At Training Camp, our Squad of 51 was split into teams. This core group of individuals will be the ones who I travel with. They will be the ones I rejoice with, cry with, disciple, learn from, pour into, and love as best I can while serving people all over the world!
*TEAM PERISSEUO*
(L to R) Brittany, Madisson, Kyle, me, Bri, Jake & Katie!
Our team name comes from Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
Perisseuo (per-y-shoo-o) is the Greek, meaning “to abound,” “superabound,” & “overflow.”
We desire to make this part of our everyday on the Race– pouring into the lives of others, remembering we must be fed, giving adequate attention and affection to the Word and purpose the Lord has for us each and every day. So that our cups are full and running over. We may then overflow into the lives of everyone we come into contact with, knowing Christ’s love is full in our hearts. All we can do from that point is ooze Jesus.
Our first adventure on a train tressel Our first outing as a team, trip to Sonic!
All dazzled up for Squad Wars! A- Squad!
Kyle (our team leader)
So thankful to have him as our leader! He knows how to lead, but also how to serve, to listen, to seek understanding and let the Lord be his guide! He’s humble, very respectful and when he speaks– profound things flow. He also enjoys adventure and soaking in the beauty of God’s creation! He’s a Colorado native and is a rafting guide. [Only to make the thoughts of rafting down the Nile River an even more realistic possibility!] Kyle graduated from Colorado State with a degree in Sports Medicine.
Random Fact: Once entered a 30 inch pizza eating competition
A favorite Scripture- “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
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Brianna
A Michigan lady! Super artistic & creative, seeking to capture some of the most beautiful moments God has bestowed before us. Our handy dandy photographer. I love the joy thats in her spirit! And how intentional she is in living. She graduated from Spring Arbor University. She spent an extended period of time in Japan, and knows quite a bit of Japanese.
Random Fact- In junior high, she had to get stitches because she cut her hand on a metal snow shovel during a snowball fight (ugh, Michigan winters…)
A favorite Scripture- “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39
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Brittany
Sweet Brittany is our Oklahoma gal! Brittany graduated from Oral Roberts University and has spent time teaching in the classroom. She has a genuine passion for missions and has been going and serving since she was very young. I feel comfort in my soul whenever she’s around. I’m so thrilled to learn from her! She has a very sweet spirit & is wise beyond her years. I feel there are so many wonderful things I’m going to learn from her.
Random Fact- She moved 28 times before she was 10
A favorite scripture- “All this is proceeding along lines planned all along by God and then executed in Christ Jesus. When we trust in him, we're free to say whatever needs to be said, bold to go wherever we need to go. So don't let my present trouble on your behalf get you down. Be proud!” Ephesians 3:12
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Jake
Even from my first conversation with Jake, he had me laughing. Jake has lived in various places, but calls Chicago home. He recently graduated from North Central University in Minnesota. Jake knows how to bring life to a conversation, and encourage you. Joyful. Spirit-filled. Knowledgeable.
Random Fact- Has watched the entire series of Friends in order in one weekend
A favorite scripture- “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:6-9
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Katie
This girl is from the palm of the mitten (Michigan, of course!), and has a gentle spirit. She abounds with grace and has many beautiful subtle ways about her. Katie is unique in thoughts and ways. Katie graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She's truly an encouragement on our team!
Random Fact- Fell off a blueberry picker & was caught by an angel
A favorite scripture- "Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us."
Psalm 62:8
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Madisson
My fellow sweet southern lady! We had a mutual friend even before WR! She studied physical therapy at Clemson University. From the get-go I was stoked about having Madisson on my team for the simple encouragement of the joy she brings and takes with her wherever she goes. I’m excited about the life she will bring to the group. I feel she is a crayon box to our coloring book.
Random fact- She’s eaten a fried bumble bee
A favorite scripture- "If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you."
John 15:18-19
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This is where our journey begins. Thanks for joining us!
