I’d love to introduce to you to one of the four teams that I will be pouring into for the next 11 months. They are a team marked by boldness, laughter and care for each other! I have gotten to spend this past month with them specifically and live life alongside them and MAN are they a blast!
So, without further adieu….TEAM LIT.
Connor Gaul (top row, top left)
Age: 25
From: Troutman, North Carolina
What are you passionate about?
preaching the word of God, sharing the gospel, making memories with my family and closest friends, influencing people, creating through making videos, seeing new places and trying new things, headphones, yogurt, ice cream and Jimmy Fallon.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
Let me roll my r’s, let me grow a full beard, that he would take me into greater depths of intimacy with him.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I don’t pour milk into my cereal. I eat it dry.
Blog address: Connorgaul.theworldrace.org
Kaylin Starbuck (top row, second from left)
Age: 24
From: Taylorsville, NC
What are you passionate about?
children getting adopted, coffee, the nations, worship, shepherding women, roles of women in the church.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
I want to see the kingdom expand. I expect him to answer questions that I’ve had for a long time about the the future.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I used to drink soy sauce out of the bottle while hiding under the table when I was little!
Blog address: Kaylinstarbuck.theworldrace.org
Maggie Roy (top row, middle)
Age: 23
From: Williamsburg, VA
What are you passionate about?
people, behavioral therapy, Jesus, my family.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
I would like the Lord to grow me in all the giftings.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I eat almost every part of most animals.
Blog address: Margueriteroy.theworldrace.org
Jezie Pelayo (top row, 2nd from right)
Age: 22
From: Chula Vista, CA
What are you passionate about?
travel, seeking understanding, music, exploring/adventure, encouraging others to explore and get out of their comfort zone, people following their dreams and having hope, bridging the gaps of the misunderstanding.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
I would love to see him reveal more specially what career path that he has for me. How he is going to align all my passions Into serving him best.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I want to someday do mountaineering.
Blog address: Jeziepelayo.theworldrace.org
Wesley Chandler (top row, most right)
Age: 30
From: Montreal, QC
What are you passionate about?
Music instruments, God, being outside, animation, chips/food, relationships.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
for me to see more of the real gospel. To see more of life with God, how the gospel is true in our lives. To have that more revealed to me.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I have a very calming voice and people have told me that I should record an audio book!
Blog address: Wesleychandler.theworldrace.org
Oscar Romo (bottom row, most right)
Age: 23
From: San Bruno, CA
What are you passionate about?
Cooking, art, family, helping other people, outdoors.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
I am not expecting anything because I believe anything is possible. Overall growth.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I used to do Muay Thai in middle school, (a form of martial arts).
Blog address: Oscarromo.theworldrace.org
Daniel Sperry (bottom row, most right)
Age: 25
From: Mount Vernon, WA
What are you passionate about?
Snowboarding, fathers, community growth.
What is something you want to see the Lord do this year?
I want to find my direction for life. I want him to show me and reveal to me the purpose that he has given me. To see communities transformed In massive ways.
What is a Random fact about yourself?
I am super flexible in yoga!
Blog address: Danielsperry.theworldrace.org
Please, feel free to pray for them, check out their blogs, and follow their journeys as they chase after the Lord this next year. The Lord is already and will continue to do great things through them, I just know it!
Also, handful of them are still fundraising for this trip, so if you are interested in supporting them you can do so by clicking the donate button on their blog! 🙂
