Full name: Joseph Ryan Childers
Birthday: August 11
Spiritual birthday: September 5, 2004
Call to the mission field: October 2004, influenced by Isaiah 6:8
Life verse: Philippians 1:21–For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Favorite quote: Philip Henry–“He is no fool who parts with that which he cannot keep, when he is sure to be recompensed with that which he cannot lose.”
Food allergies/sensitivities: citrus juices (pineapple, oranges, lemon, and lime) and caffeine
Things I love in Grenada: Warmness and openness of the people; the beauty of God’s creation all around me; fresh fruit everywhere; and I have learned to appreciate even a gentle cool breeze–though not the heat yet!
Things I miss from America: Reeses peanut butter cups and gummies! Shockingly, I miss Walmart and fast food too. What I would give for wide roads here! 24 hour gas stations may be the norm in America, but are nearly unheard of here. And A/C would be so nice at home. Maybe someday!
Full name: Donalie Melisa (nee Alexander) Childers
Birthday: October 19
Spiritual birthday: April 13, 2003
Call to the mission field: Senior year of high school in chapel
Life verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Some things I like about Grenada: family, weather, home
Some things I miss about America: convenience, multiple brands and choices at stores
Some things I like: natural soaps, candles, and anything nautical
Full name: Brielle Grace Childers
Birthday: August 28, 2013
Favorite colors: blue and black and white
Favorite place: amusement parks and fast food places (but Grenada does not have these)
I like: fashion, creating content, volleyball, and basketball
I like to eat: fettuccini alfredo, burgers (especially Whoppers!), and Mexican food
Food allergies: dairy (but I still like to eat things made with milk sometimes)
I drink: coffee, lemonade and Dr. Pepper
In Grenada, I love: the scenery, my friends, and the beaches
I miss: amusement parks, fast food places, variety of clothing brands for shopping, Walmart, and cousins
My favorite snacks are: limon chips (Lays), fuego Takis, minis flaming’ hot Cheeto bites, Chester’s cheese fries, and lemon water ice
I don’t like: candy, except for chocolate
Full name: Ryan Joseph Childers
Birthday: December 30, 2015
I like: chicken nuggets, soccer, dinosaurs, and BeyBlade battles!
I drink: lots of juice! Mommy and Daddy want me to drink mostly water.
My favorite foods: Pizza, chicken and chips, and CHICKEN NUGGETS! Cap’N Crunch cereal is the best, but we cannot find it here very often. I like roti too.
My favorite snacks: chocolate, lollipops, anything candy, and chicken nuggets
Full name: Noelle Faith Childers
Birthday: December 28, 2018
I love: football (soccer), makeup, and anything sweet.
My favorite food: Pizza, chicken nuggets, and cheeseburgers
Family Facts:
Anniversary: July 11, 2009
Children–6 (3 in Heaven due to miscarriages, and of course Brielle, Ryan, and Noelle!)
Our dream: to raise up any children God gives us in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and to see God do wonderful things and get all glory in Grenada
Our vehicle: 2006 Toyota Noah, with only 220,000 miles!
Our phone service:
US number–Vonage, (267) 697-9295 (this will only charge US rates!) (home phone only, no texts)
Grenada cell phone–Flow, (473) 422-9879
Whatsapp:473-422-9879
Our Skype name: Joe.Donna.Grenada
Our ministry Facebook page: Childers2Grenada
Anything else you think we should add to this list, please ask and we will be glad to include it if appropriate!!!