Thursday, December 11, 2008

introductions

Hey everybody! Here are the intro paragraphs and photos that I have received so far. Enjoy getting to know each other a little bit before you come.

Hi, I'm Marie from Norway. I'm 20 years old, and at the moment I'm working in a nursery to save up for the DTS. We have only 1 year olds, and their favourite activity is making us change their nappies.
Last year i lived in London, and this year I thought it would be good travelling a bit further. I've always wanted to go to Africa, and also to take a DTS, so I'm excited to finally find out what it's like!
Home in Hamar, is loads of snow, and freezing. It's great for Christmas, but I'm looking very much forward to summer in Muizenberg. And also to meet all of you! See you soon!

My name is Michael and I'm 18 and live on the south coast of England. I have been to Cape Town once before which is where God first gave me the calling to do a DTS. I have been working as much as I can up to January. I love watching films and also like to edit videos. I am good with computers and I have facebook.

My name is Tim. I'm 19, and I've lived in London all my life. I completed my school/college education earlier in June 08. Before going to university I wanted to take a gap year (so I could come to Africa and go on the DTS), so since September I have been working as a receptionist (my first paid job). I've been at the same church for my whole life, a very relaxed, informal, Anglican church where my Dad used to be the vicar. My main hobbies are sport and music. I love most sports, but in particular football (soccer), rugby, tennis and ski-ing! I love playing guitar in our band at church, and going to concerts and just listening to great music! In the future I would love to work in Africa in economic delevopment and politics, and I dream of one day being British Prime Minister!

My name is Stefan, i'm 23 years old and I come from the small but beautiful country of Switzerland. That's probably one of the reasons why i love to spend time outside. I have an older brother and sister, so i am the youngest in my family, but I am taller than all of them :D, I'm exactly 1.95m. Some of my hobbies are taking pictures, reading books, travelling, cycling, running, swimming, playing football, hiking, reading more books, playing the guitar, listening to music and spending time with friends.
Before i can finally come to South Africa i have to finish my studies in economics at university (yes economics, don't ask me why :D).
What's more? I'm also Dutch citizen, so i hope to learn the Africaans language quickly. I am looking forward to get to know you all and to the things God has ready for us!!!



My name's dani and i'm 19! just left school and currently have no plans of ever going on to uni! but we will just have to see what God has planned i guess. i'm working as a street fundraiser at the moment in the lovely belfast for the charity children in crossfire.. and i'l be doing that until january 1st.. then travel down to s.a to hopefully be changed into a whole new woman of God! can't wait to have my outlook on life changed. exciting stuff!
but yes: God bless and i look forward to meeting you all in jan!xo

My full name is Elisabeth Grace Hannelore Faulkner. I am 18 years old and I live in Toronto Canada. I am the second oldest of four girls. I love art, and majored in visual arts at a high school geared towards the arts. Art is my hobby and passion. I also love to run, and used to play soccer at a very completive level. I have left North America only once, on a school trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. I have been wanting to get out into the world and do something since I was very young. I took a year off from school to figure out what I want to do with my life, and decided to go on a DTS. I found out about YWAM through my older sister who went on an Australian DTS in 07. The only thing that worries me about this trip is being away from my dog for such a long time period. Other wise I am excited beyond words to come to Cape Town. Right now I am a full time employee for American Apparel.


My name is Rebecca Crone. I am from Union, Kentucky, USA. I am so excited about meeting and getting to know everyone! This semester before DTS I have been working a few jobs in my community and full-time volunteering in my church. My hobbies and interests include church-family, work, school and sports. I graduated a year early and hope to make learning my life long vocation. I Ride, Ski and play Ultimate (a game I'm looking foreword to teaching everyone :D). There are a few "fun-facts" about myself.

Hey Hey!!!! My name is Jaclyn from South Africa , Cape Town … I’m 18 years old and I’m Afrikaans…I just finished my Matric year end Nov ( finally 12years of school is ova!!!) and at the moment I’m having an awesome time on my summer holiday.J Where can I start…HMMMMM!!! I’m really outspoken…I’m lank into art. My fav subject EvaJ. Painting and drawing is an awesome way to relax for me J(anything arty I rate)…I love the beach…I just can’t get enough of it…I mean who can???? I’m a really happy go luck Bettie … I’m lank into my music…totally love going 2music festsJJ!!! I’m super inluv with God and can’t stop bringing his name on high....He has changed my life in such an awesome way and I totally dedicate my life too serve him in all ways… I was going to go study fashion designing in 2009 but since I gave my heart full on to the Lord on a Botswana outreach I knew God wanted to use me in another way then just designing…I decided to take a gap year and do the DTS course through YWAM, before studding theology full time and design part time- I’m lank amped for it… I’m soooooo looking forward to the DTS course….C ya all there!!!!JJJ

My name is Keith Nelson. I'm married to a girl named Lisa who is going to be in South Africa with us. I like to do pretty much everything, so if you go do something please invite me. Thanks. I look forward to meeting you all.


Hey! My name is Lisa and I will be coming into lovely South Africa from Seattle, WA with my husband Keith. I am getting really excited about the adventure before us all! I can't wait to see how God will change us through our DTS! I just graduated from Seattle University in June with a Business Management degree. Keith and I have been dying to go on an International journey for years now and we're finally doing it with all ya'll! I thoroughly enjoy sports, in particular soccer (which I hope we'll all play together!), hiking, laughing, campfires, my family, the sunshine (deprived of it in Seattle), Jesus, and friendships. Lookin' forward to meeting you all!

I'm Michelle Brennan. I'm 18 years old and living in the lovely little country of Swaziland. I've lived here for 2 years with my family doing missions work. I like hanging out with people, hiking, swimming, taking pics, and doing just about anything that's fun and exciting! I'm super pumped to be doing a DTS. Can't wait to see what the Lord will do! Looking forward to meeting you all in January! And yes, I will bring my pet lion. God Bless.


My name is Caroline. I'm from Switzerland, 20 years old. I've got 4 brothers, love them all very much (mostly :-)). I like doing sports, especially soccer and snowboarding. I also like being involved in the christian scouts group, playing the guitar, doing arts and drawing and spending time with my friends and with children. My greatest love is Jesus. I want to get to know him better every day.This summer I finished school. At the moment I'm working as a secretary to earn some money for the DTS. After the DTS I will start with a school to become a teacher. I can't wait to come to the DTS start and to get to know you all.


I'll be adding more as soon as I get them. I hope this was helpful and good.

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