Introducing to you, Team Scraps!
You may be wondering about the name.
Well here’s the story. Teams were picked day two of training camp. As this team looked around at all the other teams, they kind of felt like the leftovers. The other teams seemed to make sense and appeared to fit together perfectly, but this team didn’t feel that way. They felt like the scraps. It became a bit of a joke for them. However, after prayer and couunsel from leadership, the Lord brought a new meaning to the word. The enemy meant for these women to feel less; to feel like this team wasn’t important or put together for a purpose. But, God gave them all peace that they were all exactly where He wanted them. So, the team adopted the name “Scraps” as a testament to the fact that God was taking the pieces to create a beautiful masterpiece.
They’ve been a huge blessing to me these past two months I’ve been with them. Without further ado, here they are!
Name: Victoria Rogozina
Age: 26
Where are you from?
Born is Kyrgyzstan, and moved to Spokane, Washington when I was eight.
What is your go-to coffee order?
An americano with honey, cinnamon, and a splash of almond milk. But you can’t get that on the race, so just a regular black coffee.
What do you want most out of this next year?
A deeper relationship with the Lord where I can hear his voice, grow in my prayer life, and walk in obedience. I want these things to be a foundation to my life when I come back.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I want to go to Jerusalem. Right now I’m at a point in my life where I want to dig deeper in scripture. Jerusalem is such a huge part and I want to stand in it and see it with my own eyes. There is so much history, and I want to be there instead of just reading about it!
What is your favorite thing you brought with you on the World Race?
My waterproof shoes! There is no better feeling than dry, warm feet.
What do you miss the most about home?
I miss hot showers and cold weather, and the ability to make a hot cup of coffee whenever I want.
Name: Jewel Brooks
Age: 22
Where are you from?
Redgranite, Wisconsin
What is your go-to coffee order?
A classic pumpkin spice latte.
What do you want most out of this next year?
To grow in my relationship with God and to travel his world he has created.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Sicily, Italy, because I’ve always wanted to ride a gondola. Or Paris!
What is your favorite thing you brought with you on the World Race?
My camera and my solar powered lantern!
What do you miss the most about home?
My family, my puppies, and kitties.
Name: Kendra Winnick
Age: 25
Where are you from?
Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho
What is your go-to coffee order?
Ewww coffee is gross.
What do you want most out of this next year?
Greater intimacy with God, growing in His authority and freedom and seeing miracles only Jesus can perform.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I don’t know because there are so many places I haven’t been.
What is your favorite thing you brought with you on the World Race?
Essential oils.
What do you miss the most about home?
Family, friends and my dogs.
Name: Grace Heiser
Age: 25
Where are you from? Born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, but I now live in Chicago, Illinois.
What is your go-to coffee order?
A large cappuccino.
What do you want most out of this next year?
Greater intimacy with God.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Somewhere in South America, because I’ve never been!
What is your favorite thing you brought with you on the World Race?
My kindle.
What do you miss the most about home?
My friends and family.
The Lord has blessed me so much to be apart of this team! I leave them in five short days, but they will be continuing on this journey. Please keep them in prayer as they head off to Jamaica next month. Also, if you want to learn more about their stories and donate, you can check out their blogs below!
Victoria Rogozina
victoriarogozina.theworld.org
Jewel Brooks
jewelbrooks.theworldrace.org
Kendra Winnick
kendrawinnick.theworldrace.org
Grace Heiser
graceheiser.theworldrace.org
