Our Team!

Its Saturday morning. Its hard to believe that less than 48 hours from now, we will be enroute!

I would like to introduce you to "the team" - the people who have been together for about a year. We are more than a team, we are a small group, a fellowship. We are bonded by common goals, common work and a God who has put us together for this purpose.

Hans and Hilda Dam - Hans, in partnership with his brother, own and operates Clarences Service Centre in Fenwick. His expertise was proven two years ago when he and a few other team members managed to get an old tractor going in Guatemala. Hans will be our work co-ordinator, figuring out what has to be done for the day. Hans is married to Hilda who works at her brothers' hardware store. She is a generous, caring and fun lady and took care of getting many, many school supplies donated for us to take along. They have five kids, four of them are married and have four grandsons.

Michael Klapwyk - Michael works for his father-in-law, GreenPark Nurseries, helping with marketing, field work and tractor work. He is married to Laura and they live in Caistor Centre. Michael has good expreience in construction and carpentry and will be a great assest to the team as the school needs desks repaired, cupboards made and doors hung.

Matt Oussoren - Matt joined us less than a week ago! His heart was stirred while attending the commissioning service. Matt is an electrician and own/operates his own business. Matt will be a great addition to our team as there is great need for this kind of work when building a new school. God bless you, Matt, as you prepare for this trip with such short notice!

Evert and Nellie Prinsen - Evert is a retired tool and die maker. He has much experience and knowledge on how to fix just about anything. One of his hobbies is to restore antique cars to running condition. Nellie is a homemaker, mother to four married kids, grandma to 16, and great-grandma to 2! Don't let that fool you, both are in amazing health and have been great to have on our team. Evert is our videographer for the week. We are so pleased you are able to join us! They attend Maranatha CRC in St. Catharines.

Ed and Ans Roorda - Ed also owns and operates his own business, along with his wife Ans. They own Oakridge in Fenwick. Ed will likely be put to work building cabinets and doing other construction on the third floor. Ed is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying skiing and snowmobiling. Ans is the mother of four girls and also grandma. She loves to read. Together, she and Ed will be leading our team in devotions and worship during the evenings.

Lloyd and Anita Wierenga - Lloyd and Anita are partners in a greenhouse operation. Both work and play hard in life. Lovers of the outdoors, camping, and canoeing, spending time with their families is priorty. Both have a wonderful sense of humour and we look forward to alot of laughter. They have four children, all in university or highschool. Lloyd has been taking pictures over the past year and will continue to do so as our 'official' photographer. Anita has taken charge of gathering and taking a first-aid kit. Our prayer is that we will not have to use it!

Karl and Wilma Vahrmeyer - Karl own/operates a nursery and cut ornamental branch business along with his three sons. He has been on many mission trips and lends his experiences to us all. He is our treasurer and made sure all the funds donated were recorded and turned in properly to Worldwide Christian Schools. Wilma is mom to five kids, three who are married, and grandma to 2. Wilma is Team Leader and this is the third team she has led. She volunteers once a week at the office of Worldwide Christian Schools and has developed a passion for this organization.

So, there you have it - twelve people who's lives have been condensed to a few sentences! Do not be fooled - all of our team members are beautiful and gifted people who have contributed much to the tone and spirit of this team. Please continue to pray for the team as a whole and also for the individuals on this team. All come from different walks of life, all are experiencing different thoughts and feelings as the day comes near. Some are worried about home, parents, kids, their businesses, travelling, health and more. Pray for the peace of Christ in our hearts as we go!