In 1981, Paul and Linda were sent out from SW Bible to begin their assignment with Wycliffe Bible Translators among the Bribri people of Costa Rica. During their 25 years of ministry there, the Lord blessed them with five children and the completion of the Bribri New Testament. They returned to Oregon in 2006. In 2007 the print and audio versions of the Bribri New Testament were presented to the people. Paul continues to work for Wycliffe from Oregon helping to produce verse-by-verse translation guides in Spanish. These guides are being used by indigenous peoples in Latin America as they translate God’s Word into their own heart languages. This helps to speed the completion of Wycliffe’s vision to begin translation projects in the 1,900 languages in the world that still need them by 2025.

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My name is Justin Vanier. I am the Pastor of Student Ministries at Southwest Bible Church. I was a part of SWYOUTH when I was in high school, and the Lord called me into pastoral ministry while on a mission trip like this one. I’m excited to lead this team of high school students on this week of Gospel ministry in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Hi! My name is Abby Stoughton, and I am a senior at Southwest Christian School. I have grown up going to Southwest Bible Church, but my understanding of the gospel deeply grew during 8th grade. Since then I have had many opportunities to share my testimony, and the gospel, through my love of sports, leading worship in the youth group, and in my work environment. Through my love for Jesus and His people, God has put it on my heart to go to Costa Rica.

While making Jesus known is just as important in Beaverton as it is in Costa Rica, my prayer is that God will use this team, our testimonies, and our individual gifts to spread the good news to this part of the world. I am beyond thankful that God has allowed me this opportunity to go and serve Him.

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Hi my name is Angeline Stephen and I am a junior at Southwest Christian School. I was born in India and moved to Oregon when I was nine years old. I have been blessed to know God since a young age, but only started to take my faith seriously in sixth grade. My faith has only grown since coming to SW and my teachers, friends, family and youth leaders have all been instrumental in growing my faith. I am very thankful for the opportunity that God has given me to go to Costa Rica to spread the Gospel. I have never gotten this opportunity before so I am excited to see how God will use me.

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Hi! My name is Ava Mueller. I am 18 years old and a current senior at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering. Aside from school, I love spending time with family and friends, painting with acrylics, and spending time outside in God’s beautiful creation.

Over the last year, God has been working in my heart and my life by teaching me how to trust and serve Him well. One of the ways he has called me to do this has been to help lead a club at my school where we meet every week to talk with people about Jesus. It has been such a blessing to see how God is working in my public school and in my own life by providing me the opportunities and courage to have conversations with people about Jesus.

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Hello friends! My name is Kalana Hostetler, I am a junior at Southwest Christian Highschool and I have recently been given the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with this year’s mission team. I have been involved in children’s and worship ministry for a few years now, and I am excited for the chance to engage in something new with this trip. I feel blessed that God has given me this opportunity and I hope that He will be able to use all that I can give to spread His word and be a blessing to those around me. I am hoping that this trip will not only be fruitful to those we meet, but also to myself as I continue my walk with the Lord.

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Hello! My name is Luke Pierce, and I am currently a junior at Southwest Christian School. I have attended Southwest since 7th grade, where I enjoy participating in soccer, cross country, and track and field. In my free time, I enjoy solving Rubik’s Cubes, reading, and hanging out with my three siblings.

I am a part of the body of Christ at Hillcrest Bible Church in Portland, where I currently serve on the audio/video production team. I am also preparing to counsel kids at SWBIBLE’s Adventure Camp program for a second summer in a row.

I have never been a part of short-term missions until this opportunity was placed in front of me by the Lord, but I am excited to reach others with the gospel and deepen my own faith on this trip!

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Hi, my name is Owen Arzie. I am 18 years old and finishing up my senior year of high school at Southwest Christian School. I’ve been so blessed to grow up in the church with many Godly influences in my life. I put my faith in Jesus at a  young age but I didn’t fully understand what He had done for me until 8th grade. Since then, through many ups and downs, I’ve been seeking to grow closer to the Lord and honor Him with all that I am.

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Hello! I am Regan Doyle! I am 16 years old and currently a sophomore at Mountainside Highschool! Around a year ago I started attending high school youth group at Southwest Bible Chruch, and last year I accepted Jesus into my life.

Since then I’ve had the opportunity to share Jesus with my classmates through a club at our school, and I have been looking forward to new ways to share and grow in my faith.

At first, I was unsure if this mission would be an opportunity for me, but God eased my concerns and opened the doors for me to be a part of this amazing team.

I’m so excited to see how God uses us during this trip and how our faith grows along the way!

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My name is Samuel Rempel and I am the youngest of 5 children. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Southwest Christian School. I have attended Southwest Bible Church my entire life and been involved with the youth groups for all my eligible years. I enjoy doing tech (sound board, projection, and lights) for the school chapel and SWKIDS services.

I love learning about different beliefs and cultures, and God has blessed me with wonderful opportunities to do so through Boy Scouts and travel. I am also currently training to become a pilot and hope to share the Gospel during my future travels.

In the last year, God has put in me the desire to share the Gospel outside of my hometown, and I am super-excited for this opportunity to do so!

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