Seeking to Surrender In the northern reaches of Sumatra, Indonesia, nestled in a small city, something extraordinary was about to unfold. Hundreds of teenagers, over 400 in all, gathered for a one-week revival camp. They came from churches scattered across the region, each bringing their hopes, struggles, and faith. From the moment the camp began,...
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Stories
From Coca-Cola to Jesus
(Pedro – 28, Brazil) The street market in a famous Thailand city provided the perfect spot for dinner with my wife and friends. Stalls lined the streets and tourists and locals alike shopped among the trinkets enjoying the aroma of the local Thai food. As we walked, a small drink stand caught our attention. After...
A DTS Journey
(Thea – 17, Malaysia) Before coming onto my DTS life was not always straightforward. On the outside I projected happiness but on the inside I was struggling with low self-image, anxiety and a sense of hopelessness. I was close to breaking point as the persona I had tried to build was falling to pieces. Inside...
The Prodigal Son Returns
We were on outreach in a village, running various children’s programs, visiting elderly people’s homes, and engaging in numerous other activities. One afternoon, while working with a new church plant, we were sent out to visit new believers. Our small group of three arrived at the first house, where an old lady awaited us. I...
Above the Clouds
(Nils – 19, Germany) On a misty morning, our outreach team set out on a two hour drive to a village high in the mountains. Time here seemed to stand still as we looked down into the clouds that now separated us from the bustling world below. On arrival the villagers greeted us with warm...
A Small Girl’s Gift
Pedro (Brazilian, DTS Outreach in Thailand) One day, our team gathered at a house in Thailand to worship with the host family. During our time together, we decided to offer prayers for the household. A particularly memorable moment occurred when a mother brought forward her little girl, around 8 years old, who had significant hearing...
