Mary Jo Pierce
Joined Gateway Staff: May 2004
Area of Ministry: Prayer and Intercession
Family: My husband, Bruce; 2 married daughters; 5 grandchildren
Saved: March 16, 1976, at a Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
Previous Lines of Work: Stewardess and Instructor with American Airlines for 14 years
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: The Word of God—I never get over how personal it is! It is as relevant today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow; answering my questions, directing my decisions and loving me unconditionally.
FAVORITE
Book: The last one I read … I also love devotionals and books on church history.
Food: Daily Smoothie!
Snack Food: Parmesan Popcorn or Chips and Hot Sauce
Movie: The Nativity Story
TV Show: Anything on HGTV
Time of Day: Sunrise and Sunset
Seasons: Spring and Fall
Place in the World: My prayer room
Place to Pray: Anywhere, anytime!
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Acquiring vintage books on prayer from Ebay, reading, photography and baking with my grands
Scripture/Bible Story: My life message is Psalm 17:15—“As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” My favorite scripture or Bible story is whichever one I read this morning!
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Chinese
Time of Day: I don’t have a least favorite—I’m a 24/7 kinda’ girl!
Season: I like all the seasons.
Place in the World: Traffic
Best Thing Someone Said to You: “I Do” (Bruce on May 21, 1979)
Life Motto: Be kinder than necessary!
Three People I’d Like to Meet: Anna, Martha and Mary
My Heroes: This generation of young people committed to pursuing and following God with their whole heart, soul and mind; my granddaughters, Mackenzie and Bethanie.
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: The very first time scripture leaped off of the page and became Rhema to me!
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I prefer electronic gadgets to diamonds and chocolates!
