Jessica Michelle Wonser

SURRENDER .

MAY 2011

Everything I am for YOUR kingdom’s cause...

sur-ren-der: to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another.

{LOVED ONES}

That one line encompasses the cry of my heart. To surrender all my expectations and plans, and give everything I am for HIS kingdom’s cause. As I look back upon this year my mind fills with adoration on who my Jesus is. I have seen over 10 students come to know Him for the first time, and seen others truly take ownership of their Father’s calling. I think of Alle Austin, a senior at Judson High School. After a couple of weeks of inviting her to church I saw a fire light within her. Since then she has gotten involved in our youth band, brought both her brothers to church, lead several devotions for her peers, and raise over $500 for relief in Japan. The Lord has been so faithful in showing me the fruit of what it is to invest in today’s youth.

This year we have been able to establish in Judson High School a weekly student led devotion and prayer meeting and have student lead service projects. Just a couple weeks ago we had a student cry out to his peers challenging them to be lights on their campus. I challenged him to do that same devotion during their lunch period. He now preaches every Tuesday during lunch. The stories go on and on, just today a student attended church for the first time. God is so faithful friends!

WHY SURRENDER?

When I think about this word and my theme for 2011 I can’t help but think about the story of Mary and Martha in John 12:1-8. I wonder how often in life I have played the role of Martha. Always trying to make things happen and fit things in the way I think they should. When all the while my Father has asked me to surrender and lie at His feet. Mary was compelled to do just that. Everything in her wanted to surrender her plans, money, and time just to be where Father wanted her. The Lord has called me to do the same. To surrender and return to Africa, and bask in the beautiful plan He has as I worship at His feet.

AFRICA.

This summer I will take two trips to Africa. The first will be on June 23rd . I will help lead a missions trip of 12 high school students to Namibia. We will be working with the local elementary school, Oanob. Along with work in the schools we will be praying and providing food for the poorest of poor in Block e. I can’t wait to serve the beautiful people of Namibia.

The second trip will be from August 22, 2011-June 15, 2012. I will be in Ghana,

Accra. I will be serving with the same Pais organization, and will be leading a team of 4-6 people. We will be working with a local church and visiting an AID’s orphanage weekly. Along with that we will lead short term missions to nearby villages. Our goal is to take God’s word into the rural parts of town and strengthen already developed church families. Lastly, we will mentor and lead bible studies in more than five local high schools.

YOUR ROLE.

Several times when sharing my story people ask me, “What are your needs?” PRAYER is always my first answer. I am constantly reminded that this battle is real, and greater is HE who is in me,than he who is in the world. Along with prayer, I need financial support. Below you will see the financial breakdown. As I look at the number I am tempted to get overwhelmed, but I know my Jesus is always faithful. He has called me, and He will provide. As I think of next year my heart is filled with great joy. I get to serve my Lord and tell of His great love and saving grace! To that I will surrender and say....everything I am for His kingdom’s cause.

jess

Finances: 

[for the whole year] 

Flights

$3,300 

Health Insurance $700 

Phone $800 

Medication $300

 In country costs $1,000

TOTAL: $6,100

Send support to: 6293 Pacific Pointe, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | checks made out to: Jessica Wonser

EMAIL:

misswonser@yahoo.com

Website:

http://jwonser.wordpress.com/

TELEPHONE

818.429.7669

GHANA, AFRICA & NAMIBIA, AFRICA