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| Tuesday, 03 February 2009 03:32 | |
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Jackie was fascinated by missions, but as an accountant well-along in years, she never thought missions was for her. Jackie was fulfilled as a caretaker for her aging mother and a manager in corporate America. When Jackie’s mother passed away, however, everything changed. She took the missions course Perspectives at her church where she learned that her gifts in accounting could be used in missions…but was she too old to go? Over the next two years, Jackie prayed about moving to another country. The Lord led her to a bookkeeping job in Costa Rica, and she knew it was for her. “I never thought I would be in my 60s, quitting my job, selling my house and becoming a missionary,” Jackie recalls. OM Costa Rica was desperate for Jackie’s expertise, and they were blessed by her heart to serve. They recently asked Jackie to be the Finance Director for their region of 5 countries, which she accepted with joy. Her encouragement to others her age is simple: “If you give the Lord control of your life, what He does with it will absolutely amaze you!” Please pray for Jackie’s ministry in Costa Rica and for God to raise up others like her to join missions.
Credit: OM International
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