I, Jessica Hogan, am the official missionary of the Least of These Ministries!
Let me backtrack a little bit to refresh everyone of the whole story. When I was fifteen God called me to be a missionary in Latin America. When I was sixteen He showed me the Dominican Republic, and I knew almost immediately that this beautiful country would soon be my home. But the next few years weren't easy. I spent a lot of time and a lot of frustrated tears waiting impatiently for the day I could move down there and begin my full-time ministry.
But now, five years later, I can see why God had me wait. I wasn't ready spiritually or emotionally for the task He has given me. There were people I needed to meet, and things I needed to learn. And I still have a lot to learn! But it's time. I can feel it in my bones and I know it in my heart. And just a couple of weeks ago, I signed on to be the first ever full-time missionary for the Least of These, a ministry in the Dominican Republic that serves the forgotten people in the bateyes (very impoverished villages) with physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment. It is my dream and my calling to work together with my brothers and sisters in the Dominican to make a lasting change in their communities.
Of course, this doesn't mean I am buying a ticket and flying down there tomorrow (although if I had it my way I would!). I still have one more semester of college left, and a few things to take care of here before I pack up and leave. So why am I announcing this now? Well, to be honest, I am looking for partners; I am looking for people who believe in this cause as much as I do and are willing to support it, whether for a short time or on a long-term basis. As a missionary I will have no means to provide for myself, meaning I will be completely dependent on God's faithfulness-and the faithfulness of my supporters-for my living and ministry expenses. God has called me to go, and I will go with a childlike faith that He will provide for all of my needs. I know it won't always be easy, but God has used these past five years to strengthen me and prepare me for what is coming. The beginning of my journey is ending, and the next step is the biggest I have ever taken, and I couldn't be more excited. Maybe you have felt a calling on your heart to support a cause. I would be honored to have your support in this next chapter in my life, whether through prayer or financial support.
If you want to be a part of this ministry, the next step is easy! All you need to do is make a check out to the Least of These Ministries with my name in the memo line, and send it to 170 Airport Dr.
Westminster, MD 21157. It will go directly to support my ministry (and it's tax deductible too!).
If you would like to know more about my ministry or the Least of These Ministries in general, I would love to get in touch with you! My email is jessica.hogan18@gmail.com, and my phone number is 240-285-3078. Feel free to contact me any time.
I am looking forward to seeing how God works throughout the next year as I prepare to move to the Dominican. Thank you so much for your support, and be looking for the next update!
