Susan Freeman
Hello sisters , my name is Susan, and you might know me from Susan’s Encouragement Corner. I’m writing to you today to share something deeply personal and profoundly impactful on my life.
Five years ago, in August 2020, I embarked on a journey of faith that has transformed me completely. As a single senior, I felt I’d started my walk with Yah rather late in life, but the blessings I’ve received since then are immeasurable. Over these past five years, Yah has guided me through numerous trials and tribulations, shaping and refining me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Even when I didn’t fully understand His hand in my life, His love remained a constant, unwavering presence.
One of the greatest gifts of this journey has been my involvement with the DOL (Daughters of Light) and the opportunity to minister to other women through daily text messages. Sharing Yah’s blessings and offering encouragement has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m deeply grateful for the connections I’ve made. It’s a joy to share the light and hope that he has brought into my life and hopefully into the lives of others.
I hope and pray that we’ll have the opportunity to connect in person someday, whether in this life or the next. Until then, may Yah’s abundant blessings be upon you.
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Melissa Paris
Shalom! I am excited to be a part of this team for Sukkot 2024. This is my 3rd year being on the team, and I am extremely blessed to be here. It really is a blessing to be able to come together with my sisters to collaborate our meetings together.
I am a wife, a mom of 4, and a native Texan. My family and I moved to Missouri almost 3 years ago. I write the Kids Corner articles for our magazine, A Light in the Darkness. For Sukkot, I am coordinating Sukkot Sisters , and Sisters Helping Sisters.
In my spare time, I like to play word games and I enjoy reading self help type books. My family and I like to visit theme parks and we love to ride roller coasters!
I look forward to meeting everyone at Sukkot.
Angie Koehn
Hello Ladies, I am Angela, a native Missourian, wife, mother, grandmother, and most importantly seeker of Yah, follower of Yahushua.
I came to the knowledge of truth in 2009 while my children were between 5 and 16. Most of the children choose to live differently than we do, we continue to pray they find Yah and His ways. I was blessed to have my in laws as steadfast mentors for several years and my husband joined us in late 2010. I am grateful to be a part of Yah’s family and to serve along side some of the most humble and loving people on earth.
Ariana Martincic
A team member with Daughters of Light, Ariana co-manages True Brew with her husband (Tom Martincic) and is the administrative assistant with Eliyah Ministries. In her free time, Ariana loves to spend time with her family, her dog Snowball, and her new line of Created In Eden products (available at the Bread Of Life Thrift and Grocery in Ava, Missouri).
Vanessa Harden
Vanessa Harden (Chief Editor of A Light In The Darkness Magazine)
Hi! I’m Vanessa your DOL Magazine Editor. I bring you the articles on Natural Remedies and From the Editor! I look forward to serving you with each issue.
Saige Jenkins
Shalom Sisters! I’m Saige (or Sonyah to family and close friends) and I welcome you to our Sukkot 2025 website! I am blessed to be able to work with the DOL (Daughters Of Light) team as we plan and prepare for Sukkot.
I am also the assistant volunteer manager at Bread of Life, Thrift & Grocery in Ava, Missouri. Six days a week, my team of volunteers and I serve and help the needy with groceries, clothing, and fuel assistance.
I started full time ministry at age 20 with my spiritual family. At 27, I was immersed in the Names, Yahweh and Yahushua. Just prior, they learned about the Sabbath, the Feasts, and the Sacred Names of the Father and Son. She lived with her spiritual family until her spiritual dad (Noah Smith) passed away in early 2023.
In the late summer 2023, I met my husband (Ricky Jenkins), though I would not know of it until January 2024, when Yah prodded my heart. We were betrothed in the end of March 2024 and married mid-September, dedicating our first week to service during Sukkot. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our apartment pets, Confetti the Shorkie and Iris, the senior part-Siamese cat.
Jamie Graham
Welcome! I am Jamie. I am the niece of Melissa Paris (see above). I was baptized during Sukkot 2023. This year, for Sukkot, I will be helping with Abraham’s Tent, as well as with the Community Meal.
I have 2 pet guinea pigs named Henry and Harris. I am not comfortable with my picture being online, so I will share a guinea pig photo instead. 🙂 In my spare time, I like to read and write stories.
I look forward to meeting everyone and making new friends at Sukkot. See ya soon!