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."
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!
Things I miss from America: Chocolate and gummies! Shockingly, I miss Walmart and fast food too. What I would give for wide roads here! And a hot shower would be a blessing.... And A/C would be so nice, at home and in the car. 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 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: pink and purple
Favorite place: Chuck E. Cheese (but Grenada does not have this)
I like: slime, play-doh, painting, and art! One day, I hope mommy and daddy will let me have a pet.
I like to eat: Spaghetti and macaroni pie! I also love cereal and fresh fruit. Strawberries are the best! Local soups and roti taste good too.
I drink: lemonade, milk, and water. I love Coca Cola, but it is only a special treat. Chocolate milk is a special treat too.
In Grenada, I love: my new friends and school
I miss: Chuck E. Cheese, play places, and cousins
My favorite snacks are: goldfish, Doritos, potato chips (cheese or BBQ)
I don't like: candy, except for chocolate
Full name: Ryan Joseph Childers
Birthday: December 30, 2015
I like: balls, fire trucks, and dinosaurs
I drink: lots of juice! Mommy and Daddy want me to drink mostly water.
My favorite foods: Pizza, cheese, hot dogs, and mashed potatoes. Cap'N Crunch cereal is the best, but we cannot find it here very often. I like doubles and roti too.
My favorite snacks: cream in cookies, chocolate, lollipops
Full name: Noelle Faith Childers
Birthday: December 28, 2018
I love: to play with anything that is not a toy. I also enjoy playing with Ryan's toys, but he gets upset with me.....
My favorite food: Everything! Soups and applesauce are so yummy! I love macaroni and spaghetti too!
My diapers are: size 3-4
Family Facts:
Anniversary: July 11, 2009
Children--6 (3 in Heaven due to miscarriages, and of course Brielle and 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: 2000 Toyota Town Ace with 275,000 miles!
Our phone service:
US number--Vonage, (267) 697-9295 (this will only charge US rates!) (home only, no texts)
Grenada cell phone--Digicel, (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!!!
