Month: August 2015

Transitions and Purpose

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

At the end of July, I made the transition from the Quad Cities down to Dallas, TX to do more traveling OT. I moved in with Terry and Susan Clark and their little dog Jazzy and I started working at Methodist Rehab Hospital. I have had a great time living with Terry and Susan, spending time cooking and baking and making messes in the kitchen and helping out with gardening. I have a new little shadow Jazzy who follows me around the house and greets me at the door when I get home from work everyday. My job has been well I guess another learning experience and part of the adventure giving me quite the challenge. I am learning more how to have lots of patience and flexibility. (Something I already had, but need it even more with this job).

 
I have also been attending Gateway church close to where I live. Each weekend, I leave the message with a reminder of how good God is and challenged to really pray and remember why He has me where I am in life. Last night the message was about our life purpose. What is your purpose??
 
Before I moved here to Texas, I was asking God what is my purpose here…what is it that you want me to be doing? I have known for awhile that one of my goals/one of the things that God has called me to do is to be a missionary in Zambia. Even though I will go through different seasons and transitions in life, my purpose will always be the same.
 
In order to pursue my goals more, I need your help! The biggest way you can help is to pray! Pray for me as I work on raising support and preparing to go to Zambia in 2016. Another way that you can help is financially.
 
While in Zambia, I will be working through Ripe For Harvest which is a mission sending agency that allows for individuals to work in the ways God has called them to.  This means if you support me financially, all donations will be received through Ripe for Harvest. Yes, in order for me to do the work God has called me to in Zambia, I am going to need to be fully supported by you!  Here is a breakdown of the support I need to raise:

One-Time Costs:

Budgeted: $15,000

This covers: airfare, housing set-up, visa, phone, and training.

Monthly Costs:

Budgeted: $2,985

This covers: rent, utilities, groceries, health insurance, fuel, language tutor, CN office and therapy supplies, benevolence, contingency, phone talk time, internet, taxes, student loans, airfare (for a yearly trip home), and long-term savings.

Please consider being a long-term financial partner.  Even a $10/month donation goes a long way!  It is through the support of monthly financial partners that I will be able to stay in Choma and work at Children’s Nest. If you are considering a one-time donation, please think about spreading that out over at least the one-year term I am beginning with (keep in mind my move will likely extend beyond one year).  Monthly donations ensure longevity of this ministry.  If you’re worried that you’ll forget, you could even do a lump sum annually if you are able  (say you pledge $10/month and give $120 each January [be sure to indicate this is not a one-time gift]).

How can you donate? Well let me tell you!

Please visit http://ripeforharvest.org/home/donate/

If you choose Electronic Funds Transfer or Credit/Debit: please select “Devericks, Jessica – 107″ from the dropdown menu.

If you are mailing a check: please include a note specifying “Jessica Devericks-107″

Please, before you mail a donation, visit http://goo.gl/forms/1UVWCxFOwh and fill out the form so I can track any gifts and know if your donation is monthly or one-time.  You can also indicate in this form if you would like to receive monthly email updates, or if you are committing to pray for me!

Please note that donating through Credit/Debit will take 3% away from your donation.

I am excited for what God has in store for me! Thank you for helping me pursue my purpose and goals.

Jess and Susan

Jess and Susan

Welcome to Texas!

Welcome to Texas!

Jess and Grace

Jess and Grace