Monday, March 19, 2007

Meet the Team!




Hello everyone! Soon we'll be leaving for Thailand! Right now we're rushing around, cleaning up our rooms, packing our bags, and having fun with the rest of the people here at the base before we part for two months.

Our flight leaves this Friday morning. We're travelling with the Laos team and we're first flying into Moscow, Russia... then we head off to Bangkok, Thailand!

A short introduction to our team:


Name: Sindre Solberg
Age: 22
From: Norway
About Sindre: Sindre once bungee jumped the highest bungee jump in the world! Sindre is married to Stina.
Team Role: Sindre is our team leader. He is also in charge of Worship and Intercession in the team. He and Jan are also handling the team's finances while in Thailand.







Name: Stina Solberg
Age: 25
From: Norway
About Stina: Stina came in third place in Norway's National Junior Championship Pole-Vaulting Competition! Also, she is married to Sindre.
Team Role: Stina is the other leader on our team! She is also responsible for drama and dance, along with Solbjørg.










Name: Jan-Michael Beyer
Age: 22
From: Germany
Random Fact: Jan's favorite actor is David Hasslehoff. He and David are "good friends"! :)
Team Role: Jan will be in charge of finances with Sindre.









Name: Kathrine Weld
Age: 20
From: Norway
About Kathrine: You know that you really know Kathrine when you know she's kidding. She can fool almost anyone with her witty sense of humor.
Team Role: Kathrine will be in charge of food for the team!









Name: Melissa Heck
Age: 19
From: USA
About Melissa: Melissa has lost count of how many teeth she has had pulled by the dentist... but she thinks it's either 14 or 16.
Team Role: As the "nurse" for the team, Melissa will bring medical supplies. She's also responsible for parties, along with Solbjørg.








Name: Solbjørg Reckmann
Age: (almost) 21
From: Norway
About Sol: One day, at 11 years old, Sol decided to take a walk over to her friend's house. On her way there, she noticed that it was just a little bit more cold and breezy than usual. When her friend answered the door, she looked at Sol in an odd way and then asked her where her pants were. Sol simply forgot to put on her pants over her long underwear before going out. :)
Team Role: Sol will be responsible for drama and dance along with Stina, as well as parties along with Melissa.


Yes, that's us! BUT WAIT! There is One more... the most important member... and that would be... GOD! Without God in the middle of our team, we would not be able to function. When Jesus gave the command to "go out and make disciples of all nations...", He included a promise; "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." We are so thankful for His promise to be with us wherever we go and therefore we know that we need not worry or be scared, but we can rest assured, knowing we are in the hands of our Creator. All of us are excited to get going now, and we all appreciate your prayers very much!

God bless you all!

~The Thailand Team
Sindre, Stina, Jan-Michael, Kathrine, Melissa, Solbjørg

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Hallah kjære!!!
Takk for KJEMPE koselig besøk ikveld, det er ALLTID godt å treffe deg, vennen min. Håper siste pakking går greit - og at du føler deg friskere til fredag ;-)

Gla i deg, Kathrine!!!

Stor klem fra søster ;-)

Gooooooooo tur til hele gjengen!!!!

timbeyer said...

Gebt richtig Gas. Mein Gebet ist Euch und euren Ttun sicher!!!

Nicht mehr, nicht weniger, nicht anderes als Gottes Willen!

Janelle said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww... so exciting that you guys are in thailand- or at least soon! I'm a bit jealous. Too bad i just missed you guys- i'm on my way back to norway on monday. Scotland has been good though.
Many blessings, and prayers!
you guys are a great team :)

Lillian said...

Hey guys! =) Fun to read about the team, and Thailand. Hope you experience lots of cool stuff there!! Eat some "flied lice" (fried rice) for me..=)
And say hi to Sacatreto, pastor Michael and Hanna if you are working with them this year..=)
By the way: I havent had contact with Stina or Sindre sens you got married! Congratulations!! =D Im just a bit late..

Best wishes for your outreach!!!
Lillian

Jacque said...

Hi Melissa and team,
God bless you and your work. I can feel and see the excitement and joy of the Lord in your pictures and text. I can't wait to see what great things God has prepared for you to do in this mission field. He is already delighting in you. Keep pressing on.