Note from Pastor Deanna: For years, I prayed for a
retired pastor and pastor’s wife to come to Celebration. I had only shared this desire with a few ministry
friends, privately.
I wanted a couple who would be with us permanently --not just stopping by for a few months of healing. (We've had many
pastors and their families who were in need of healing or in transition become
a part of us for months or even a year or so, and we thank God for that. It's a
privilege to be part of someone's healing process.) I dreamed of a retired pastor/wife that would be planted and could be with us to support, serve, to understand.
In April of 2013, my husband called our church
to a 40 day fast. One of my personal
prayers was answered during the fast
when David and Mary Jenkins and their precious daughter Josie and grandson Hunter walked
into our church and became one of the best blessings to us, ever. I blogged about it, here.
To have another seasoned, loyal, rightly motivated
former senior pastor's wife who could be there as a support, in the same
church??? Pretty much a dream, right? I love it when God-dreams come true.
I am delighted to introduce Mary Jenkins today, for
those who have not met her, you’re in for a real treat. And for those who do
know her – you’ll just be twice blessed to hear from her heart today.
Celebration Women: Mary, when did you say “yes” to
Jesus?”
Mary: As a young girl, I was always in church, so I don’t
know the specific time or date I asked Jesus in my heart. However, I believe I
was around 8 or 9 years old when I received the Holy Spirit.
