Youth  Camp  Participant  Profiles


When you sign up to be a prayer partner, you can request to pray for one of the following individuals that will be attending our youth camp in Cape Town from July 6-9.  More people will be added to this list as we get to know more youth.

If you don't have a preference, we will pair you up!  Once you have a partner, we will send you more detailed information and update you with prayer requests if possible.

ARTHUR

About:
Arthur is from Bloemfontein but moved to Cape Town for school and work.  He graduated from college last December and worked for an IT company for a short time afterwards.  He enjoys music, especially playing the piano and guitar and singing harmonies.  He also likes jogging, hiking, and playing basketball

Arthur is looking forward to discovering something new about God and having great fellowship at youth retreat.

Prayer Requests:
- Youth retreat will be his first experience leading a small group, so he hopes he can communicate with his group in an effective, genuine way.
- For guidance in regards to his plans for the future.

Jason

About:
Jason is originally from Northeast China, but has been working and studying in Cape Town for many years now.  Ever since he started leading the youth group last year, he has hoped to be able to arrange a youth retreat.  This will be the first one that he is planning and running!

Prayer Requests:
- That Jason's English would be sufficient to understand the messages
- That he can stick to a study plan to complete some lab work for his Master's program before the retreat begins
- That the retreat would run smoothly and safely
- That God would prepare the hearts of the campers
- That God would especially be with three Chinese speaking campers who are new to the church

Leewin

About:
Leewin is from Bloemfontein, and is currently studying accounting at the university there.  His family has housed and fed our mission teams since 2004.  He likes filming and editing videos, and is almost always down to try new things and experiences.

Leewin is looking forward to youth camp because hearing others' opinions and thoughts challenges him in the way he thinks and feels about his faith.

Prayer Request:
That he would have peace of mind for his future, which seems very uncertain right now (since he is almost finished with school).

Eveny

About:
Eveny is from Bloemfontein, and is currently studying law at the university there.  She is an only child, but has many adopted siblings, including her brother, Sikai, who has Down Syndrome.  She can often be found raising money for his treatments or raising awareness of Down Syndrome in her community.

Eveny has been coming to our youth retreats for the last two years.  She is excited to strengthen her relationship with God and meet new people at youth camp this year.

Prayer Requests:
- For her studies
- For Sikai's health, because he has been to the hospital a few times this year

REID

About:
Reid is from Bloemfontein, and is currently studying actuarial science at the university there.  When Naomi first met him, he was 13!  He is a pretty competitive person, and likes to play basketball, PC games, and piano in his spare time. 

Reid is excited to meet new people and strengthen his relationship with God at youth camp this year. 

Prayer Requests:
- To be focused in his studies
- To continue building his confidence

ARNOLD

About:
Arnold got to know Naomi, Edwin, and Elanor at a really young age, when he participated in the yearly VBSs that were held.  He is from Bloemfontein, but his family moved to Cape Town last year.  He is currently in 9th grade. 

If you ever make food for Arnold, it may be helpful to know that he likes eating chips but dislikes avocadoes, butternut squash and sweet potatoes.  Also, he will probably beat you in a game of chess.

Arnold is looking forward to seeing some old friends at youth retreat, and learning more about God.

Prayer Requests:
- For a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of God's love
- To obediently follow God's will and grow in righteousness and Christ-like character

REGINA

About: 
Regina is from Bloemfontein, but is now in college in Cape Town.  She plans to become a dietician.  Regina can be fairly shy and quiet, but she's always kind and friendly.  She also grew up going to the VBSs held by Naomi, Edwin, and Elanor. 

She is looking forward to the worship times at youth retreat and learning more about God with the other youth.

Prayer Request:
Since none of her close friends are attending the retreat, she hopes she won't feel alone and that it will be easy for her to make new friends.