Rebeca Vasquez - Learning to live in God's will and following Him wherever He leads

Summary

Rebeca Vasquez, the sponsorship coordinator at the James Project, shares her journey and experiences with the project. She was born in El Salvador and moved to Guatemala to study theology. Rebeca's parents taught her the importance of serving and loving those in need. She met her husband at seminary and they have three children. Before working at the James Project, Rebeca had some connections with the organization through her church and friends. She felt called to be part of the project and saw it as an opportunity to serve God and make an eternal impact. Rebeca faced obstacles and cultural expectations as a pastor's wife taking on a new job, but she relied on God's favor and the support of her family. The most rewarding aspect of her job is being part of the JPLA family and experiencing the love and impact of the children and staff. The most challenging aspect is finding a balance among all the different areas of the project and ensuring that everyone is ministered to. Rebeca reflects on the importance of balancing the needs of the children at the James Project with the ministry opportunities provided by the teams. Rebeca also discusses the role of Victor and her co-workers in supporting her as the team coordinator. She relates her experience to the story of Moses and emphasizes the significance of obedience and surrendering to God's will. Rebeca expresses her excitement about her new role as the sponsorship coordinator and the opportunity to connect supporters with the children in need. The conversation with Rebeca highlights the importance of following God's will and being open to change. She emphasizes the need to trust God and be willing to step out of our comfort zones. Rebeca also discusses the impact of the James Project and how it allows them to serve and love those in need. She encourages parents to teach their children about love and service, and to leave a legacy of compassion and kindness.

Takeaways

The James Project provides an opportunity to serve God and make an eternal impact.

Obstacles and cultural expectations should not deter us from following God's calling.

Relying on God's favor and the support of family can help overcome challenges.

Being part of the JPLA family is rewarding and fulfilling.

Finding a balance and ministering to all areas of the project is a challenge.

The love and joy of the teams have a significant impact on the children

Support from co-workers is crucial in fulfilling the role of team coordinator

Obedience and surrendering to God's will are key in serving

The role of sponsorship coordinator provides an opportunity to connect supporters with children in need

Trust in God's plan and be open to change

The James Project provides an opportunity to serve and love those in need

Teach children about love, service, and leaving a legacy of compassion and kindness

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

12:18 Becoming the Team Coordinator

44:08 Balancing Love and Support

53:24 Being a Bridge: Connecting Children and Teams

01:09:41 The Importance of Quietness and Obedience

01:22:53 Impact of the James Project

01:43:33 Following God's Will

01:56:42 The Lasting Impact of Rebeca's Work

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