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Team Spotlight: Hermes

Hermes. I first met Hermes in 2013 during my Hands On semester. He became really close with Kai and the two of them did a lot together! I didn't really know Hermes a great deal back then. What I knew, I of course loved! He was always willing to teach about Malagasy culture and how to make coffee. And I knew he loved guitar! Hermes then and Hermes now are like 2 different people.

When I moved to Madagascar, I was very excited to see him! I didn't know what our friendship had in store, but I was excited to build on what was there from before. As before, Hermes has always been willing to help. Even though he is much younger than me, I have appreciated his willingness and desire to help. Whether it is helping me know the best way to speak to someone or being the brother that makes sure no one messes with me or calling me out, in love, when I start walking in my own ways instead of the Lord's, he is always ready.

It has been a joy to watch him in ministry too. I cannot tell you the amount of times listening to his passion for Scripture brings a smile to my face. He knows how Jesus changed his life, and he wants to see that for his people. He desires to see people understand the Word of God and live according to what God has laid out for us.

While all these are very serious and great things, he also loves to laugh. You can see the joy of the Lord in the fun he has! He plays guitar better than most people I know and is incredibly gifted in knowing what sounds good. My favorite thing is when he mimics Ancil's Trini accent! He loves being with his wife and taking care of his growing family!


Hermes, you are so talented and an incredible gift to me and Ancil. It has been such a delight to see the Lord grow and stretch you into the man you are today. I am so excited to see how He grows you in the years to come!

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