Junior Leadership

My name is Za’Naysia Jones and I am 14 years old. I enjoy cooking, baking, sleeping, and spending time with friends and family. When I grow up, I want to be a surgeon or a registered nurse. I want to attend either Duke University or UVA. Over the past almost 2 years, Mercy 12 has taught me so much. I have learned about maturity, responsibility, and how to be more social, to name a few. I have gotten way closer to God than I was before. I have learned how to pray and talk to God more, and I thank Him every day. Some of my favorite aspects of Mercy are worship, taking trips, sharing testimonies with others, and having such a close bond with all of my sisters, and mentors. This group has brought me peace, faith, and confidence. My relationship with God is so much better than it was before. I know that I can come to Him and talk to him about whatever I need and I know that He is right beside me listening to me. Even when I’m going through a tough time i've learned that I can overcome stronger and better. Sometimes you have to go through trial and error to become a better person. I’ve learned about God’s Grace and forgiveness, and that no matter what God is there and He loves me unconditionally. Even when I want to give up, God and my support system keeps me going. This group has helped me through different challenges, and I got through them successfully. Being able to be a leader in this group means everything to me. I’m able to lead by example, make my environment a better place, and offer help throughout the world. I love to help others get through tough times, and so much more! One of my favorite memories in Mercy was when we went to Knoxville, Tennessee. Our Mercy Mission was helping a church move into their new building and we decorated their church and children’s church facility. We had so much fun helping and the outcome was AMAZING! We attended church on Sunday and we loved it! Mercy 12 has definitely had a huge impact on my life, and for that, I am truly grateful!!