To me…Today is my one year anniversary working for the IMB! Man has the year flown by quickly.
So I am going to get a little nostalgic.
One year ago today was a Sunday. I was living outside of
Three months later I was on a plane to
I left family, friends, snow and started what has turned into a wonderful adventure.
I have visited so many people who have inspired me to be a better believer…like
Or like Helen who lives in
But the biggest impact has been made by my fellow workers who daily give of themselves to do the work God has called them to complete.
The OneStory team of amazing 20 something’s. Their daily struggle just to survive is overwhelming, but they push on and use every opportunity to tell the story of Christ.
The people on the Engaging Team of West Africa drive long hard roads to find people who need to hear the gospel and then have to leave them. It is hard to meet someone and start a relationship knowing that you will probably never be a part of this person’s life. But they do it, so one day a church or another missionary can go and begin to share. And then there are those people who spend year after year telling their neighbors about Jesus and being rejected, but keeping the joy of just being able to tell the stories of the Bible.
I thank the Lord everyday for this experience and pray the next year will bring Him glory from my life.
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Jesse, thank you for this update. It is so humbling to hear what G*d is doing around the world. We all miss you but continue to lift you and your team in prayer. We are now praying for Emily's recovery with her back problem. May G*d continue to bless you and the work you are doing. Much love in Christ. Gail Britt
It's definitely been an amazing year...like none other. Reading your post brought back memories of FPO and a renewed appreciation for just how amazing our G*d is! We need to do better about keeping in touch this next year :) Blessings!
That's awesome
Happy Anniversary
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