So, where are we now?!
Naturally, many of my squad-mates are dating
(other people and each other), and
some have even gotten married already!
Aaron Darlington & Monica Sarah Diederich & Luke
(August 2010)
Summer Smith & Joel Chitwood Marisa Banas & Jake Rodriguez
(September 2010)
Christi Johnson & Dan VanderWal Angi Francesco & Warren
Angi honored me by asking me to be in her wedding party
(she dressed us in Indian saris!),
and all of our Team Banah was there
– minus Sharon who is working in Hungary with Teach Overseas
+ plus Ian and Jess (not pictured here).
It was so good to be reunited with friends again,
especially to celebrate love!
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All of my squad-mates continue to live for the Kingdom
and are serving in ministry as part of their everyday lifestyle.
And several are still directly connected with
Adventures in Missions and the World Race.
Of the 50 people on my G-squad,
25 are now (or have been in the past year) on staff!
They are recruiting, training, leading, discipling, and supporting
the hundreds of young people who choose to follow the Spirit
and partner with communities of believers around the world.
I encourage you to check out what they’re doing
and consider getting involved yourself!
(Click on the hyperlinks to browse the programs and blogs.)
Here are some of my beloved G-squaders who attended
the Awakening Conference in Ireland a couple weeks ago.
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As for me personally,
I have had a great year!
(Thanks for following along!)
I am living with my family in my hometown again,
pursuing higher education and
teaching kindergarten at a French immersion school.
I am also actively involved in an incredible church.
I hope to lead or participate in another mission trip soon,
and I appreciate all of your prayers and support!
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(thanks to friends and Facebook for these photos)
