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| From Left to Right: 1st Row: Bekah, Deanna, Allison, Chloe, Allyson 2nd Row: Rachael, Austin, Jadon, Kason, Carson |
"Missions exists because worship doesn't." -John Piper
Our goal this summer is to introduce the hope and truth of the gospel to the people we meet in the Philippines. The end goal is for all nations to bow before the throne of God in worship, and missions will be no more. As we spend our summer working toward these goals, pray for our health, safety, and unity as we trek through the Bicol region. As we use healthcare to provide physical and spiritual healing and play basketball to build relationships, pray that the people of the Philippines will be open to the true word of God.
Team Leaders:
Austin
Austin is from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is studying Biology at Mississippi College. A fun fact about him is that he was a Boy Scout for one day. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 10:14-15.
Kason
Kason is from Austin, Texas. He is majoring in Computer Science at the University of Texas (hook em'). A fun fact about Kason is that he collected gum wrappers in high school. His favorite Bible verse is Acts 20:24.
Team Members: Allison
Allison is from Huntsville, Alabama. She attends The University of Alabama (Roll Tide) where she studies Nursing. She likes hiking and taking family vacations. A fun fact about her is that she has not drank soda or tea in seven years. Her favorite Bible verse is Colossians 1:28-29.
Bekah
Bekah is from right outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is studying Biology on the pre-physician's assistant track at Mississippi College. Her newfound hobby is hiking when she has free time. A fun fact about her is that she is fluent in sign language, and she can also lick her elbow. Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:38-39.
Carson aka Shamgar (See Judges 3:31)
Carson is from Tyler, Texas. He attends Texas Tech where he is studying Exercise and Sports Science on the pre-physician's assistant track. He enjoys rock climbing and being outside. He is most excited about getting a haircut from a Filipino barber. His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 34:22
Chloe
Chloe is from Houston, Texas and is studying Nursing at Mary Bardin Baylor. A fun fact about Chloe is that she is not actually from America, but is from Canada, where she lived for the first 11 years of her life. She likes to spend her time by the lake. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 119:9-11
Deanna
Deanna is from Greeneville, Tennessee and studies Nursing at Belmont University. She enjoys reading and watching Netflix (just finished Arrested Development). A fun fact about Deanna is that The Band Perry's dad was her pediatrician. Her favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
Jadon
Jadon is from Landover, Maryland. He is studying missions at Faith Theological Seminary. He enjoys playing basketball. A fun fact about him is that he has visited all 48 states in the continental U.S. His favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
Rachael
Rachael is from Culleoka, Tennessee where she lives on a sheep farm. She is majoring in animal science on the pre-vet track at the University of Tennessee at Martin. She spends many of her mornings running. A fun fact is that she is allergic to mammal meat. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 27:19.
Mentor: Allyson Johnson
Allyson went on the same Nehemiah Teams trip to the Bicol region two years ago (parents, be comforted. She came back alive and with all four limbs). She attended college at the University of North Alabama and the University of Alabama in Huntsville and is now a nurse practitioner in Florence, Alabama. A fun fact is that the animal she is most afraid of is a cow. Her favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 10:12.