Summer Missionary Profile: John Simmons
John Simmons is a junior at Lee University who is currently serving in the Dominican Republic with Students’ International.
What’s your major?
Health and Wellness
Three things you can’t currently live without?
People, Pica Pollo, & Siesta
Three things you miss most?
Sweet Tea, Air Conditioning, & Justin Tatum
Best moment so far?
Seeing one of my participants come to know Christ
Most difficult moment so far?
Seeing medical issues that could easily be treated in the United States, but here are asecondary concern because of poverty
A typical day for me looks like…
Assisting my two site leaders with running the site while including teams that come in to serve, as well as assisting teams with experiencing Dominican culture
How can we pray for you?
Applying my experiences from here in the DR to life at home
Fast food you can’t wait to eat?
The Cheesy Frito Burrito from Taco Bell
What is the purpose of your particular mission trip?
Internship with Students’ International, assisting at the Men’s Sports Site
