by Jessica on January 26, 2012
When I heard that the Sanctuary Church was sending out another team – I was so excited!
5 years ago, I flew out to Thailand with a Short Term Team from the Sanctuary Church in Santa Clarita, CA. So this team and church are near and dear to my heart.
When I was back in the States in late 2011, I had the privilege of meeting the team. I knew many of them already and met some new friends as well.
ANYWAY… We went to the hill tribes and had a great time! First off, we all froze. It was in the 30’s all night long with no heater. My friend Marla and I didn’t sleep all night – we randomly laughed and giggled all night because we couldn’t believe how cold it was.
The next morning we went to do an outreach with about 200 kids from the village – there ended up being 600 kids and 200 adults that came – no big deal – we just went with it! I’m so grateful for the team’s flexibility. There was 124 reported salvations – Praise the Lord!
I can’t wait for the next team to come out in March – we are expecting more and more salvations!
by Jessica on January 24, 2012
I’m so blessed to be the Children’s Ministry Director here at ZOE. Every day, I see God’s healing power wash over these kids who have been abandoned, abused, neglected and forgotten by the world. The transformations that take place in the lives of the kids are so remarkable. I weep when I think about where some of them came from and to see now where they are headed. God is truly a good God.
Just the other day, one of our newest kids came up to me during our intercessory prayer night and laid their hands on me and prayed the most simplest yet powerful prayers. A brand new Christian yet they are bold enough to walk around laying hands on people and pray for them. If you only knew what they have endured in their short young life…
This year, my team and I are moving forward with passion and determination. This will be our best year yet!
Soon we’ll be launching our “All Stars Leadership Program”. We believe that it’s never too early to teach our kids leadership principles! The All Stars Leadership Program will give our kids the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a practical way during services and throughout the week. These leadership skills will set them on a path at a young age toward being leaders in every area of their lives. More details to follow…
Also, we only have 2 more months before the ZOE Ministry School graduation. We’ll be sad to see our 2nd year students leave us. They have been such a blessing to ZOE Kidz. 7 of the 15 students have been faithfully working with us all year – Chai, Lei, Dada, Ying, Mai, Rin and Joy. I’m so proud of them and their dedication to teaching our kids God’s Word. I’m treasuring these last few months I have with them.
Lastly, I want to thank those of you who pray for me and my team – Min, Grace, SuChat, Ying and Kaylee. Your prayers are felt and appreciated.
by Jessica on January 10, 2012
My Supporters are so much more than just donors – they are my partners in ministry – my heroes – my reminders of God’s faithfulness!
I could not be here in Thailand, fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves without my Supporters.
They have joined in the fight against Human Trafficking. They have realized that it’s our generation, our fight! They know that the buying and selling of human beings is not okay with God and it’s not okay with them!
The ONLY thing that is hard about being a missionary is having to ask for financial support. It’s humiliating – uncomfortable and I’m horrible at it.
Fortunately, I don’t have to rely on my ability to try to raise support to stay on the field. I rely on God and Him alone and He is the one who provides for me.
With everything in me I want to say to my Supporters -
“I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT IN 2011. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CHOOSING TO GIVE . I APPRECIATE IT!”
In alphabetical order:
Darla A., Pastors Mel and Desiree A., Judy B., John and Michelle B., Roland and Elaine B., Jordan B., Joyce B., Gregory and Deborah B., Devin and Shirley B., Tim and Charlean C., Elisha C., Courtney C., Stanley C., Dennis D., Dennis and Gladys D., Tom and Sandy D., Rotimi and Ade F., Michael and Caia F., Bill and Patty F., Mariesha G., Les and Lynne G., Kimberly H., Greg and Kim G., Pastors Dereck and Chrystal H., Keith and Heidi H., In His Presence Church, Diane K., Angus and Frances K., Nikki K., Maral K., Genein L., Paulette M., Gary and Toni M., Danny and Barbara M., Mitzi M., Steve and Kathy M., Dave and Betsy M., Stephen and Debbie M., Greg O., William O., Cindy P., Mark P., Ron and Roxie R., Pastors Tymme and Aury., Michael R., Pastor Treasure M-S., Casey and Brenda S., Brigg S., DM S., Sheri S., John and Judy T., The Sanctuary Church, The Underground Church, Barry and Rosie T., Hoa Tran., James and Linda V.
(Names in bold are consistant Supporters – 6 months or more)
I can’t say thank you enough! I’m so excited to see how God blesses each and every one of you for your sacrificial giving! If you have a testimony about how God has blessed you, email me! jessica@gozoe.org I’d love to hear from you!
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