Siobhain Dales: A little piece of the story of My Life

Sunday 23 March 2014

A little piece of the story of My Life

When I was on the MAF orientation course in Cairns last month, each of us was asked to stand up in front of all the current MAF personnel from that area and tell a little part of the story of our lives which lead us to joining MAF. This was rather scary, telling 100 strangers about my personal life. But as they all know, I thought I'd share it with the rest of the world!

Find the clip on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/rCqUJ2OBEX4

Sat 15 Mar 2014 - Telling part of my story to MAF personnel

If you would like to ask me any questions about what I talk about in this clip, please email me on YellowShiv@gmail.com.

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I was born in Lincoln in the UK and raised in military communities in England and Germany. Like most kids, what I wanted to be when I grew up changed regularly. Some of my ideas included architect, teacher and mural painter. I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up, but for now God wants me to be an Operations Manager for MAF!

While studying at Southampton University, I decided I’d follow in the footsteps of both my parents and my Granddad by joining the Royal Air Force. I had a short, fulfilling career, working in logistics and airport management in London, Scotland and the Falkland Islands.

My contract ended at the beginning of 2013, giving me the opportunity to ask God, ‘What next?’

In the process of investigating different Christian organisations, my Mum suggested MAF. With no prior knowledge, I was amazed at how many friends not only knew MAF and praised the organisation’s excellent work, but had also flown with them. I even discovered that my home church, Ruislip Baptist, supports MAF.

During the application process I undertook the ‘en route’ course on cross-cultural studies and mission preparation at All Nations College. This was an amazing opportunity for me to deepen my faith in a way I had never had the opportunity to previously. I would strongly recommend en route to anyone planning on working overseas for the first time!

Now I have been accepted by MAF to go to Papua New Guinea, I am really excited (and a little apprehensive) about this immense challenge on the other side of the world, but I know God has equipped me and will continue to walk with me.

As I take each step, I am looking for a team of people willing to travel with me, who are committed to supporting me prayerfully, financially, or both. Could you be one of them?