Getting to Know the New Interns

As promised, here are some tidbits about our newest arrivals!

LAURA MCDOWELL

Where were you born? Washington, I0wa

Why did you decide to become an intern? I wanted to work with youth, and I felt God leading me here.

If money wasn't an issue, you'd be driving a: green mustang convertible

Toppings on your pizza would be: Cheese, pepperoni, cheese, sausage, cheese, bacon [Ya think she kinda loves meat 'n cheese?!]

A person you admire and why: My mom, because she's always there for me, even when I'm being difficult

Team sports you've played:Volleyball, track, cross country

Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11

What motivates you to serve Christ? Everything He's done for me

You'd be excited to receive a gift card to: Wal-Mart [Hint, hint, friends and family!]

Phoenix is.... FANTABULOUS!

Next, meet:

TIFFANY GRABER

Countries you've visited: Africa, Belize

Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip

A hobby: Playing piano

What motivates you to serve Christ? Helping people is always a big motivation for me, especially people who are not as privileged as me.

A pet peeve: When people are disrespectful

You'd be excited to receive a gift card to: Starbucks [With a Starbucks on just about every corner, you can't go wrong with blessing Tiffany with a gift card!]

Something you miss about home: My dog

Where you were born: Washington, Indiana

Today's children and youth are searching for: Peace, joy, love, respect

Phoenix is....FANTASTICO!! and HOT!!!

And finally:

EVAN STOLTZFUS

Number of siblings: 4 brothers

If money wasn't an issue, you'd be driving a: 1967 Shelby Cobra GT 500

Favorite book of the Bible: Ephesians

Hobbies: Basketball, ping pong, unicycling [His cool factor is going to go WAY up with the kids!]

Why you decided to become an intern: Felt God calling me to Aim Right when I found it was the mission work I was looking for.

Toppings on your pizza: Pepperoni, pineapple, peppers [Nice alliteration, Evan!]

A pet peeve: Toilet paper turned backwards

You'd be excited to received a gift card to: Wal-Mart

Something you miss about home: Mom's cooking

Phoenix is: Awesome

Kids Church with A.J. & Jewel

Throughout the summer, A.J. & Jewel have been assisting Paradise Valley Mennonite Church with their Wednesday evening Kids Church. Jewel has been teaching the youngest class.

Yesterday's lesson was about Moses' encounter with the burning bush and God telling him to take off his shoes, so Jewel brought a few types of shoes for the children to see and try on.

Coloring is a favorite activity.

A.J. has been opening Kids Church with an exciting Bible story and also assisting in the youth class.

Despite a sizzling August, it's apparently never too hot to play outside!

While other programs are still getting ready to kick off for the fall, teen Bible study has continued throughout most of the summer. Here's Monday evening's gathering -- a LARGE one! We added chairs...and added chairs....and added chairs!
Teens discussed and studied characteristics of good friendships.
We welcomed 3 new interns over the weekend -- Laura McDowell from Iowa, Tiffany Graber from Indiana, and Evan Stoltzfus from Ohio. They jumped head-first into training this weekand are also tackling a few work projects. One of the Kids Klub' classrooms is getting a fresh coat of paint.

Another update coming soon with some fun facts about the newest arrivals!