Seth in Ghana-read it!

I'm Seth Swihart and I love people. I'm a senior football player here at Sterling College. I'm an Elementary Education major because God has given me a passion to work with kids. I am super excited to works with the youngsters in Ghana. My prayer is that we as a team have a profound impact on the children there. I can't wait to see the windows God opens for us, and to watch His love be spread to the villages.
I love hunting and fishing and being with friends. I enjoy building friendships and meeting new people. I hope to teach upper elementary and coach football and wrestling. I'm super excited and anxious about the trip.
Our thanks will never be enough to those of you who have supported us on our journey, whether that be financial or prayer. We ask that you continue to pray for us as we are over seas working in the villages!

Matt's Bio

It is difficult to describe my excitement for this trip. I have yet to travel to Africa, and from what we have heard, Africa is an experience like no other. I am an english & secondary education major who will hopefully be graduating in two years. I really do not want to get Typhoid fever.

Emily's Background

What up yo, my name is Emily Kennedy and I'm from Cushing, Oklahoma. I am a Sterling College student earning a degree in elementary education. I hate animals. I like music. I have been to Mexico on a missions trip with my church last year. This is great. Ummm. What else should I put? I love Whitney Houston! I like to sing. Well, I love to sing I guess. I like having other people type for me. Ummm. I like sports. *Smacks lips* I hate snakes. Uhhhmmm. I have a huge family and we hug.

Kim Kenton

I like to be called Kim, and I have just finished my third year here at Sterling College. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Kansas was an interesting and unique choice for me in going to college. And I don't regret the choice for a second! It has been an awesome experience, filled with fun and growth in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Each day, I find myself growing and walking more and more in Him. This mission trip to Ghana is the first one I have ever been on. Going to Kansas for college is the farthest East I have ever traveled, so this will be a completely new experience. I don't even know what to expect! But I am so thankful to be going, and am equally as thankful for all of those who have supported me financially and with prayer! Because of you guys, I am able to go to Ghana! I am so excited and don't even know what to expect! There will be lots of stories, both hilarious and spiritually amazing, to share when I get back.
Anyway, a little more random stuff about me is that I like the color pink, love sushi, and going to the beach with the sun, though my whiteness would never have given that away. Can't wait to go to Ghana! See you when I get back!! <3

Melshine's Life

My nickname: Melshine. My role: team leader. My excitement level for going to Ghana: RIDICULOUS! I have never been so excited to travel somewhere in my entire life. I love going new places and meeting new people, but my anticipation for heading to Africa is unlike anything I have experienced. My heart belongs to Nicaragua, and it will probably stay there, but I am stoked about visiting a new continent.
I just graduated from Sterling College with a degree in Communications and Christian Ministries with an emphasis in missions. I love being with people, especially the Ghana mission team! I also love photography, grapefruit juice, and playing the human knot game (kind of). I hate apathy, injustice, and boredom.
I will be at Westminster Woods after Ghana and then will be headed back to Sterling to work as a Resident Director!
Thanks for your love and prayers,
Mel

The Nathan West Story

Hello! My name is Nathan West just like the title says. I currently hail from the great Sterling College in Sterling, KS, but for the next two weeks I will reside in Ghana, Africa! It will sure be a far stretch from what I've grown up with in Oklahoma City, OK, but I am excited and grateful for the team that I am going with. Besides the fact that I've just completed my first year of college, I can't wait to be a blessing to God and others, and hopefully be blessed in return. I look forward to being used by God to do great things and gain a better understanding of his love for all people. While I will miss my family, friends, and the comfortable life back home, I know for a fact that this will be one mission trip that I won't soon forget and will look back on it as growing closer to God!

The Excitement Builds

We just received the 'Itinerary Briefing' from Global Infusions of more specifics concerning our trip to Ghana. WOW! When the Lord opens doors and works, He does so powerfully and mightily. This looks to be a crazy, exciting, AWESOME 2 weeks!

That's just a brief tasting. The whole team hasn't seen the itinerary briefing yet, so after they do we'll share more of our joy with you! So check back soon for the WHOLE story!

-Marty