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Sarah Groot

I grew up in the South Bay of Los Angeles in a Chinese American home. Went to undergrad at Occidental College where I met my husband Daniel Groot in the college ministry: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. I have been working with InterVarsity for the last 20 years. I have 3 children and currently reside in Long Beach.

Primary Responsibilities at FOL
Disciple and shepherd children, youth, young adults and families.

Must have songs on your mix tape
Songs by Mariah Carey Celine Dion, Whitney Houston
90's RNB
Worship songs

What's your ideal day?
Get up slowly, have a nice breakfast, read a book, go to the pool, take a nap, and have dinner with friends and family and play board games

Favorite Restaurant in Long Beach
Elephant Thai

Last meal on Earth?
Anything Asian

Place you'd love to visit again?
China, Croatia

What makes you laugh?
People singing badly on TikTok

What brings you to tears?
People's stories

What do you like most about serving at FOL?
I love the people of FOL.

Something no one would ever guess about you?
I love Hollywood gossip and murder mystery podcasts.