Belize :)

In my 7th grade Geography class (Mr.Altee’s) we had to pick a country to do a report on… I had no idea which I wanted to choose so I just picked up the book with the prettiest cover on it, and you guessed it.. it was Belize. I had never even heard of this place but I figured, hey this looks okay. I don’t even remember what I said in my report, but I do remember saying to myself.. “One day I will go to Belize.” Although this may seem a little juvenile but I really do believe that this is when God began stirring up something in my heart for this country.

 Leading up to my 10th grade summer my youth pastor at the time at Celebration made an announcement about an upcoming missions trip. I had never even thought about leaving the United States without my parents, especially not on a missions trip. But once I heard that the trip destination was Belize, my heart started beating fast… I couldn’t believe it, I was definitely not going to miss this opportunity. I even roped my best friend Lizzie to go with me. Although it was pretty rough being patient for the money to come in, and there were a ton of mishaps and frustrations on the way... the money was in on time and my ticket was purchased to go to Belize. I couldn’t believe that after almost 4 years, one of dreams was coming true.. That summer I boarded a train to go out of the country with a group of teens and two crazy youth pastors, I was only 16. 

 That trip rocked my world. It threw me through a completely different culture and atmosphere. I fell in love. One night at the church that we were working with in San Ignacio you could feel the Holy Spirit so thick that you could almost touch it, that was the first time that I’ve ever felt something so strong before. That’s when I knew that God was doing something huge. The people were literally on their face worshiping their Savior without any inhibitions, without embarrassment… I wanted that. Their culture was beautiful and the land, absolutely gorgeous. God broke me down and filled me back up until I was so full that I was about to bust. He worked on my heart so much in just one week and He gave me peace for so many things that I am still free of today. When it was time to head back, I was so sad.. I didn’t want to leave.

 I was so young when I experienced Belize for the first time.. Most people go on their first trip, don’t want to leave but end up getting over it when their daily lives start overwhelming their thoughts. I even thought that I would never go back.. but it has always been constantly on my mind.

 I thought I knew what I was going to do with my life.. becoming a teacher, but I didn’t follow through. I never follow through with anything, because I lose passion. I’ve attended two different universities and I still don’t know what to declare my major as. I lose passion so quickly in everything that I set my mind to. The only two things that I have never lost passion for is Jesus Christ and the thought that I would one day return to Belize.

 This past August (as most of you know) I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico with my church, Epoch and OMI Mexico. & As you probably know, my life was changed. In the months preparing to travel to Mexico, God began to work. He began connecting me with people who have a similar vision to mine. He gave me friendships with Raf and Flor and I told Raf about my idea to go through DCS with YWAM Belize. He then told me that he had connections in Belize and that he was planning a trip sometime in the near future. I told him I was all aboard! Although YWAM is a fantastic missions organization, I don’t feel like God wants me to take that route. Right before leaving for Mexico Raf informed me that I would be able to spend one ENTIRE MONTH in Belize next year working with OMI. I was ecstatic, and couldn’t believe it, still can’t! I also have to opportunity, God willing to spend a week in Belize THIS JANUARY. I have to raise about $400 to cover my transportation costs and I will be able to travel to Caye Caulker, Belize for a week to meet the people that I will be working with and get a feel as to what their physical and spiritual needs are.

 This next year I will be embarking on a once in a lifetime journey. Although this week long and  month long Belize trips are a “test run” I don’t believe that God is done with me and missions. It has been made clear that my heart for Central America is not an accident. I know that God has called me for such a time as this. I know that this passion that has been welling up in me for almost 10 years now is not an accident by any means. I have begun my training with OMI Mexico and I’m incredibly excited to see what God does in Belize and what opportunities will come after.

 Another exciting thing is that I will not only be able to travel to Belize, but directly after I will be going to Mexico for a 1-2 week stint. I know that God is going to do amazing things and that if I just follow His lead, He will take me where I need to go.

 Most of you know that I am not very wealthy. Therefore I need your help. If you would like to talk more to me about this, please ask any questions. I would love to tell you about this journey. If you would like to donate for my trips I will gladly and thankfully accept any monetary donations, prayer and spiritual support. I know that without a doubt, none of this will happen without the support from friends and family! If you're interested in learning about O.M.I. Mexico you can check out our website http://www.omimexico.com

 Thank you so much,

 -Jessie 

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matt 28:19

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Isaiah 6:8

“The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:24

“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4


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-Jessie