Meet The Dream Team!

Abiding Azar:
made up of six wonderfully unique individuals that, together, make a beautiful team! We are finishing our first month in living what is formally known as World Race community. This means we share a bathroom, share clothes, sleep inches apart from one another, know each others’ food/drink orders, can tweeze each others facial hair and even collaboratively write this blog together! It’s safe to say we have become a precious little fam in the last few weeks! We felt it was important to introduce our new family to all of our friends and family back in the States! SO! Without further ado..

Meet Bethany:

most likely to bring home stray dogs
most likely to be found with peanut butter and a spoon
most prepared for medical emergencies (walking webMD)
Fun fact/funny story extrodinare
tech savvy
most likely to jump into a band (secret drummer)
most tattoos and piercing
most likely to shave their head
most likely to be found reading a textbook
A true servant
dedicated heart for city and people
an intentional heart

 

 

meet Brittany:

most likely to be hit on
most likely to be fallen in love with by locals and foreigns
most likely to be recruited for sports
most likely to sink a 3-pointer
most likely to be first one asleep and awake
most likely to be found doing squats at 5 am
leads by example
selfless leader and friend
head and heart of gold
most likely to ask intentional questions
thoughtful

 

meet Lynna:

most likely to burst into song
best treasurer that walked the earth
most likely to call an end to feedback
deepest and loudest sleeper
most likely to hit snooze
the comedian of the team
most likely to be found laughing
most likely to be found sleeping in a bathing suit
selfless heart
giving spirit
most likely to send ugly selfies to friends
best facial expressions
strikes poses
most likely to teach you a silly song

 

meet Marissa:

most likely to pick up trash/cares about environment
most likely to be found in an in-depth convo with local
most likely to ask big questions(“what’s your story?”)
likely to be found seeking adventure
most artistic
most likely to know names of people
servant
most innovative with limited supplies
best pancake maker alive
intentional conversation haver
most likely to be found worshipping
soothing voice and spirit
thoughtful
most likely to be found in skivvies
helpful

 

meet Melissa:

best cook (MRS degree)
most likely to befriend homeless
most likely to serve the homeless
most likely to be reading a book
most likely to make people smile
best cheeks
most giving with personal belongings
most likely to hold you accountable
kind
best with kids
most likely to be found holding a baby
most likely to bring the Word
most likely to affirm with physical touch

 

meet Savannah: 

most theatrical story teller
most likely to go shopping
lover of lotion
most likely to announce shaving achievements
most likely to drink coffee
most likely to get an in with local
most present
most likely to be found napping
most likely to be found doing wall yoga
intentional with stewarding her time
lover of PBJ
calligraphy
most likely to dish sass
most likely to make loud acclimations (YOU GUYS!! WOW!!! LI-TER-UH-LY! Oh babbbbby)
most likely to steward ministry time
most likely to be found in epic ping-pong battle with local
lover of old movies and gelato
most likely to cry during movie (even crappy ones)

 

Though we all bring very unique things to the table, there are some things our team just couldn’t live without. We couldn’t live without Brittany’s thoughtfulness and kindness. The days flow easier because of Bethany’s servant heart going above and beyond, doing SO much for our team and our ministry. Marissa’s intentionality and peaceful presence helps make this strange place feel like home! Lynna keeps this team afloat by words of affirmation and constant love! We’re constantly growing because Savannah calls us higher and is a woman of integrity! Through Melissa’s kindness and gentleness we are able to truly see and share the love of Christ. Together, we will do much! One month down, can’t wait to see what the months to follow have in store for us!