As a team we have decided to have each one of us introduce one of our fellow teammates. I have been blessed with the task of introducing Nick Thomas.
What impresses me most about Nick is his willingness to jump in and try things. Whether it be trying to learn the local languages, teaching English, jumping in a lake, eating a duck embryo, or playing basketball (Nick was a hockey player); Nick is willing to jump right in (sometimes literally). He has embraced the fact that we don’t always know what we are doing and has simply given his best effort.
Nick is our team leader and he does a great job of leading by example. He wants to be a servant to our team which is something I greatly appreciate. He does this by keeping a positive attitude, and being willing to step in and help at any time. A good example of this was Friday. Friday is a unique day in the village because English classes are replaced by hygene classes and bible stories for the children. This meant that Nick did not have as much planning or teaching time as a normal day. He used this open time to help Bjouna (one of the ministry workers) build a chicken house for his chickens. He was using a hatchet, sawing tree’s and digging holes. He helped until the end of the day despite the fact that it was the hottest day we have experienced thus far.
Lastly, I’m greatly encouraged by Nick’s desire to know God more. During his testimony that he gave to the team this week, I could tell that Nick had joined The World Race because he wants more. He wants to be more equipped in his ability to preach and pray. He wants to have a better grip on the word of God. He wants greater intimacy with Jesus. He wants to see the Holy Spirit work in the lives of people, and I’m so excited to see what the Father has in store for Nick this coming year.
Read about other team members here and see a picture of Nick below that:
Bekah- http://annakuepfer.theworldrace.org/?filename=introducing-bekah-shearin
Brady- http://bjhilbelink.theworldrace.org/?filename=shaq-sighting-in-cambodia
BJ – http://bekahshearin.theworldrace.org/?filename=team-introductions
Marin – http://dianekelly.theworldrace.org/?filename=introducing-marin
Diane – http://nicholasthomas.theworldrace.org/?filename=diane-is-a-teammate
Anna – Soon to be written by Marin on our blog 🙂
