Ja Roache: A Life Beyond Her Imagination
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Ja Roache: Volunteer Engineering Administrator Ja Roache had retired and relocated to Hawaii to be alone, but God had other plans for her! Through a strange ailment, Jas was led to volunteer with Mercy Ships. She thought she had retreated to an island to isolate, but God brought her on board to a community where she is rarely alone. Going on three years of service, Ja can’t imagine her life any other way. In this episode, Ja shares about the miraculous way God brought her to Mercy Ships. She explains her job as Engineering Administrator and being part of a mostly male team, and how her love of work and faith keeps her busy and fulfilled. This woman exudes joy and passion and is sure to make you smile and make you think twice about what life after retirement might look like! For more information about Mercy Ships, visit www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram at New Mercies Podcast
Released on 10 Apr 2023
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