We’ll be equipping you with some real practical stuff to help you prepare for your experience, like how to blog, what gear to buy, and how to calm your parents down when they are sure something bad is going to happen. We’ll be keeping you up to date on what’s happening with Racers on the field and talking about what God is doing in their hearts.
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I went on the World Race in July of 2010. God severely rocked my world! He tore it all apart, but rebuilt it in a new and beautiful way. I’ve been home for a short time now, so I completely understand the crazy situation of transition and looking into the unknown.
I am an adventure junky. I love the outdoors, anything that will make my stomach feel like it’s in my throat and I love talking and getting to know people. I am originally from Kansas where my family and five nieces live. After college I moved to Illinois for a year then to Massachusetts for two, and now I live in Gainesville, GA where I work for Adventures in Missions.
I look forward to getting to know you; feel free to call or email with questions or concerns: [email protected] 770-983-1060 x312
A little about me… I went on the World Race in July of 2010. To say that the race changed my life would be a bit of an understatement. During that year God shook me, turned me upside down, and then piece by piece but me back together in such a way that life will never be the same. It was a year of learning what a life of love, of grace, of honor, and of forgiveness really looks like. A messy, but absolutely beautiful process!
After the race, I had the opportunity to return to Cape Town, South Africa to do ministry alongside a WR contact for an additional 3 months before settling back in stateside. And here I am, back in lovely Georgia, America with the opportunity to work with Adventures in Missions and be able to spend some time pouring back into the organization that poured out so much for me.
I’m tend to be a bit of an adventure and sports enthusiast. I’d pick outdoors over indoors any day, and always sunshine over the cold! I’m a born and raised Arkansas girl, and believe that life is always better coated with a bit of southern charm. 🙂 I’m also a sucker for romantic comedies and will never turn down a good plate of Mexican food!
So excited about getting to know you. Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 770.983.1060 ext 242. You can also check out my blog and adventures at http://faithexpressinglove.blogspot.com
My name is Jessica Belkot but you can call me Jess – all my friends do, and I will be your mighty Mobilizer. I’ll be the one to help keep you motivated and to assist you with many of the mundane and/or maniacal tasks you will need to complete as you prepare to move forward on this missions trip. Wow…that was a lot of M’s. I’m a sucker for alliteration! Here’s a little extra info about me, in bullet form for your convenience…
- God
is number one in my life, though I unfortunately don’t always show that He is. Still working on that one. - I can be kind of awkward on the phone sometimes…lo siento friends.
- My
husband Weston is my bestest friend. His love has taught me so much about
what God’s love is like: tender yet strong and unconditional. - I grew up as
an “Army Brat.” 13 schools, 12 houses and 18,367 feet of packing
tape. - I went on
the World Race in October 2009 to September 2010. One of the best years of my life. Much love to my L-Squad peeps!! - My
taste buds love to try new foods…my hips do not appreciate this.
- I
am still in the process of learning to accept that God truly loves me and
is glad to call me His daughter. - Going
outside or going on a trip? I’m in. - Jumping off
of and out of things is fun! - I
like smiling. Smiling is my favorite! - Next to
smiling is reading-especially before I go to bed at night. - I
used to work at a “quasi-military” school for at-risk teens.
Stressful, rewarding, and a blessing beyond comprehension. Now I work at
AIM which is only rewarding and a blessing beyond comprehension. J - I
desperately want to know God more. He’s all that matters! Why is that so
easy to forget?
- I
would not do much of anything for a Klondike bar, they hurt my teeth, but McDonald’s Fudge Sundaes….that’s a whole different subject.
- Someday,
with or without an endless supply of money, I will go back to
college to be a nurse. - I’m
going to rock down to electric avenue and then I’ll take it higher…..whatever
that means.
- I
want others to know the love and peace of Christ and to do my part to
fight injustice. - I want to live and write a good story.
- The
best thing in the world is to forget that one exists and live only
for God. - The next best thing is to be working here at AIM, doing what I can to help you amazing people set out on this crazy, life-changing, God-encountering journey! It’s my joy and it’s an honor!
