this year's connect team
My name is Sophie Bacon and I'm currently studying Schools, Youth and
Community Work with Centre for Youth Ministry. I will gain a degree JNC
which will allow me to do youth work as a career. I am passionate about
lots of things, mostly Christ and His impact on the universe and everyone in it.
I love spending time with those I love, also I think it's great meeting new
people and gaining as much experience as you can. I love travelling and I can't
wait to see more of the world. So I'm in a new season of my life in which
I have moved to Okehampton to work and serve the school community and
surrounding area. I think its going to be a real challenge but with prayer
and support I can't wait to see God's advancing.
Abi Packwood (Crediton)
Hi! My name is Abi, I come from Guildford but have spent the last 3 years
studying Geography in Aberystwyth. I love the countryside and the outdoors,
so I think Devon is going to be a great place to live and work. I am looking
forward to getting involved in the community of Crediton through the work
that I will be doing in Queen Elizabeth Community College and youth groups
around the town. My hope is to get alongside and support and encourage
young people wherever they're at in their journey through life.
Kate Jefferson (Chulmleigh)
I am married to Nick and we have 2 children, Amelia and Riley. We live just outside
Chulmleigh in a shared farmhouse. I grew up in Devon and I was educated at
Q.E.C.C. in Crediton as a boarder. When I left school I chose childcare as a
career and was a nanny for 8 years. I have been working as a volunteer with
young people in the church and youth club in Chulmleigh for over 3 years.
I am very excited about continuing the work of Connect in Chulmleigh
Community College and local youth groups. I hope that with the help of the
Holy Spirit I can introduce more young people to a God that is real and cares
about them.