The October Reef to Outback (RTO) DTS has begun. The quietness of the base has departed as 56 students from 9 different nations have come together to serve, build, care and connect with individuals and communities around Australia and the Pacific. The energy and excitement was greatly welcomed by YWAM Townsville Staff with a center wide Morning Tea. The first week was full with orientation, lectures, and a cross-cultural experience from the Pacific DTS when they blessed us with some dance and song during a morning tea before they left for Papua New Guinea on outreach. During the 2nd week of ‘lecture phase’ the DTS received input from our Director, Ken Mulligan. The students also spent an evening on board the YWAM Medical Ship for a tour. That night they also found out their Outreach locations. There will be 6 teams, 2 staying here in Australia, three teams will be headed to various locations through out Papua New Guinea, and the last team will be going to Fiji. The students and staff are now headed into the 3rd Week of Lectures, where Joanne Blaik, the Training Director, will be speaking. Its shaping up to be another great DTS and the team are excited to see what’s in store through their time at YWAM Townsville!
