Thursday, September 12, 2013

Interview with Queen Esther


Queen Esther  |  Carrie Thompson
Carrie has been a part of APJ ministries since it began in 2008. She began helping out with small jobs backstage, but had the opportunity more recently to be a more prominent part of the ministry; in coordinating retreats, a few small roles in last year's Christmas production, and was part of the team that traveled to Australia and Russia earlier this year. She currently works part time at a consignment shop in Lutz and enjoys going for coffee with friends, spending time with siblings, and most of all, watching God work in her life and the lives of those around her.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Meet The Two Vengeful Maidens Who Plot to Take the King's Life

The story of Esther takes an interesting plot twist when instead of Morticai overhearing two men plotting to take King Xerxes life, he stumbles upon two maidens plotting revenge...



Tereh (Date #1) | Cyndie Jalbert
Cynthia Jalbert is 17 years old and is the 7th born of 8 children. Working with a Passion for Jesus from the beginning, Cynthia has enjoyed counseling, speaking, singing and acting at APJ events. She thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Christmas Through the Ages and Daughters of Easter productions and is looking forward to performing in Queen of Persia. She loves teaching American sign language, playing classical guitar, and drinking coffee.




Bigatha (Date #2) | Hannah
Hannah is a fourteen year old Florida native. She has been involved in APJ for four years, and is excited about what the Lord is doing with this ministry. Apart from serving the Lord, Hannah enjoys playing the piano and guitar, and also holds the title of "the family zoo-keeper" of their assorted animals. She also enjoys acting and singing, and is actively involved in the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association (NCFCA.) Hannah is extremely blessed to be apart of this program and is very grateful for the relationships that the Lord has provided through this outreach. 


Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Interview with Haman and His Wife



Haman | Jonathan Schweinshaupt
Jonathan Schweinshaupt is a 20 year old college student He is currently enrolled full time at Luther Rice University. Jonathan enjoys sports, music and ministry.  His goal is to serve the Lord in the area of witnessing, music and  discipleship so that others will use their lives for God's glory.

Zeresh (Haman's Wife) | Trina Narankevizius
Trina Narankevicius has been involved with A Passion for Jesus since its beginnings in 2008. She is the second born of ten children, and married her best friend Mark last April. Together they write, minister to youth, serve at their local church, and lead Bible studies. Trina works as a secretary for her church, tutors, and keeps 'house'. She is passionate about history, good literature, a great cup of coffee, spending time with her siblings and friends, having deep discussions with her husband, and digging into God's Word.