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In Memoriam Becky Ellison, Paula Jeser
Becky Ellison OCTOBER 28, 1961 – MAY 16, 2020
Christian Women’s Job Corps®/Christian Men’s Job Corps® Consultant for Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas. Becky began working with CWJC, a job-training and life-skills ministry of WMU, in 2004. In 2014, four years after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with no approved treatment, she became a full-time strategist and consultant for CWJC and CMJC with WMU of Texas. In that role, she worked with more than 50 ministry sites around the state. Tamiko Jones, Executive Director-Treasurer, shared sentiments from all who knew Becky – “We give God all praise and glory for allowing us to serve alongside Becky and for the honor of knowing her. We will definitely miss her and we grieve, but we do not grieve as those who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). We know that Becky is no longer in pain and was received by our Heavenly Father with open arms.” Becky is survived by her husband of 36 years, Michael; daughter Chelsie Massey and her husband Robert; grandson Robert Massey III; and sister Karen Gonzalez.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S/MEN’S JOB CORPS ENDOWMENT Funds support various aspects of this ministry in which women and men in need are equipped for life and employment in a Christian environment. Christian Women’s Job Corps and Christian Men’s Job Corps faithfully supported the ongoing ministry of CWJC/CMJC sites throughout Texas and beyond. In 2020, we grieve the loss of two women from Texas who were national trainers and had a profound impact across the nation even touching international sites. Through the faithful service of Becky Ellison and Paula Jeser, many men and women found hope in Jesus Christ. National WMU is honored to dedicate the 2020 edition of the Level 1 CWJC/CMJC training manual in memory of Becky and the Level 2 CWJC/CMJC training manual in memory of Paula. Their legacy of faithful service will impact countless lives for years to come.
In memory of Becky Ellison and Paula Jeser, send contributions to: WMU of Texas ❚ 10325 Brockwood THE BRIDGE
Paula Jeser
SEPTEMBER 29, 1947 – MAY 19, 2020
remembered for her faith and passion for the Lord, and we are thankful for her years
Christian Women’s Job Corps®/Christian Men’s Job Corps® Consultant for Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas. Becky began working with CWJC, a job-training and life-skills ministry of WMU, in 2004. In 2014, four years after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with no approved treatment, she became a full-time strategist and consultant for CWJC and CMJC with WMU of Texas. In that role, she worked with more than 50 ministry sites
Tamiko Jones, Executive Director-Treasurer, shared sentiments from all who knew “We give God all praise and glory for allowing us to serve alongside Becky and for the honor of knowing her. We will definitely miss her and we grieve, but we do not grieve as those who have no hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). We know that Becky is no longer in pain and was received by our Heavenly Father with open arms.” Becky is survived by her husband of 36 years, Michael; daughter Chelsie Massey and Paula served two decades as executive director of Christian Women’s Job Corps in El Paso. In addition to leading CWJC in El Paso, she was a certified instructor for CWJC. She traveled globally and trained women so they could start CWJC programs in their communities. Tamiko Jones, Executive Director-Treasurer, WMU of Texas expressed, “Paula will be
her husband Robert; grandson Robert Massey III; and sister Karen Gonzalez. of service with CWJC and as president of the Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas from 2008 - 2009. May God be praised for her impact across our great state.” Paula is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas Jeser, daughter Cecily JeserCannavale, daughter Jacklyn Richards and five grandchildren.
To continue to honor the legacy of Becky Ellison and Paula Jeser, please consider giving to the CWJC/CMJC Endowment: https://texasbaptists.givingfuel.com/support-wmu TEXAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S/MEN’S JOB CORPS ENDOWMENT was begun in 2002 by site coordinators in celebration of CWJC’s fifth anniversary. Funds support various aspects of this ministry in which women and men in need are equipped for life and employment in a Christian environment. Christian Women’s Job Corps and Christian Men’s Job Corps seeks to equip men and women for life and employment. For nearly 25 years, WMU of Texas has faithfully supported the ongoing ministry of CWJC/CMJC sites throughout Texas and beyond. In 2020, we grieve the loss of two women from Texas who were national trainers and had a profound impact across the nation even touching international sites. Through the faithful service of Becky Ellison and Paula Jeser, many men and women found hope in Jesus Christ. National WMU is honored to dedicate the 2020 edition of the Level 1 CWJC/CMJC training manual in memory of Becky and the Level 2 CWJC/CMJC training manual in memory of Paula. Their legacy of faithful service will impact countless lives for years to come. Sandy Wisdom-Martin Executive Director, WMU, SBC
In memory of Becky Ellison and Paula Jeser, send contributions to: 10325 Brockwood ❚ Dallas, TX 75238 ❚ Or give online at www.wmutx.org/give/endowments THE BRIDGE
