My name is Sarah Zannella and I am a pediatric nurse.
The weirdest thing I have eaten is Haggis.
Other than the bible one of my favorite books (there are many) is A Chance to Die, by Elisabeth Elliot.
Of all the places I've been, Belarus was most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are reading, traveling, learning to play my guitar, spending time with friends and of course those laugh until you cry moments. :)
My favorite color is red.
I have been a Christian for 8 years and have been attending Grace Community Church 6 years. One of the ministries I enjoy most is prayer.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my second ministry trip.

Hello, my name is Sophie Hom. I'm a paramedic nurse. I work in the emergency department.
My favorite book other than the Bible is Pride and Prejudice.
If I could be an animal I would be a dolphin because I love the water.
My favorite color is aquamarine.
What makes me laugh out loud is my family. We love to laugh!
Of all the places I have ever been, the Great Wall of China is one of the most memorable because I climbed the very steep and uneven steps with my Pops to the top. The Grand Canyon was pretty remarkable too, to experience a portion of the magnitude of God's grandeur.
Some of the things I enjoy most are listening to music, dancing and singing (but, I can't sing)
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 4 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is serving in the nursery. I love playing with the kids. Yes, I'm just a kid too.
God used Catholicism to bring me to Him when I was 9 years old. Then as an adult, I church hopped. I didn't know what true Christian living was until I came to CA 4years ago.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 1st Ministry Trip.
I give thanks and praise to our Lord and Father for this privledge to serve next to all of you for Him.
"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen." Romans 11:36

Hey Everybody,
My name is Allen Janzen. I am 19 years old (As of July 30th). :)
This will be my first missions trip and I am very excited to be a part of this team. I am an EMT and currently working for McCormick Ambulance. Lord willing, one day I hope to be a fire fighter.
I play the guitar and drums and have played both in the high school band and Bible studies, as well as at the SCV Bible study from Crossroads.
I went to Los Angeles Baptist High School, Class of '07. I played football, and in my senior year I had the opportunity to be the Team Captain as well as the Team Chaplain leading in daily devotions and weekly Bible Studies with my team, which was a great blessing to be able to do this.
I also work at Claim Jumper Restaurant.
I currently don't have any pets. They all ran away, or at least that's what my parents told me. Just jokes!
My first time out of California was two years ago when I went to New Mexico for a Grace Church Camp. Since then, last summer I went to the Bahamas with a friend and his family after graduation. I am very excited to get to know you all and work with you while in Africa.
To God be the Glory!

Hi! I'm Jacob Moore and I am an EMT.
My favorite book other than the Bible is The Erasers, by Robbe-Grillet.
My favorite color is blue.
Of all the places I have ever been, Normandy was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are reading, discussing with people.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 3 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is helping to fix things.
I have been a Christian for 3.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 1st Ministry Trip.

My name is Stacy Moore (married to Jacob). I don't have any medical expertise, but will be helping the team in whatever capacity I am needed.
My favorite book other than the Bible is Little Women.
If I could be an animal I would be a hummingbird because they can fly! And also because they spend their days poking their beaks into sweet-nectared flowers.
My favorite color is pink.
Of all the places I have ever been, The Blue Cave on Kauai was the most memorable. Looking into the water, it appears completely black, but once you jump in, it seems that the light is shining up through the water, from the depths of the cave!
I have been going to Grace Community Church for almost 4 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is writing letters of encouragement.
I have been a Christian for 4 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my first Ministry Trip.

My name is Philip Chang and I am a physician. I grew up in the church and in a Christian home. During my junior high years, I began to get more involved with my home church and was eager to serve in my youth group. I enjoyed doing the 'Christian' things but soon found myself living part of my week in the 'Christian' world and the other part as a pagan trying to fit in - pleasing people, impressing friends, having the proper image, etc. Needless to say, what I said and what I thought about were not God-glorifying but I thought that I was fine as long as I kept up in church. God was merciful though in opening my heart to the reality that I wasn't really a Christian, but merely one who was 'Christian-ized', yet still lost. He convicted me of my sin, the emptiness caused by the sin in my life, and my need for Him. I dedicated my life to him in junior high and was baptized during the summer between my 7th and 8th grade years.
Of all the places I have ever been, Lake Louise (Banff, Canada) and Yosemite were the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are music (playing guitar, singing), hiking/camping, sports, grilling, and spending time with my family.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is leading people in praise and worship.
I have been a Christian for 19 years and the Malawi Medical Trip will be my first Ministry Trip.

I am Jenny Lam. I was born in Stanford, CA and grew up in Silicon Valley. I am a part of the support team.
The weidest thing I've eaten is a tie between antler soup and swallow spit!
My hobbies are drawing, traveling, adventuring, talking with people,and reading.and
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 3 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is discipleship.
I have been a Christian for 7 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 7th ministry trip.

My name is Lisa Low and I am a UCLA nursing student. My Testimony: God showed me that my life without Him was meaningless and miserable because everlasting contentment is not found in academics, a good career, money, material goods, and relationships. More importantly, God showed me that I was a sinner who deserved to be punished with everlasting torment because I had repeatedly disobeyed Him, the holy God. I was a liar, thief, money-lover, idolater, people pleaser, disobedient child who desperately needed a Savior. The good news is that God loved me so much He rescued me by sending His perfect Son Jesus Christ from heaven to earth as God in the form of man to die for my sin and give me the righteousness I need to be justified before God. Christ rose again 3 days later to conquer death once for all! Hallelujah! God graciously promised to those who have faith in Jesus that they would receive the free gift of eternal life. So, I quickly repented of my sin, pleaded for God to forgive me, and received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. God is now conforming me to the image of Christ through prayer, fellowship, repentance, His grace and love, His Word. Come quickly, Lord Jesus, and take me home!
Jn 20:30-31 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my FIRST Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Kara Mia Mutia and I am a RN.
My favorite book other than the Bible is The Gospel According to Jesus.
If I could be an animal I would be a puppy dog because they can be man's best friend.
My favorite color is WHITE. (Is it still considered a color?)
Of all the places I have ever been, Philippines was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are reading, SINGING , playing the guitar, and taking lots of pictures :)
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 1 year and a half!
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is evangelism!
I have been a Christian for 1 year and a half!
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my FIRST Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Ramona and I am a retired Med/Surg. RN.
My favorite book other than the Bible is Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot.
If I could be an animal I would be a Dog because they are loving and faithful.
My favorite color is yellow.
Of all the places I have ever been, the Alaska Inside Passage was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are Chinese brush painting.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 11 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is Childrens Ministries.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my first Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Jeff and I am an EMT
My favorite book other than the Bible is Alexander Hamilton.
If I could be an animal I would be an ant because they are industrious.
My favorite color is blue
Of all the places I have ever been, Western Europe was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are reading and spending time with my family
I have been going to Grace Community Church for most all of my life.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is serving in the high school ministry.
I have been a Christian for 14 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my eighth Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Pam and I am a ¬RN.
My favorite book other than the Bible is The Tolkien Trilogy I also like good mysteries and biographies.
If I could be an animal I would be a dog because they are so loyal.
My favorite color is blue.
I feel most relaxed when I find time to read or enjoy time with my family and dogs.
Of all the places I have ever been, Lake Louise in Banff was the most beautiful and the Grace to You Alaska Cruise was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are the wonders of creation and scenery, flowers (especially orchids) and animals.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 23 years.

Susanne Taylor, RN

Tom Hatter, Security & Lisa Hatter, RN


Merrychris, RN

Danny Jacinto, PT

Ted Moore, MD

Brian Smith, Team Support

I'm David Lanum and I am a Physical Therapist.
My favorite book other than the Bible is Battling Unbelief by John Piper.
My favorite color is clear.
Of all the places I have ever been, Death Valley was the most memorable and Haleakala Crater, Maui was the most beautiful.
Some of the things I enjoy most are scuba diving and traveling.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 6 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is Short-Term Missions.
I have been a Christian for 9 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 4th Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Amanda Yen and I am a 3rd year UCLA premed student.
My favorite book other than the Bible is Tale of Two Cities.
If I could be an animal I would be a penguin because they wobble when they walk and look cute doing it.
My favorite color is magenta and turquoise.
Of all the places I have ever been, Hawaii was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are dancing, singing, fishing, hanging out with friends.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 2 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is small group leading.
I have been a Christian for about 10 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 3rd Ministry Trip.

Hi! My name is Chien-Wei James Kung and I am a RD (Registered Dietitian).
If I could be an animal I would be a lion because they are fearless. My favorite color is blue.
Of all the places I have ever been, Monteverde, Costa Rica was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are being in the outdoors, teaching (2 favorite topics: the Bible and nutrition), playing ping pong, having deep theological conversations, telling corny jokes.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 2 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is serving in Foundry, especially through preaching God's Word.
I have been a Christian for 14-18 years (I don't know when I was saved. I was young.)
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my 3rd Ministry Trip total. (1st through Grace Community Church)

Hi! My name is Geoffrey Drew and I am a Family physician.
My favorite book other than the Bible is The Complete works of Shakespeare.
If I could be an animal I would be a Giraffe because they are so tall.
My favorite color is green.
Of all the places I have ever been, Alaska was the most memorable.
Some of the things I enjoy most are BBQ, Rugby, June, July, hikes, biking and my Camry.
I have been going to Grace Community Church for 19 years.
One of my ministries I enjoy the most is singing in the choir.
I have been a Christian for 18 years.
The Malawi Medical Trip will be my second Ministry Trip.

Holly Drew, Team Support

Malawi Facts

For the latent Trivia Buffs in all of us, here is some Malawi information:

Location – Southern Africa, bordered by Zambia on the east, Tanzania and Mozambique
Population – 12, 013,926 as of June 2006
Capital – Lilongwe (population 646,750 as of June 2006)
Other Major Cities – Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba and Karinga
Language – English is the official language and widely spoken; Chichewa (a Bantu language) is the National Language and spoken by 57 % of the population.
Climate – Sep – Oct (hot & dry); Nov – Mar (hot & wet); Apr – Aug (moderate & dry)
Independence – Gained from United Kingdom on July 6, 1964
Former Name – Nyasaland
Body of Water – Lake Malawi runs along much of the Eastern Border – formerly known as Lake Nyasa
Currency – Malawian Kwacha (MK)
Economy – Predominantly agricultural
Flag – Three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green (bottom) with a red, rising sun centered in the black band