Daryl & Betsy Griswold

Why did you choose the Estonia College Ministry trip?
Daryl: Betsy and I have a strong heart for Europeans. We have several very close friends in Germany and have traveled extensively in Europe. Most people in Europe do not see the church as relevant to their daily lifes. They support the church only through their taxes. But through our German friends, we have seen that Europeans are open to God and having a relationship with Jesus. They need the relevant environments for that to happen. I believe that God has big plans in store for Europe. I see this trip to Estonia as my chance to be a part of that plan.
Betsy: Because Daryl and I have a heart for Europe and Europeans and want to help them understand what it is like to have a personal relationship with Christ, if they so choose.

What is your favorite movie?
Daryl: We don't go to many movies. Most movies that we see are on airplanes when we are traveling. If pushed, my favorite movies (those movies that I would watch any time they came on) would be 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'Monty Python and the Pursuit of the Holy Grail'.
Betsy: The Way We Were.

What is your favorite kind of music? Favorite artist or group?
Daryl: I like rock music. I enjoy the music at Buckhead Church a lot. I have a difficult time remembering who plays what song or the name of a song. But my favorite musician would have to be Kristian Stanfill, since he is going with us to Estonia.
Betsy: Jazz-Opera-Irish music-"Classics"; James Taylor and Diana Krall.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Daryl: Tithe. You will never miss it and its the best deal you will ever get.
Betsy: Have confidence in yourself. You can do anything you set out to achieve.

What is your favorite Bible verse? Favorite quote?
Daryl: Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious for anything but in everything by prayer and petition with Thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of GOD, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Betsy: Bible verse - Philippians 4:13. Quote - Take time each day to build up others. When you build up others, you build up yourself and the whole organization. Jim Casey: Founder of UPS.

What are five words you would use to describe your faith walk thus far?
Daryl: Learning and leaning more every day.
Betsy: Strong, weak, consistent, inconsistent, hopeful.