Meet Brandy Fields

A little bit about myself..  I am Brandy Fields.  I am 35 years old and live in Buford, Georgia.  I never thought I would be living back in the town I grew up.  However, God has a great sense of humor.  I recently moved back to the States after living abroad for the past six years.  God said it was time to go back and sit still for awhile (I'm not sure how well I am at this sitting thing).  So, here I am.  I've been teaching health/pe for the past 11 years.  I've traveled alot in the last six years.  The Lord blessed me with an amazing opportunity to see the world.  The one thing I absolutely love about traveling is to meet the locals and to experience the culture.  There is nothing like getting to know other people and seeing how the rest of the world lives.  No matter if your time in another country is short, you quickly get to see how you can form relationships.  Relationship is all what God wants us to have with Him. I'm looking forward to sharing that with the people of Guatemala. 

A big reason I want to go on this mission trip, I really enjoy serving others.  I've been trying to figure out how to serve others and serve them well..  I'm hoping that I will be able to do that on this trip, whether it is building a home, handing out shoes, or simply sharing my testimony about the Lord.  I can't wait.

A funny fact about myself..for those who know me absolutely know that I'm not shy at all.  However, when I was a child my mom entered me into a beauty pagent.  The only thing I had to do was to walk out on the stage and turn around.  BUT...I was so shy I couldn't do it.

Meet Sabrina Joseph

My name is Sabrina Joseph. Im 27 years old and live in Snellville, Ga where I have lived the majority of my life.  I love the water, playing guitar and spending time with close friends and family. I graduated in 2009 from Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Managerial Science. I wholeheartedly believed I would be going straight into the corporate world out of college, but God had other plans for me. I never believed I would be called into ministry, but here I am currently working at 12Stone Church. I work with the Redemptive Arts team to help program, produce and coordinate Sunday services and worship events. I LOVE MY JOB and find out more and more everyday that I am right where I am supposed to be! 

I desire to give all of myself to follow Jesus. To sacrifice the comfort and security of my life to serve and risk everything to know Him and love His people. That is why I decided to embark on the journey to Guatemala this summer. We will never embrace the full life He has for us if we aren't willing to step out in faith and trust His greater purposes and plan for our lives and the world.

I will bring energy, joy and a heart for prayer and worship to the team. Cant wait to build deeper community and invest myself in the lives of friends and strangers over the days there. Please pray for a supernatural peace, ability to live present in the moment, and courage to risk vulnerability and invest in the lives of others. I hope to leave having encountered Jesus and knowing Him in a deeper way.

Meet Jennifer Brown

My name is Jennifer Brown and I live in Gainesville, Ga where I was born and raised! I have a Bachelors in Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography from Georgia State University. Right now I feel a huge calling on my heart to “Go Love” on people. Already this year I have traveled to Haiti and now I get to love on the people in Guatemala. I’m excited to see all the amazing things that God has prepared for us on this trip. Besides bringing my rad sense of humor and punk rock attitude…I’m sure I’ll be capturing every moment of this trip with my mac-daddy camera! Did I mention I will be bringing sarcasm to our group, too?!

My prayer request is that God will keep our team safe and open our hearts and minds to the people of Guatemala so we’re able to do His work!

Meet Alonya Franklin

My name is Alonya Franklin and I live on Buford , GA.  I am the oldest of 3 girls (Jillianne 25, Ashley 22) and I am originally from Michigan . I attended Oakland University where I obtained my Bachelors in Pre-Law/Communication. I still plan on attending law school, hopefully one day soon! An interesting fact/prayer request for me is I have a HUGE fear of frogs (yes I said frogs), lizards, iguanas, etc! Pretty much anything that is a reptile or amphibian except for turtles, terrify me. It wasn’t until recently I realized that I may be within the vicinity of these creatures and it will be hilarious to all if I happen to see one…. so yeah, keep me in prayer!  

This year has really been a turning point of a lot of things God has promised me. Going to Guatemala is the next promise on my path. I’ve always have a love for Latin culture and the Spanish language. Years ago in college I had a vision of myself singing worship music in Spanish. I saw myself in the midst of people and being able to make a difference. I had no idea back then how God would bring my vision to pass because my home church in Michigan didn’t have any open mission opportunities. I just put it away as some far off dream. And here I am, living in Georgia by God’s direction, a member of 12Stone Church , and now about to embark upon what I hope to be my 1st of many mission trips.

I hope to bring an element of fun to the team and hopefully strengthen my Spanish speaking skills! I just thank God for putting me with such a great group of believers who I know will be a joy to serve with. I am truly overwhelmed to know that what seemed like such an impossible thing for me is really happening and believe there is an awesome blessing coming for the country of Guatemala . I just pray that God will use me despite my fears and insecurities to help others and touch lives while I am there.

Meet Amanda Kelley

I’m Amanda Kelley and I am 27 years old. I have been teaching 6 years. I currently teach kindergarten and love it. I am looking forward to a great summer this year-I spent last summer in grad school. I love to travel, but have never been on a mission trip. I have always wanted to go, but never have gone. I am so excited for a new experience and to challenge myself. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for our team and will teach us. I hope to learn a lot about myself and help others.

Fun Fact: I love hot chocolate anytime of the year!

Meet Jenny Long

My name is Jenny Long, I am 29 years old and I live in Lawrenceville.  I'm a registered veterinary technician and I work for a global animal pharmaceutical company.  A little known fact about me: I used to compete in beauty pageants.  Those of you who know me, know I'm not the girliest of girls, so for me to prance around in a big dress all done up.....it's a little weird.  I was even voted Miss Congeniality by my peers, such a proud moment (sniff sniff). 

For me, I never had to think twice about joining the Guatemala mission team.  I knew it was something I wanted to do and that I was going to do.  I am still amazed that God has chosen me to be a part of this team.  I hope I can make Him proud.  I am looking forward to loving on people, helping people, and growing in my own faith while on this trip. 

I'm so excited to be on this team and I cannot wait to find my place on in it.  I hope to bring encouragement, love, comfort and some humor to this trip.  We are so incredibly lucky and blessed to be traveling to Guatemala to do His work.  I just want to pinch myself sometimes, it doesn't seem real.  God is good.

Meet Mick Winzeler

My name is Mick Winzeler and I am a 30 year old high school math teacher.  I have a Bachelors in Finance from UGA and a Masters in Education from Mercer University.  I decided to go on a mission trip because I feel that God has blessed me with time this summer and I would like to use it for His glory, instead of hoarding it all for myself!  I am also a professional and natural bodybuilder.

On the Guatemala trip, I'm looking forward to sacrificing myself for the good of others.  I bascially just want to meet someone else's needs.  I hope I can do whatever it takes to help the team run smoothly and make the most of our time with needy people.  I hope to come back from this trip closer to God than when I left!  I pray that I can just rid myself of any selfish ambitions on the trip and totally surrender to will of God in helping the needy and my teammates!