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 | Ben Ahrens
Elmwood, Ontario, Canada
Ben grew up on a dairy farm in southwestern Ontario. He spent three years in Bible college studying Counseling and Biblical Studies. Through these years, he developed a passion for working with youth in street ministries as well as in the wilderness. Ben enjoys running, adventuring, canoeing, Euchre, random situations, poutine, and a pressed dark bold roast coffee, paper filtered with whole cream and a spot of turbinado sugar.
“... Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. in your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing bu taking the very natrue of a servant, being made in human likeness.” - Philippians 2: 4-7
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 | Benjamin Laomian
N’Gaoundere, Cameroon, Africa
Benjamin or “Benjy” as his friends call him, was born in N’Gaoundere, Cameroon where he spent his childhood with his family and earned his education. Benjy is interested in communication across cultures and believes that “the colors of the rug makes its beauty.” This means that the diversity of the languages and cultures makes God’s creation perfect and beautiful. Benjy also likes sports, especially soccer and jogging. He also enjoys working with different people and learning new languages. To finish, he strongly believes that God is LOVE.
“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions- it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2: 4-5
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 | Ellen Lindblom
Negaunee, Michigan
Ellen just finished her second year of college at Northern Michigan University where she studies political science. She was born and raised in Negaunee, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Superior. This past summer Ellen was on staff at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls, Michigan. She loves music, laughter, and making new friends, and is very excited to serve with Youth Encounter on Captive Free West Coast. In her spare time, Ellen likes to read, cook, watch movies, follow the news, and rock out.
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:31-34
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 | Erica Stephen
Crown Point, Indiana
Erica Stephen is an Early Childhood Educator. This past year she taught preschool and was very active with the youth at her home church. She has a very large family consisting of three brothers, two sisters, and her parents. She loves to spend time with her friends doing something active, and if the weather is nice outside! The sport that she likes best is tennis. She also love to read, play her guitar, and write.
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.’” - Jeremiah 29:11
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 | Natalie Wines
Moraga, California
Natalie lives in a small town on the East Bay Area of California. She graduated from Campolindo High School with her class in 2011. She adores working with all ages of the youth at her church. She absolutely loves spending time with her friends and family, hiking and being outside, taking care of animals, and meeting new people. Music has been an important part of her life since her elementary years and she has been walking with the Lord for her whole life. Natalie is excited to use the gifts God gave her to spread His love!
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.” - Psalm 40:3
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 | As of January 30, 2012 Natalie Wines is no longer serving with Captive Free West Coast. |
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