Another chapter has closed on this book of the World Race as Team Shekinah has dispersed and another team has formed as a merging of Shekinah and Ninja girls has formed Redeemed. For many reasons we have chosen this name to describe our team… because God’s story is one of ultimate redemption, our individual stories testify to the power of God’s redemptive love, the collaboration of our teams is a story of redemption, and our message to the girls of the Red Light district this month is one of redemption.
I am proud to introduce our team leader, Chelsea DiPaolo. Home-schooled in Ohio, Chels is a spunky woman with a heart for discipling women and nurturing children. While she has some wild ideas at times, Chelsea is also really
grounded in her faith… she has grown out of her goody two-shoes
Sunday school days. A long time ago, Chels left her heart in Latin and South America and has been working towards ministering there ever since. Her fluency in Spanish, her open and crazy spirit, and her exuberant love for God’s people will continue to draw people to her like fireflies to a light bulb.
grounded in her faith… she has grown out of her goody two-shoes
Sunday school days. A long time ago, Chels left her heart in Latin and South America and has been working towards ministering there ever since. Her fluency in Spanish, her open and crazy spirit, and her exuberant love for God’s people will continue to draw people to her like fireflies to a light bulb.
Halley Power is a true magician, constantly surprising us with the gifts and talents she reveals as she ministers to people with her love. Before the World Race, Halley from Alabama wanted to be a missionary when she grew up, oh wait… she already is. Her resume includes a long list of talents from black belt in tae kwan do, accomplished worship leader on the guitar, magic tricks especially with cards. If you ever want to sweet talk her into something just offer her a coke and sweets. While Halley’s southern charm and sweetness make you really like her, it’s her genuine and authentic love for God and His people that make you love her.
Lacey Pauley is one half of our resident married couple. Nick and Lacey Pauley have been serving the youth in their local church in Indiana and are looking forward to becoming house parents for pregnant teenage mothers upon returning to the US. Despite coming from a broken family, Lacey is determined to break the generational strongholds and create new traditions and loves in her family with Nick. Even in the midst of trying situations, she tries to see the positives
and growth from it. Her love and concern for her family is evident in her thoughts and actions. Lacey has an incredible heart of prayer and intercession paired with a faith that can move the mountains.
and growth from it. Her love and concern for her family is evident in her thoughts and actions. Lacey has an incredible heart of prayer and intercession paired with a faith that can move the mountains.
We are Redeemed. Our lives have been changed by the God who pulled us out of the clay and made us into beautiful vessels to be used by Him. Our stories demonstrate the power of His redemption. Our prayer is that we will change Chiang Mai by breaking spiritual strongholds that have held women back for generations and introduce them to a God who can rewrite their stories to reflect His redemptive love.
