing “the message of grace”
Joe McDonald Ministry Inc.
a 501(c)(3) donation supported ministry
http://JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org
http://MinisteriodeJoeMcDonald.org
http://TheEvangelismTrail.org