Team Members 2011

	Paul Summers My name is Paul Summers and I am the team leader for our next Cambodian Mission trip. As a pastor it is my privilege to lead a team that is willing to embark on this trip to assist and encourage our partners on the field. One of the greatest aspects of this journey is watching our team discover that every day is an opportunity for mission.
	Richard Dwyer My name is Richard Dwyer and I am co-leading our Cambodia mission’s team in 2011.  I love being a part of a team that seeks to grow in their faith and trust in God.  Watching our team mature in their journey with God and reflecting his character is a great thrill.  I’m looking forward to being a part of God’s mission and blessing to our partners and the people of Cambodia.
	John Cox I am representing the Valiant Men’s ministry. I am going to Cambodia because I feel God has called me to go and share his love through a personal and practical way.
	Rob Sherry My name is Rob Sherry and I'm representing the Valiant Mens ministry. I'm going to Cambodia because I live a blessed life and I see this as an opportunity to 'give something back'. I'd like to think that through work with our partners in Cambodia that we'll have a lasting impact on the lives of the people we meet and inspire them to 'change another life'. I also see this as an opportunity to live my values and engage my family in this activity to help my children understand the gift of serving others".
	Jake Sell My name is Jake Sell and I am a key leaders for vine young Adults. This is my second trip and I am looking forward to experiencing the Lords power and mercy as He acts in the lives of His people and in the team that goes over. Hoping to be used in new ways and stretched into things i didn’t think i could do.
	Corinne Beckmann My name is Corinne. I am 17 years old, and I am currently in Year 12. I am involved with the Childrens Ministry, running around with kids in Kindergarten and Year 1 every Sunday, as well as leading at Kids Activity Days and other Childrens Ministry events throughout the year. I have recently become involved in the Worship Ministry on a Sunday evening, singing once a month. I want to go to Cambodia because I believe that it is a wonderful thing that our God is doing. I see this trip as a way that I can live out my faith in a very real way, and as something that will impact me for a long time.
	Lachlan Berger I'm Lachlan Berger, a youth leader of Across the Way (Years 5-6) and Impact (Years 7-8), on Friday nights, and apart of the tech team, Projecting song slides and the sermon on Sunday nights.  The first time the Cambodia Mission Trip came around (2009) I put it off immediately, because of fears of Cambodia, and didn't know what to expect, the second time it came around (2010) I gave allot more thought to it, but due to HSC, and no source of income, again, put it off, this year I got a job (finally!) then a few weeks later the application forms for the 2011 trip came out and it just made sense that the two would go hand in hand. I gave it allot of thought and I got a strong urge to go and make a difference.
	Andrew Barnett My name is Andrew Barnett and I am representing the Vine community. I am seeking to be used in relationships, partnerships and teams because Gods kingdom is built on a network of relationships. I am seeking to be used through the friendships I make because I believe humanity is the greatest resource. Humans are resiliant, adaptable, explorers and most of them dont even give up
	Lisa Brooke My name is Lisa Brooke.  I head up The Vigour Ministry along with Julie Griffiths.  I have been looking for a opportunity and time where I can serve the Lord on a short term mission trip and am so excited to be going.  I believe we are all called to serve God in practical ways and there is something about going that you can't experience by staying.  I feel privileged to be able to come along side both my church brothers and sisters and my Cambodian Christian family to serve God and his people in this way.
	Helen Dwyer My name is Helen Dwyer and I am both co-leading the team with Richard and Paul along with leading the women’s team. I’m really excited to be serving alongside some amazing men and women from our church as we serve our sisters and brothers in Cambodia. I’m passionate about relationship building and particularly love supporting women as they explore their relationship with Jesus and what his unique plan is for them.
	Rachael McKay My name is Rachael and I am representing vine. I want to go to Cambodia because I believe in the mission and focus of GBC and I can’t wait to see God work through me and the rest of the team in strengthening and mobilising God’s army in Cambodia.
	Ros Smith-White I’m Ros Smith-White and I’m one of those representing the Vigour Women’s ministry.  After returning from the 2010 trip, and having been confronted with the incredible need there, I had a desire to continue to be involved in Cambodia in some way.  I feel privileged to be going back in a Prayer Ministry role, and I look forward to seeing how God will be working during the STM of 2011 and through the team who will be supporting by their prayers.
	Sharon Dawson My name is Sharon Dawson and I'm representing the Vigour women’s ministry. I committed to prayer, the prospect of going to Cambodia and the Lord has opened the doors for     this to happen. I see this as a great opportunity to work with people from our church using our varied gifts and skills to serve alongside our mission partners in their various ministries.  Through hard work in a serving capacity, I want to be able to share God's love and grace to a people and country that has suffered much injustice.
	Graham Holdsworth This time I will be returning to Cambodia as a part of the leadership team representing the Valiant men’s ministry. I once again look forward to being stretched by God in the challenges that lay ahead both spiritually and physically. Seeing God's work being done by so many different people in so many different ways has reminded me that the opportunities to share the gospel are endless. I'm looking forward to being a part of this year's team as God builds, grows, unifies and guides us. I can't wait to see how God is going to use us to build His Kingdom,
	Steve Dawson My name is Steve Dawson and I'm representing the Valiant Men’s ministry Why Cambodia? I was greatly encouraged to hear what the Lord has been doing in Cambodia through GBC and mission partners in past years.  I would like to make a personal contribution to His work there and deepen my heart for mission through this trip.
	Kym Riethmuller My name is Kym Riethmuller representing Vine. The mission trip to Cambodia is something I wanted to be involved in because I have been looking for an opportunity for short term mission for a while. There are many aspects of the trip that I am looking forward to and while I am anticipating that I will learn a lot from the trip, I also hope to contribute in a small way to the projects we will be involved in.
	Saka Djoeandy My name is Saka Djoeandy and I am representing Valiant the men's Valiant ministry.  I want to go to help support and serve our team and partners in Cambodia in any way I can.  It's a great privilege to be used by God and I'm looking forward to seeing Him work through our team.
	Jes Meacham My name is Jes and I will be (attempting to) fill the shoes of Martin Johnson as the Communications & Media Intern. I've always had a heart for sharing God's love and Documenting the world that God has given us, and so for me this trip is not only putting those two things together, but also giving me the chance to share the trip with the rest of our church.