our van driver...

Hey there! My name is Michelle Sumption, and I am a sophomore Christian Ministries/ Music major from Vinton, IA. This is my second overseas mission trip (my first was to Belize- which is where my pic was taken), and I am so excited for what God has in store for this trip! A few things to know about me are: I enjoy driving my mini-van around, I had chicken pox twice, I have lived in five states, and I think Michael and Janet Jackson are the same person. God bless, and have a great day!

the teacher

Hi my name is Sarah Marie Wolff, and I from the small town of Kit Carson, Colorado. I am 20 years old and am just finishing up my Sophmore year here at Sterling College. I am majoring in Elementary Education and hope to become a first or second grade teacher someday. I absolutely love the outdoors and anything sports related. I like to go camping, fishing, hiking, running, skiing. In the past I have been on mission trips to Mexico and Costa Rica, and I'm so excited to see what God has in store for us in our upcoming Brazil trip! We have a great group of people going! Thanks for all your support and prayers!

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Why hello!
My name is Amberli Todd. I'm now a senior at Sterling College, 20 years old, and a follower of Christ. I have a passion for missions and for people overall. I just can't help it I just love people!!! I love all the beauty that surrounds me and am facinated by the creator. Going to Brazil is a huge blessing and a wonderful opportunity. I know God is faithful and has me on this trip for a reason and I'm so excited to see what's in store. This will be my first time out of the country.. out of the states.. and I'm pumped!!! God is so good to me. I just want to let Him shine through me! I'm just a vessel willing to be used. So let's see what He has in store! God bless!!!!

Man of many Words

Noah Breeden
Born and raised in San Antonio
Major: Business Administration
This is my first trip.

The Amazon Fisherman

My name is Nolan Cox and I am currently a junior at Sterling College. I am majoring in business administration with a minor in Christian Ministries. I play football here and I’m the president of FCA. I love fishing, hunting, and most sports. I come from a small town in western Kansas called Weskan. I love farming and I spend my summers doing that with my dad. I also play in worship band at our local church. If you would like to contact me to find out more about me, my email is ncox@sterling.edu.

Wild One!

Hi! It's Kelli LaRosh here! I am a 22 year old Junior at Sterling and am attempting to major in Math Education! I am from Osborne Kansas and I'm looking forward to spending some quality time in a different part of the world serving the Lord. I am excited to see what God has in store for us. I can't think of a better way to spend 17 days of my summer vacation! This will be my 3rd mission trip but first one that is longer than a week! Thank you all for your support and prayers - they are very much appreciated!!!

The Pizza Seller

My name is Hillary Stucky and I am junior here at Sterling and play on the basketball team. I am a health and PE education major and plan to coach and teach some day. This is my frist missions trip for me, and I am going with some of the coolest people on campus. I am so excited to see us continue to bond as a team and to see how the Lord works through us. I am excited to catch a fish in the Amazon, I mean really, who can say they did that??

Since deciding to go on this trip I have been so blessed. The Lord has showed up in big ways for me. Thanks for all of your prayers and support through our trip, I can't wait to share the stories with you!!

The Missionary

Hi. My name is Shekinah Heinritz. I am 18 yrs. old and I live in the small town of Oden, AR with 13 brothers and sisters. (No, they’re not all natural and Yes, my parents are Amazing) God has called me to be a medical missionary; therefore, I am a pre-med major here at Sterling College. I love lasagna, oranges, diet dr. pepper, the color green, closed doors, adventure, silence, laughter, people, family, H20, learning and last but most defiantly not least…God. My life words are: Passion and Perseverance. My favorite thing in the whole entire world would be meeting new people and those moments when God tells you exactly what you need to hear…what is that called…a God moment.

* the family*

The Veteran

Hi there! My name is Ashley Earle. I'm a junior at Sterling majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Christian Ministries. I had the awesome blessing of going on a mission trip to Brazil two summers ago and I am so excited to have the opportunity to help continue God's work there this summer! I love my little brothers, Kansas, football, being an RA in McCreery Hall, peanut butter, Hillary Stucky.....and a lot of other things too. :)

The Almost Doctor

My name is Kysha Coleen Nichols! I am a Biology major. My emphasis is pre-med. I can't wait to go to medical school in Kansas City next year! This is my first trip out of the country. This is the perfect trip for me because I get to spread God's love and it is medical! My team is filled with wonderful character's and personalities. They are great people and I can't wait to get to know them all even better and meet the people of Brazil!

20 days and counting

Hello from Sterling! T-minus 20 days until these lovely people head out to serve our maker in Brazil. Thank you so much for your support financially and through prayer. We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store for us! We will try to keep you updated on how the Lord is using us in Brazil, so keep checking in on us. Please continue to pray for the Lord's guideance and blessings on our trip!