I recently recorded a video update with one of my ministry partners, Sammy Gondola from Pleasant Valley Church. In it, I share about "why music?", how I got involved with Consumed Ministries, my personal faith journey, the first time I led worship in a prison, and reminisce about times in Winona. It is about 13 mins. long. We will be hosting our monthly Prison Fellowship Alumni breakfast this coming Saturday, April 9. I always look forward to these breakfasts and having the opportunity to gather together. A friend of mine, Legend Rutledge, will be joining me again to help lead worship for it. Lastly, I wanted to share a special encouragement from our weekly group that meets with Prison Fellowship alumni on Thursday nights. I wasn't able to attend this particular week- This is from something that one of our other staff who was leading that night, Gretchen Miller, wrote: "Last night on our Thursday check-in one of the women shared a beautiful word of challenge and encouragement with us. She was talking about the difference between staying sober and living in recovery. She said for her staying sober was like white-knuckling it, trying to not partake of a substance. It was based on fear of returning to what once was. But, in contrast for her, living in recovery was choosing each day to look forward and make choices to receive the life of fullness and freedom right in front of her. I asked her if I could use this precious wisdom I believe was poured into her by the Holy Spirit." A pic with a few of the gals in our group from when we met last month. I continue to be encouraged by these women and their wisdom, and count it a joy to be in each other's lives.
Thank you for your partnership!
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Jackie Dixon
I love Jesus. I love my husband & family. I like dark chocolate. And hats. Traveling. Slippers. Hand written notes. And thrifting. These are a few of my favorite things! Categories
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