our 2025 team
Marion Browning
Hi! My name is Marion Browning and I am a sophomore English major. I am a native of New York City but now live in beautiful New England. Growing up in the city planted a heart for missions in me and the Lord has allowed me to go on a mission trip to Mexico and serve in my local community. I am so excited for this opportunity to see God work this summer in the Philippines!
Christine Cherubin
Hi! My name is Christine Cherubin, and I am from Quincy, Florida. I completed my bachelor’s degree in English Education at PCC and am currently working towards my master’s in Speech Education. I developed an interest in missions at a young age. While I have never traveled outside of the country, in the summer of 2021 I was given the opportunity to teach English to children online through a ministry called Bring Me Hope. I am very excited to be traveling with our team to The Philippines this summer! Please pray that God will use us to be a blessing to the missionaries there and to share the gospel with those who are seeking the truth.
Eyla Dayrit
Kamusta! My name is Eyla Dayrit. I am a graduating senior studying Pre-Pharmacy at PCC. I am from San Diego, California, and one of the things I love to do is travel around the world and learn the cultures. I have traveled on a medical missions trip and have worked as a counselor at a camp in North Carolina. Those two summers made me realize that serving in different countries and ministering to people is what I really love and enjoy. The Philippines is really near and dear to my heart and I look forward to God using me this summer.
Isaac Fulfer
Hi, my name is Isaac. I am from Pensacola, Florida where I attend Pensacola Christian academy. I am a junior at PCA and play on the high school basketball team. Some things I like to do consist of playing basketball, boxing, weightlifting and reading books. I am very excited to serve as a member of the team once again this coming summer and can’t wait to see what the Lord has planned.
Sierra Graham
Hi! My name is Sierra Graham, and I am from farm country in rural Illinois. I am a sophomore studying Youth Ministry with a Church Music emphasis and a minor in Missions. My hobbies range anywhere from music to hiking to doing chores around the farm. The Lord gave me a burden for the mission field during my freshman year of college. Although it was several months later that I fully committed, the Lord has provided for me every step of the way. I am so excited about this opportunity to join Team Philippines this Summer! I cannot wait to minister to the orphan children and share Christ with them!
Sara Hamilton
Hello! My name is Sara Hamilton, and I am a junior nursing student at PCC. I was born in New Hampshire, but I currently live in Pennsylvania. Two of my hobbies are reading and outdoor activities, such as hiking or kayaking. I have wanted to go on a missions trip ever since my oldest brother went on a missions trip to Mexico. The Lord has provided me with amazing opportunities to serve in my church in many different areas ranging from printing out papers to participating in camp counseling and serving in Vacation Bible Schools. I am very excited that the Lord has opened this door for me to be part of the 2024 Philippines missions trip this summer!
Jaken Harlan
Hey there! I’m Jaken Harlan, a sophomore at Pensacola Christian College diving deep into the world of Bible studies. Hailing from Cambodia, I found my forever home in Colorado after being adopted at just 11 months old. With a knack for culinary arts, you’ll often find me whipping up tasty dishes in the kitchen or savoring every bite. When I’m not cooking up a storm, you can catch me on the lacrosse field, either playing or cheering from the sidelines. I am beyond thrilled for the adventure awaiting me in the Philippines! The opportunity to connect with and empower the amazing individuals there in their walk with Christ fills me with joy and anticipation!
Callie Hogan
Hey! My name is Callie Hogan, and I am a junior at PCC studying elementary education. I am very excited for the opportunity to go to the Philippines this summer. The Lord has given me a heart for children, and I enjoy any opportunity to be able to teach and interact with them. Last summer I had the amazing opportunity to go to Ecuador and minister to the children there, and I’m thankful that I now have the opportunity to go to the Philippines! Please pray for our team as we prepare to go. I’m so excited to see how God will use us this summer!
Lance Karp
Hi! My name is Lance Karp, and I am a mechanical engineering student at PCC. I am 19 years old and have lived throughout the United States. Currently, I live in Pensacola Florida. Over the past several years, I have had an increasing desire to be more active for the Lord. He has now blessed me with this opportunity to attend this mission trip to the Philippines. I am excited to see what the Lord has planned for me and this trip!
Logan Karp
Hello! I’m Logan Karp. Right now, I am in my junior year studying mechanical engineering at Pensacola Christian College. I live in Pensacola. My hobbies are rock climbing and reading. I have been wanting to do a mission trip for a while now, but I didn’t think that I would be able to do it. Yet God impressed upon me the importance of missions, so I decided that I would go this summer. I am really excited to see what it is like, and how God will use this trip to affect the lives of people in the Philippines!
Kaitlynn Lawley
Hi, my name is Kaitlynn Lawley, I am 20 years old, from Munith, Michigan. I am currently a junior nursing student at PCC. I enjoy singing, playing sports, crocheting, and making coffee. At the beginning of 2023 God began to burden my heart for missions, and I finally reached out with a desire to serve on a mission’s trip this last semester. I look forward to the opportunity to travel with the 2024 Philippines missions’ team and see the growth and blessings God instills while on this trip.
Grace Majmundar
Hi! My name is Grace Majmundar and I am 18 years old. I am from the Jersey shore and have 4 siblings. I am the middle child. I was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I got the privilege of going to India for two years as a missionary. I love to play volleyball in my free time as well as spend time with my friends and family, especially outside in a sunny spot. I love to go to the beach and want to learn how to surf. I love to minister to children and am studying Early Childhood Education with a minor in Missions at Pensacola Christian College. I have always wanted to go on a Missions trip and I am so excited to have this opportunity to serve in the Philippines! I have only been there once before for a very short trip but I trust that the Lord will use this trip greatly in my own spiritual growth as a Christian and also as an opportunity to serve others!
Samuel Sainsbury
Hi, my name is Samuel Sainsbury. I have lived in Tampa, Florida all my life and am grateful to always be in the sun. I have been acting since I was nine years old, and currently I am a senior at Pensacola Christian College with a major in performance studies and a minor in biology. A couple quick facts about me are that I am a big Disney fan and I love to try new things. I am excited to be a part of this missions trip to the Philippines as it will be a new experience for me. I have served God is different ways in the past such as missions trips in the states, vacation bible schools, children’s church, and Sunday school; however, this will be my first time leaving the country to share God’s love with a different culture. I am excited to be able to go to the Philippines and share the gospel with the people over there. Please pray for God to use this team in great ways to benefit the Filipino people.
Adi Stephens
Kamusta! My name is Adi Stephens. I’m a Junior at Pensacola Christian College studying Marketing. I grew up in a small town in Indiana with my parents and three younger siblings. Some of the things I love to do are read, travel, explore coffee shops, and play volleyball. I absolutely cannot wait to come to the Philippians and share all the exciting things God has been teaching me lately!
Cave Vidal
I was born and lived in the Philippines for about 10 years. Since then, I have been living in the U.S. Currently I live in Pensacola, FL. My wife’s name is Rebekah, and we have two sons- Cave and Callan. I’m a huge sports guy, cheering for the Boston teams. Favorite hobbies are playing sports and reading books. By the way, I’m the one in the middle!
Alexandr Weaver
My name is Alexandr Weaver. I am 20 years old, and I hail from Kenton, Ohio. I come from a family of 8, with two brothers and three sisters. I am attending Pensacola Christian College, studying Pastoral Ministry with a minor in Biblical Counseling. My goal is to one day be a full-time Biblical Counselor. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano and singing, and when I’m home, I participate in martial arts. My ultimate goal and desire in life is to serve God wherever he sends me. Right now, He has me in school and is allowing me to take this trip, and I can’t wait to see where He sends me next!
Mike Wood
Hello! My name is Mike Wood, and I am a sophomore at Pensacola Christian College studying Business Management and minoring in Accounting. My interests are quite simple since I enjoy spending time with my family, eating food, and riding motorcycles. I am extremely excited to be a part of the YOM Philippines team as this is my first mission trip I will take. I look forward to being a helping hand to the missionaries we come along side of and in being a help to the children we will meet along the way. Thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray that souls will be saved this summer in the Philippines.