MY NEW TEAM: STEVE
For those of you wondering about our team name Steve, it came from the passage in Acts 6 where it talks about the 7 men (Stephen being one of them) who were chosen to serve the widows. Our teams heart is all about serving. Serving God, serving one another, and serving those around us. We want our focus to be on putting others before ourselves and not just thinking of our own needs but of the needs of others. So that is where the name came from.
1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no one seek His own good, but the good of His neighbor.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourself. Let each of you look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
FARRAH SOLIMAN: Team leader
Lives in: New Glasgow Nova Scotia, Canada
Words that describe her: Fun, loving, sweet, joyful, comforting, sincere
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 5:8- For God shows His love for us that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. And Hebrews 10:14- For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.
Fun fact: Is Egyptian and her name in Arabic means joy
Goal for this month: To grow in serving others around her
Plans after the race: To do some type of ministry
HANNAH NICOLE LATONE: Team Worship Facilitator
Lives In: Gainesville, Georgia
Words that describe her: Creative, smart, grounded, inspiring, attentive, trustworthy
Favorite Bible verse: Luke 1:45- “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil His promises to her.”
Fun Fact: Studied abroad in Italy
Goal for this month: To grow in finding her identity in God
Plans after the race: Attend worship school
CAITLIN MARVIN CASEY: Team Treasurer
Lives In: Chicago, Illinois
Words that describe her: Determined, open, knowledgeable, encouraging, friendly, patient
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8: 18- I consider that sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Fun Fact: Is an identical twin
Goal for this month: To grow in confidence of the Word
Plans after the race: Go where God guides her
ADRIA CATHLEEN JOHNSON: Team Storyteller
Lives In: Los Angeles, California
Words that describe her: Wise, Spirit-filled, bold, spunky, confident, loyal
Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 4:12- For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Fun Fact: Is writing a book
Goal for this month: To steward her gift in discernment well
Plans after the race: To get her yoga instructor certification and work with the ministry her friend started that focuses on hearing the voice of the Lord
STEPHENI CLAIRE PELTIER: Squad Safety Coordinator
Lives In: Wichita, Kansas
Words that describe her: Strong, courageous, beautiful, safe, relational, funny
Favorite Bible verse: Esther 4:14- “Maybe you were created for such a time as this.”
Fun Fact: Has over 800 books in her room
Goal for this month: To be in the Word every morning resulting in a refined identity in Christ
Plans after the race: To become a police officer in Portland, Oregon
MALYSA BREANNA-LYNN NAPOLI: Squad Worship Coordinator
Lives In: Houston, Texas
Words that describe her: Intentional, cheerful, humble, real, kind, simple
Favorite Bible verse: Psalms 23- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Fun Fact: Loves being outside and loves flowers
Goal for this month: To steward her gift of influence confidently and well
Plans after the race: Attend worship school in LA
ME- CALIN RAE MEDEIROS: Team Beauty for Ashes Coordinator
My favorite Bible verse: Psalms 34:1- I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be on my lips.
Fun Fact about myself: I can hold my breath underwater for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
My goal for this month: To grow in the knowledge of the Word of God and to be able to share it effectively.
My plans after the race: This has been a question I’ve been stuck on lately. And the answer to this is still unknown and I’ve come to accept that it’s okay not to know. One thing though I really want to do when I get home is to get plugged back into serving at my church.
I have been loving getting to know these girls on my team. They are extremely intentional individuals who sincerely love God and others so well. Within the first couple days of being a team, they called out so many good things in me that they noticed and I received so much positive affirmation. What an encouragement it has been. I am thankful for each one of these girls and that I am able to grow and do life with them for the next three months.
