Lauren Fortner

                                                                                               
              Hi everyone. My name is Lauren. I am 17 years
young and I’ve been blessed with an awesome life! I’m from Clarkston,
Michigan. I’m involved all over the place at my church, The Freedom Center.

           I was introduced to Christianity in my bedroom at 6 years old, but
rededicated my life at 13. I lived a double life all through middle school, but until God showed me who I was, I never fully understood my purpose in life. Through family problems, leaving my friends, moving churches, a bad relationship… He was the only one still cheering me on. He’s the best gift I’ve ever received and I feel
honored to be given this opportunity to share my faith and his love.
            I sing and play piano in my youth group and I’ve also danced my
whole life, on a company team until I quit about two years ago to spend more of
my time dancing at my church. I lead a dance class for 4th-7th grade students every tuesday. Such
an awesome privilege to be able to teach kids how to dance for God at a
young age. I love it!
           Im a nanny
for 4 children. Twins age 2, a 3 year old, and a 4 year old! But I still love
it even when it’s tough. And trust me… it gets tough ha.
           My 21 yr old sister is my best friend, she’s taught me everything I know from missions to how to style my hair ha. She’s a beautiful woman of god and I look up to her in everything she does. I’m her maid of honor August 8th! =)
      
Just some random extra things….   
-Im silly but somehow shy at the same time.
-I LOVE to serve people.
-I think about things that happened last week, and laugh.
-I can fall asleep in a second (literally)… anywhere, anytime.
-I loveeee hot tea.
-My boyfriend does devos with me everyday.
-I think worship is pure beauty.
-My heart aches for sex trafficking.
-I have to say… Im loving that the list seems to be just girls. =)
-Im ridiculously excited for this trip!!!! =)