June 2008

As I reviewed my finances for the first half of 2008, I have been consistently over my "C" budget by over $1,000 each month. This is great, because as most of you know I purchased a vehicle in May this year. As I continue to look toward reaching my "B" budget, which would allow for more children to be sponsored, more Nationals to recieve sponsorship, and more ministry money I would ask you to pray about how you can become a part of me reaching this goal.

To you faithful givers- thank you. I pray God blesses each of you for your sacrifices for advancing the Kingdom.

To you prayer warriors- I am forever grateful to you. Please continue to lift the work God is doing here in the D.R. and Haiti up in prayer.

To those of you who haven given a one-time gift (or several one-time gifts), would you consider gifting that each year? Or consider a monthly partnership?

Thank you all for each of the ways you play a vital role in the ministry here. Much love and peace to you all!!

Love-
Jackie

April and May

Thank you for your contibutions in April and May. I found myself again above my "C" budget, which I can only attribute to our gracious LORD, Jesus Christ. In addition to going above my "C" budget I also received several gifts for my ministry vehicle which I was able to purchase on April 25th!
In April I received new support from Hamilton Life Church in Chatanooga, TN, and a new church in San Francisco is considering a partnership beginning in 2009. I am so grateful to my friends Ben, Laura, Rob, and Missy who over the last year have facilitated the meetings with these churches.
I look forward to how God will use Hamilton Life Church and Central Peninsula Church to further his work in the D.R.
It was a wonderful time in Las Vegas as well, visiting with supporters and Soulstice Church who currently supports me.
If you would like information on how to get involved in financially supporting the ministry please email me at: jackie.douglas@go-ministries.org
Peace,
Jackie

"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalm 62:1-2

March Finances

God is good! For the second month in a row, I have made my budget and then some! I am so grateful for the special gifts I received this month. I was able to support two kids in the G.O. School for an entire year and the balance of the overage is going into an account which will help me buy a Ministry Vehicle that will be invaluable to the ministry. I hope to purchase this vehicle by June of 2008! I will be posting more details about the vehicle this week. It is a Toyota Tacoma! If you wish to contribute to the vehicle fund, please leave me a comment and I will email you with the information.
Again, thank you all for your generous gifts and gracious sacrifices!
Peace in Christ,
Jackie

February givings...

I just wanted to extend a special thank you to those of you who answered my prayer and gave extra last month. God blessed me with double the amount I needed and this extra amount will go towards reaching my "b" budget. The money I raise, not only goes towards my living expenses, but feeds children, builds churches, and nutrition centers on this island.

From the very bottom of my heart, thank you.

Paz en Cristo,
Jackie

"B" Budget... Here I Come!

I wanted to take an opportunity to give you an update on my finances. I am currently meeting my 2008 "C" budget and have raised 1/2 the amount I need to begin operating on my "B" budget. I am $545 a month away from meeting this goal, or a lump sum of $6540. Please pray about how you can contribute to this goal. Once I meet my "B" budget, I will be able to sponsor more kids in our G.O. School which will allow them to receive a Christian Education. I will be able to give more money to our National Partnerships which will allow Christian men and women to focus on serving God and their communities.
It has been a blessing to be serving God in this capacity and I thank you all for journeying along with me!

"As each of you has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." 1 Peter 4:10

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for what you have sacrificed in order that I may follow in the LORD's plan for my life!

I am currently opperating on my C budget which is $3,675.00. For the month of August I received $3,415.00 (260.00 short) and for September $3,465.00 (210.00 short). Both months I have come in just shy of meeting my monthly requirement. This doesn't seem bad, but as I look at my commitments I have $3,815.00 pledged in monthly support. This means I am not just 200.00 short, but actually $400 short, multiplied by two and that is $800 short; the amount I am able to do ministry with each month.

I want to encourage you, if you are financially contributing, God is moving, and as I head back to the states in just a few weeks, I am excited to share with you what he has allowed me to do with your donations. If you are not giving and have pledged, please pray about this and I would ask for you to continue in your faithfulness with the commitment you made to the LORD.

Thank you all so much again!! I am blessed to be a witness here in the D.R. and Haiti to the LORD's mighty hand! Make sure to check out my regular blog for updates at: www.jackiesupdates.blogspot.com or click the link to the left!

Bondye venous!
Jackie

God is so good! He has graciously provided for me and thanks to the so many who are making finacial sacrafices everyday to support the work God is doing here in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. I have, each month, met my "c" budget. This is, as you know, very important, as it allows me to be able to do ministry above and beyond what the organization as a whole does.
I am currently seeking places to raise my support from my "c" to my "b" budget. This means I need an extra $900 a month.

Do you know any churches, small groups, businesses, or individuals that would like to financially support a missionary? Please send them a link to my blogspot or send me their email address and I can get in touch with them!

Thank you all so much!
For HIS glory,
Jackie