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Gonzalo (affectionately nicknamed by me, Gus) is one of our strongest students on the sciences (Hechicera) campus. He's very dedicated to the movement, and helped a ton with the outreach a while back. I recently discovered that he can play the guitar! He also helped teach me to do the finger-snapping thing (pictured here) that is really popular in Venezuela, and is pretty fun to do.



Keren is our worship leader. She studies music and she sings beautifully, whether it be worship or the national anthem :) She is a member of our servant team and is also a valuable part of this movement.









Angel, Angelito and I have been fast friends from the start. This guy, while being super involved with his church, also makes time for activities at Vida Estudiantil (especially if there's dancing involved!) Angel is a very confident young man, who knows what he believes and isn't afraid of sharing it. It's a blessing to hang him involved in Vida Estudiantil.














Neuro Sanchez is the man. This guy comes to anything and everything Vida Estudiantil related. We love his dedication and his desire to learn more about God and learn more English. He already speaks great English (albeit sometimes with a British accent) and is also trying to get me to speak to him in Spanish consistently. He loves Mexican cinema and the Commedore (the school cafeteria...) for this, we tease him on a regular basis. He's a good sport and an amazing dancer!


Elvia (she is soooooo cute!) is the tiniest girl I've ever seen, but she is tough! She has studied in a military school and now studies physics at Hechicera. She is an important part of the ministry, especially being one of the only girls and few students up at Hechicera. She will be leading a bible study with Claudia this year. We are so blessed to have her!









Neptali, mi sapo, mi guanaba....Neptali is my partner in the movement at Santa Barbara and also for Fiesta planning....He's great at organization and a great servant. He lives in the office and takes great care of the place. He is very gracious to always be willing to help out for Vida events whether it be making fliers, holding a meeting, or opening up the office to us. He also has an amazing laugh that is contagious, I don't care who you are.





Jessyca, sister to Jatniel, has about as much energy as Jatniel does....The two collaborate on worship at Nueva Vida and do an excellent job. Their enthusiasm for Jesus, as well as for life, is encouraging.









Jonas. Jonas is studying to be a math teacher. He also lives at the office and, even though he's not even on the servant team, does a ton of behind-the-scenes work for Vida. He makes all the videos for our weekly meetings as well as helping with all kinds of preparations and taking care of the office. He is a very sweet guy. He is attempting to learn English, and although he gets shy from time to time he's doing a great job!