Missionary Associate-- Jessica White
Spiritual Renewal Night in March 2007 there was a man speaking about foreign missions and his words grasped my soul. God spoke to me that night and said that I was to be a missionary after I graduated. As I walked back to my dorm room I was praying that God would confirm this to me. I had never been on a mission trip before so I did not understand. The Lord led me to read a piece of paper in my Bible and on it was the words of a song titled, “Jesus Use Me” and these are some of the words:
“Jesus, use me and O Lord don’t refuse me, For surely there’s a work that I can do; And even tho’ it’s humble, Lord help my will to crumble, Tho the cost be great I’ll work for you. Dear Lord I’ll be a witness, if you will help my weakness, I know that I’m not worthy, Lord of thee. By eyes of faith I see thee upon the cross of Calv’ry; Dear Lord I cry, Let me they servant be. Jesus, use me and O Lord don’t refuse me, For surely there’s a work that I can do; And even tho’ it’s humble, Lord help my will to crumble, Tho’ the cost be great I’ll work for you. I’ll stand for Thee, dear Jesus, Though death may come my way; I’ll spread the gospel to the fallen here; But if it be Thy will, Lord to go across the sea, Lord help me be will to say yes!”
As I read this, tears filled my eyes and I knew that God was calling me into international missions. It was at that moment that I said, “Yes, I will go!” After this every time I would think about missions God would lay South Africa on my heart. It was not until the summer of 2008 that I was able to go to South Africa. I went to South Africa for a month and during this time I was able to help in several different ministries. We ministered to children, youth, and adults. There was one night in particular that I will never forget. God really broke my heart for the youth of South Africa, and I began to cry. I could not stop. I just kept crying and praying. It was during this time that God revealed to me that I was to return to South Africa and disciple the youth.
When I arrived back in the states, I knew that things would never be the same. There was not a day that went by that I did not think about the people of South Africa.
I am very excited that God has given me the opportunity to come back to South Africa and serve with Sarah. I arrived on Feb.2, 2010 and I will be here for the next two years.
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Missionary Associate to youth of South Africa- Present
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Licensed Minister- September 2009
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Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies- May 2, 2009
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Minor in Missions- May 2, 2009
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Associate's Degree in Business Administration- May 2, 2009
