Jason and Jessica’s engagement story starts with a church mission trip to New York City in early October of 2018. They had their first meaningful conversations together over ice cream at the “ORIGINAL” Shake Shack in Madison Square Park under the moonlight. Their first conversation was squarely focused on one thing: the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Throughout the rest of that mission trip weekend, both were able to serve together at the NYC Love Kitchen, sing together at the Brooklyn Teen Challenge, and worship together at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Then, while on separate flights back to Indiana and Alabama, both felt God’s presence on their planes and both felt a peace about this newfound relationship (Jeremiah 29:11-14). After the two hit it off rather quickly, they started having weekly phone conversations from several states away. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” ~Philippians 4:6 After much prayer and consideration, Jason decided that God’s direction and messages were all too clear. Soon after, Jessica received a special birthday present on December 1st, 2018, and they decided to walk together hand-in-hand serving Jesus Christ for the rest of their lives. During these past few months, they have spent quality time together, planning for the future, and getting to know each other’s family and friends. (Psalms 16:5-6). When the two are wed on May 11th, they plan on moving into a “new-to-them” renovated house built in 1897 right in downtown South Bend, Indiana. Here, they hope to build a new life together that points anyone who comes in contact with them back to Christ! Jason and Jessica would like to thank everyone for their support as they begin their new lives together and are blessed to have such an incredible group of family and friends. What an exciting journey we are all on and what a great God we serve!!! (John 3:16)