There are 54 people on my squad who are leaving on January 4 with me. We are the H-Squad. At Training Camp, those 54 people were broken into eight small teams of 6-7. These small teams are who we’ll be traveling the world with because our whole squad will only be together a few days a month. We went through numerous team-building exercises and personality tests before AIM announced our teams.

And now, I am please to announce my team, Team Spectacle!

 

1 Corinthians 4: 9-13

For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to men. We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.


 

Anna is beautiful woman who is not afraid to surrender to God every day of her life. Her spirit is gentle and she’s always excited about the new challenges God is bringing into her life. Oh, and coming from California she has a little gangster in her! Watch out!


 Darci Simpson:

Darci is our resident dancer and I’m convinced that kids all around the world will be instantly drawn to her. Her love is contagious and if I could describe her in two words they would be “totally fun.” Just a blast to be around!


 Dave Brown:

 
Dave is our team leader and has the heart of a shepherd. Originally from Chicago he is a devoted White Sox fan (it’s ok friends, don’t write him off yet), who has a passion to know God and make Him known. After spending 13 hours in a car with him on the way to training camp, I was so excited to be on a team with him!


 

Jenn is probably one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met in my life. Her laughter is going to vital on our team next year. She is pure joy and just a blast to be around! P.S.- We both love football…instant connection!


Rachel is the voice of truth on our team. A true fighter, she’s not afraid to take on challenges and go before the Lord on her knees. As an interior designer, she’s been blessed with a creative eye that will leave our team stylin’ next year!


Zach is our token Canadian (Have I mentioned I’m so excited to have a Canadian on my team, eh?) and strives to become like Christ daily. He is a picture of humility and lives simply. We instantly connected with our love for India and the people there. BTW, he’s 6’7″ so that means the tallest person on the H-Squad and shortest person are on the same team!



It was destiny from day one when we went to Chili’s to “make a memory.”
 
 
We quickly found out that when Dave and Zack starting laughing together it’s uncontrollable. One of the things I love most about this team the most is that we all love to laugh!

 
 
Luckily there are some pretty strong girls on the team…
 
 
But most of all, our strength comes from the Lord, who gives us grace to love each other.

 
 
1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.