Last July, we sent out nearly 200 Racers on second generation Q, R, S, and T squads, and now we welcome them home. Over the last 11 months, their lives have been changed as they’ve allowed the Lord to use them to change others.
From Thailand to Malawi, China to Cambodia, they’ve pushed themselves to breaking points, gone way beyond their comfort zones, and allowed the Lord to do some incredible things in their hearts and lives. We’re so proud of how they’ve allowed the Lord to work in and through them and we’re excited to finally welcome them home.
These amazing Racers are still processing their Race and will continue to do so for many months to come, but here’s just a glimpse of the things they’ve seen, experienced, and learned since we sent them out into the nations.
Aline Nahhas, July 2013 Q Squad
I am responsible for the choices I make…I am responsible for spurring myself on and I am responsible to receive what God is sending my way…BUT the greatest responsibility is the way that I impart the love for the nations upon every single person that I encounter. I am responsible to life all of the people I have met and all of the Kingdom workers in each nation up to God.
Lina Ownbey, July 2013 Q Squad
I have spent the last year pursuing God. Falling deeper in love with Him each day. Learning new things about myself and seeking to become more of the woman God desires me to be. Every crazy step of this year has been simply to glorify His name and to know Him more.
Tiffany Blount, July 2013 R Squad
I have the same fears as most. I was so afraid of being judged or what people would think of me, I wasn’t able to ask for help to overcome my struggles. But God. That’s no longer the case. God has given me the courage to overcome my fears and in doing so He has brought complete freedom in my life… Only when I chose to allow the Holy Spirit to bring to light the fear in my life, was I able to find true freedom from it. You cannot overcome what you are not willing to confront.
I no longer worry about the future or what it might bring. Tomorrow with all its joys, sorrows, triumphs and troubles, isn’t here yet. I am not even guaranteed tomorrow; therefore I will not be anxious concerning it. God has given me today as a gift. This moment, right now, is all I have. I will make the most of it and give it the very best I have.
Jessica Feeley, July 2013 R Squad
This has been a year of doing good, but it doesn’t stop here in South Africa. For all of us, it must continue on as a part of our daily lives. As we move back into the places we left, we will feel restless and like we’ve lost a sense of meaning in our lives. But no matter what kind of job we begin after the race, we still have the opportunity to do good… We can still do so much good wherever we are.
Leslie Wakeland, July 2013 S Squad
I’m not coming home how I left. I am a new creation, a changed woman. God has set a fire deep inside me to pursue Him and His people with a new boldness… I don’t know exactly what my future hold, but I know WHO holds my future. In that there is a peace and comfort knowing He has perfectly timed His plan for me.
Well done, Racers and welcome home!
Photos via Nicole Mong, July 2013 T Squad and David Garretson, July 2013 T Squad.
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