My name is Jacqui. Like many living in this fallen world, I found the Saviour while in an incredibly deep pit. I came to Christ beaten, broken, and crushed—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Having known rejection and abuse from a very young age, I tried to heal my own wounds as an adult. It only made everything worse.
Until, like the woman at the well, Jesus came looking for me. In His mercy and grace, He saved me when I wasn’t even looking for Him. His redeeming love, steadfast faithfulness, and divine timing saved my life.
As I began to grow in faith, I realised that the healing power of Jesus is a gift to be shared. True transformation began when I got honest with God and trusted Him to heal my deepest wounds. I decided to surrender my life to Him completely, promising in my feebleness to be an empty vessel, ready and willing to serve Him no matter what.
I rushed God’s call, trying different ministries that were outside my giftings. I bounced from job to job, and doors slammed shut, in my arrogance, I tried to reopen them myself. Everything changed when applied to join an “Explore team” to Mozambique. Here I gained a true heart for ministry. Soon after, the shop manager role opened up at One Mission Society charity shop in Portglenone. Taking up this position meant leaving a secure, 22-year career in healthcare, as a unit manager, for an 18-hour post. By human logic, it made no sense. But I remembered Proverbs 3:5-6 and the promise I made God. I had to walk in faith.
What a blessing and joy, I now have! Going to work and sharing the love of Christ is an absolute privilege. Every morning, our team prays to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to shine brightly, and to plant seeds for the salvation of our community—all for the glory of God. He is the great Redeemer, your Creator, and He knows exactly what His creation needs. I pray my story inspires you to trust Jesus with your whole life.If you are in the area, please call into the shop at Portglenone for a chat and prayer. May God bless you greatly.