2019 DIRECTOR: NATALIE ANDRIC

Natalie is a graduate of Young Harris College and is currently working as the Production Team Manager of Passport’s national office. This is Natalie’s fourth summer serving with Passport and her first as the director.

“Passport is a place where I discovered a lot of who I was as a person. Through Passport I was able to dive deeper into my faith and strengthen my relationship with God and open my eyes to new ideas. Passport has given me a new sense of purpose, it has given me a voice, and it has given me a family of friends who explore the boundaries of ministry and service.”

QUICK FACTS:

  • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 17:20
  • FAVORITE ENERGIZER: Can’t Stop the Feeling
  • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: living life with confidence and an abundance of love towards all, regardless of any stereotype or label.
  • THIS SUMMER I WILL EAT TOO MUCH: Cookout
  • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: Winston, my stuffed sloth
  • FUN FACT: I’ve never bought shampoo (my dad has an unlimited supply)

 

2019 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAURE FITZSIMMONS

Laure is a student at the University of Georgia. This is Laure’s third summer serving with Passport and her first as assistant director.

“Passport to me is a place I’ve learned to call a second home. Passport means being surrounded by Christian community who cherishes genuine relationship and supports one another while encouraging campers, chaperones, and staff alike to develop a personal relationship with our awesome God!”

QUICK FACTS:

  • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Isaiah 6:8
  • FAVORITE SILLY SONG: Boom Chicka Boom
  • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: I think of tackling every day knowing that no matter what God’s got out back.
  • THIS SUMMER I WILL EAT TOO MUCH: Chick-fil-a
  • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: fuzzy blanket
  • FUN FACT: My first summer on staff I learned how to play the bass guitar and have played each year in worship since!
  • CARTOON I MOST IDENTIFY WITH:  Dory

 

Recreation Coordinator: Beth Plympton

Beth is a student at Radford University. This is Beth’s second summer serving with PASSPORTkids.

“Passport to me is a family of servants that are joined together through God’s calling in their lives. It is one of the branches that is rooted in Christ’s vine, and each individual that is involved can feel God’s overflowing presence in this ministry. Through these deep roots, I am able to call Passport a home.”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: 2 Corinthians 4:9
    • FAVORITE REC GAME: Any game that involves water!
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: the strong-minded. I think of the people who wake up and get out of bed every day knowing they have to face a battle. The people who fight every day for their victories and make it look easy to those around them.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: my Burt’s Bees chapstick
    • FUN FACT: I won the superlative of “Most School Spirit” my senior year of high school.

 

Worship Coordinator: Molly Garret

Molly is a student at Florida Southern College and is graduating in May with a degree in Nursing. This is Molly’s third summer serving with PASSPORT and her second as the PASSPORTkids Worship Coordinator.

“As a camper, Passport was always a home away from home for me and a safe space for me to grow in my faith. Passport holds a very special place in my heart and I love witnessing how coming to camp impacts so many lives!”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Micah 6:8 (also favorite theme!)
    • FAVORITE THEME SONG: This Wild Life
    • FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: Start A Fire
    • MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Camper Interp Dances! They always make me cry (in a great way)!
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: Doing what is right even when it’s not easy.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: Skorts
    • FUN FACT: My best friend is my dog, Zero, and we have matching pajamas.

 

Choices Coordinator: Ethan Houser

Ethan is a student at NC State and this is his third summer serving with Passport. This is his first summer serving on the PASSPORTkids team.

“To me, Passport is a loving and welcoming community of Christians that continues to mean the world to me. This community has had a large role in helping me develop into the person that I am today through spiritual and personal growth, strong and lasting friendships, and an environment fostering love and acceptance to all. Passport is truly a family to me.”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE:Proverbs 3:5-6
    • FAVORITE BOARD GAME: Monopoly
    • FAVORITE SILLY SONG: Little Red Wagon
    • CARTOON I MOST IDENIFY WITH: Goofy
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: When I think of Fearless, I think of doing the right thing regardless of society’s expectations. Fearlessness is the ability to be unafraid of the consequences of courage because you know God is always there with you.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: My passport sweatshirt
    • FUN FACT: I once drove back to Raleigh for an NC State football game the day after getting my wisdom teeth removed and my family saw me on tv while watching from home!

 

Camp Pastor: Lauren Davis

Lauren is a student at Spelman College. This is her first summer serving with Passport. We can’t wait for your children to meet her!

“I can’t wait to spend my whole summer ministering to God’s people, and having so many new experiences! I’m also excited to grow in my own ministry, and spend lots of time with God.”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Micah 6:8
    • FAVORITE THEME SONG: This Wild Life
    • FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: Start A Fire
    • FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: Encourage Yourself— Tri City Singers
    • FAVORITE SNACK FOOD: goldfish!
    • FAVORITE BOOK (OTHER THAN THE BOOK): ‘I’m search of our mother’s gardens’ — Alice Walker
    • TWO WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: empathetic and committed
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: Jesus!
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: a swimsuit!
    • FUN FACT: I’m a former cheer captain!