Gap f, this one is for you, and for the ways I see God in you.
So to start it off, Annie, I met you through letters before I saw you for the first time.
And if you remember walking beside me up the Jesus hill, you were the first to encourage me on our literal climb.
You know how to make friendship not a chore but something to joyfully choose
Annie, I see God in you.
Sophia, sometimes you say you almost couldn’t come on the race
But that uncertainty could never be seen through the smile on your face
You are confident and consistent, even when our locations change and move
Sophia, I see God in you.
Alex Paige, our first conversation was a facetime call
Where you showed the intentionality of Christ to us all.
You never shy away from hardship, but you let it build and change you
Alex Paige, I see God in you.
Liv, your name fits you perfectly because of the abundant life you bring
Thank you for leading our squad in your wholehearted desire to do the hard thing
You always have a smile on your face, even if you’re one of the few
Liv, I see God in you.
Mary, I will never forget our first coffee date and how funny that was
But I’m beyond thankful for our friendship, how it’s grown, and how you love
Like no one else I know, you value and pursue what’s true
Mary, I see God in you.
Tate, you lead in humility on this squad
Your care to know what your friends are learning is a reflection of our God
You are quick to treat everyone like a friend, even if it’s someone new
Tate, I see God in you.
Kenzi, the way you joke and laugh makes my heart leap with joy
And your laughter isn’t separated from your gentleness, because you genuinely rejoice
You join in the creativity of your King, and encourage others in it too
Kenzi, I see God in you.
Milly, you carry the faithfulness of our Father
Your loyalty, gentleness, and heart for community makes it a joy to be together
And your kindness makes even the hard conversations feel smooth.
Milly, I see God in you.
Clayton, I’m constantly humbled by your generosity, one that reflects the King
You are so quick to give, with a smile on your face that’s both genuine and loving
And you give for the Lord, not so that others can see what you do
Clayton, I see God in you.
Anahi, the way you’ve grown into your true identity amazes me
You bring an excited joy, a faithful gentleness, and a love so deep
In a dynamic that lacks unity, your consistent peace is the glue.
Anahi, I see God in you.
Madeline, you humbly stand out because of your servant’s heart
You have eyes to see what needs to be done, and you simply start
You serve because you know your identity is bought and sure, not something to be proved
Madeline, I see God in you.
Gracie, you carry the radiance of Christ in your smile
You remind others that the Father calls us His child.
Thanks for putting others first, and choosing to do what’s best for the group
Gracie, I see God in you.
Hannah, you are a bridge builder, you make people feel connected
Because you love with the depth of Jesus resurrected
And you walk in the hope of heaven coming soon
Hannah, I see God in you.
Tull, sometimes I remember the quiet kid we thought you were when we first met
Your selflessness, laughter, wisdom, and humor are things I might not have guessed
But I’m oh so thankful you’ve chosen to let your God-given personality shine through
Tull, I see God in you.
Esther, thanks for always being a listening ear
Reminding people that we’re seen, known, and that our Father hears
I pray you never forget that you have a place in the kingdom, one made just for you
Esther, I see God in you.
Aaron, you lead our squad in genuine rest
You trust the Lord with your all, your weaknesses, and your best
Thank you for reminding us that with our Father, we are always pursued
Aaron, I see God in you.
Grace, you allow our squad to laugh, a lot
We joke that you’re fake but we know you’re not
And I think it’s because we aren’t used to seeing a joy so pure or true
Grace, I see God in you.
Alex, boy Alex, Nelson, no matter what you’re called
I’m honored that you know the cross doesn’t see us for our flaws
You live in belief that even the confusing things are worth it and good.
Alex, I see God in you.
Abigail, I love thinking about our drive back from North Carolina, and the constant spontaneity
You love to laugh, and your joy is marked by our Lord’s creativity
I pray you know that you are eternally a part of Christ’s family and can never be removed
Abigail, I see God in you.
Emma, you love us really well by seeing us as a piece of art
Created for Christ, His vision rules in your heart
You don’t do anything for the “what” but you passionately live for the “Who”
Emma, I see God in you.
Kenz, the very first thing I noticed about you was the freedom you walk in
Life with you is fun, kinda feels like a constant invitation
Not necessarily to your table because you know that’s temporary, but to the Father’s eternal pursuit
Kenz, I see God in you.
Alex, Alejandra, thank you very simply for using your gifts for us
From Spanish, to leadership, to laughter, to love
You freely give with a generosity that in this world, can sometimes feel so overdue
Alex, I see God in you.
Anna, you love the squad well by meeting us right where we’re at
In the highs, and in the lows, you choose to love and not step back
I’m humbled also, by seeing the ways you already grew
Anna, I see God in you.
Kate, every thought of you makes me smile,
You are a friend to everyone you know, and every conversation with you is worthwhile
You’re eager to help, ready to listen, and consistent to follow through
Kate, I see God in you.
Gap f, thanks for being the community I didn’t know I’d need,
You’ve taught me what it looks like to give, and more than that, what it looks like to receive.
You’ve come to be the ones I lean on through the best and the worst
And you love me well because you trust that Christ has loved us first
Thanks for creating a community that reminds me of home no matter how often we move
Gap f, I see God in you.
