Tag Archives: DTS

Love — even when you’re not loved back

Posted on February 12, 2013 by mstenson

Working with an unreached people group in Creel by Emily B, DTS student Creel, Mexico January 20-February 3, 2013 Emily paints a little girl’s face during the Carnival party So many thoughts and images came to mind as soon as … Continue reading →

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I left a piece of my heart on that street

Posted on February 12, 2013 by mstenson

by Kenzie K, DTS student Kolkata, India  Playing with kids on the streets of India On the streets in Kolkata, I’m overwhelmed by my surroundings: Dogs itching, horns honking, children running, and never-ending noise. A child runs up and takes … Continue reading →

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Jesus Speaks the Truth — Corrie’s Testimony

Posted on February 11, 2013 by mstenson

by Corrie, DTS student Bangkok, Thailand  Corrie — YWAM Madison DTS student Our final three nights teaching at A-Mane English Center, my team took the opportunity to present the gospel. We created a skit that would share the story about … Continue reading →

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Discovering New Gifts from God

Posted on February 11, 2013 by mstenson

by Corrie, DTS student Bangkok, Thailand  Thai child at English school On the other side of Bangkok we worked with A-Mane English Center, a Christian business that serves mostly Buddhist and Muslim families. Our first few days, we practiced introductions with the … Continue reading →

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Being the tangible love of Christ

Posted on February 5, 2013 by mstenson

by Jordan, DTS student Thailand We had just finished yet another wonderful day at the drop in center, when Florence (one of the staff) asked me if I’d like to accompany her on her regular hospital visit. She said we … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Warmth: Life-saving blankets in Nepal

Posted on January 30, 2013 by mstenson

by Kenzie, DTS student Nepal A Nepali girl smiles I’m siting on a bench surrounded by 34 families–grandmothers, mothers, and children of all ages–who are staring at our team and probably wondering what will happen next. We’re here among the … Continue reading →

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Inspired to Look to God

Posted on January 30, 2013 by mstenson

by Marlo, DTS Student Soroti, Uganda  Last week we paired up to work shifts at a home for children from various backgrounds, including some with or affected by HIV/AIDS. It’s hard to put into words what this time meant to me, … Continue reading →

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My Butterfly Effect

Posted on January 29, 2013 by mstenson

by Rieneke, DTS student Creel, Mexico  Norma’s Mariposa Here in Creel, it is freezing except in places where the sun beams down on you. All around me are Tarahumaran kiddos in their colorful clothes. We’ve been helping with a children’s … Continue reading →

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Team Arrived in Cambodia

Posted on January 29, 2013 by mstenson

by Allison, DTS staff Phnom Pehn, Cambodia First view of Cambodia! We safely made it to Phnom Penh on Friday afternoon after fourteen hours on two bus rides. On Saturday, we were given a cultural orientation. Some of us went … Continue reading →

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What Difference Can One Hour Make?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by mstenson

by Corrie, DTS student Thailand Sunday after church, we visited a slum community to help host a program for the children. We started playing games and learning the kids’ names, and soon we were all friends. With the parents looking … Continue reading →

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