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Volunteer Team

Alasdair (Commie)

Name? Alasdair MacPherson
Which church do you go to? Brae Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1977
What is your occupation? Seafood sales for Shetland’s Finest
When did you first come to SCYC? The first camp in 1994
What role do you usually do? Commie
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Los Angeles, its warm, I like the food and most importantly I have friends there.
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? Pep Guardiola, not that I am Man City fan but I admire his management style and the way he plays football
What job did you want to do when you were small? RAF Fighter pilot
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Unfortunately my iPhone
What is your worst habit? Can be over-competitive on occasions

Rhoda, Craft Person

Name? Rhoda MacPherson
Which church do you go to? Brae Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1981
What is your occupation? Housewife, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
When did you first come to SCYC? In 2002
What role do you usually do? Craft person
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? New Zealand, the Maldives, France. Each country inspires me in different ways.
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? I admire the wit of Jane Austen, the godliness of Elisabeth Elliot and the faith of George Muller.
What job did you want to do when you were small? Children’s author, teacher, writer.
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Something creative to do.
What is your worst habit? Chocolate and sometimes I get a bit ‘teachery’.

George, Commie

Name? George Keith
Which church do you go to? Sound Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1978
What is your occupation? Engineer for SIC Independent Living
When did you first come to SCYC? 1994
What role do you usually do? Commie
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Antarctica to see Emperor Penguins
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? Winston Churchill because of his ability to inspire.
What job did you want to do when you were small? Pilot
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Car
What is your worst habit? Snoring

Name? Sheila Keith
Which church do you go to? Sound Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1974
What is your occupation? Policy Officer for Shetland Fishermen’s Association
When did you first come to SCYC? 2001
What role do you usually do? Cook
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?Madagascar, Svalbard and Antarctica to see the amazing animals that live there.
What famous person would you most like to meet and why?William and Catherine Booth as they had a care for everyday people, inspirational with a huge heart.
What job did you want to do when you were small?I didn’t have an occupational ambition when I was small.
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Shower
What is your worst habit? Impatience

Rachel Stout, Leader

Name? Rachel Stout
Which church do you go to? Sound Gospel Hall
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1990
What is your occupation? Community Nurse
When did you first come to SCYC? 2000 as a camper
What role do you usually do? Camp nurse, laundry or leader
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I would love to visit Canada to see the beautiful falls and lakes
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? I would like to meet Ant and Dec as they seem fun
What job did you want to do when you were small? Nurse
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? I would struggle without my phone
What is your worst habit? Leaving things to the last minute

Anita, Office

Name? Anita Keith
Which church do you go to? Sound Gospel Hall
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born 1980
What is your occupation? I have two jobs; I work in the Christian Bookshop in Lerwick and I also work at a Daycare for elderly people.
When did you first come to SCYC? I think I was at the first camp in Tingwall in 1994 and have been at most others since!
What role do you usually do? Office person
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? New Zealand would be awesome. I have family there who I haven’t seen for nearly 20 years.
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? HM Queen Elizabeth II because she is a legend! I have SO much respect for her.
What job did you want to do when you were small? I wanted to own a pink and white ice-cream van. I still do…!
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Sadly I admit it would be my iPhone.
What is your worst habit? Apparently I am always late!

Neil, The Janny

Name? Neil Johnson
Which church do you go to? Brae Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1972
What is your occupation? Maintenance Specialist
When did you first come to SCYC? 1994 to the weekend camp (Alasdair told me it had been cancelled but I came anyway and found that it hadn’t been!)
What role do you usually do? The Janny
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Canada – because it’s almost as beautiful as Shetland (on a fine day) and it is unlikely Alasdair will be there! (just joking you can take that out if you want 😉
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? George Muller – because he was an amazing man of faith.
What job did you want to do when you were small? An Engineer
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? My Shed (contents included)
What is your worst habit? Being – last minute, at everything!

Stuart, Speaker

Name? Stuart Scammell
Which church do you go to? Bethesda Hall, Cardiff
Are you willing to divulge your age!? I’m 46, born in 1972
What is your occupation? I am a full time worker for the Lord, spending time in schools teaching RE, Street Preaching, visiting prison as well as Bible teaching and preaching the Gospel
When did you first come to SCYC? This will be my first visit, I have never been to Shetland before
What role do you usually do? Speaker
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Shetland!!!!! I’ve heard it’s very beautiful!!
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? I too would have liked to have had a chat with Jim Elliot, his wife was so brave to have gone back to the tribe, she loved the Gospel.
What job did you want to do when you were small? I wanted to be a teacher, I managed that one!
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? My computer, as I have terrible handwriting nobody would be able to understand anything I write!
What is your worst habit? Not knowing quite what to write when ask what my worst habit is!

Bethan, Kitchen Helper

Name? Bethan Scammell
Which church do you go to? Bethesda Hall, Cardiff
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Old enough!!
What is your occupation? I finished my job as a paediatric oncology nurse in June to support Stuart in his work for the Lord, it’s a full time job keeping him organised!!!!
When did you first come to SCYC? This will be my first visit, I have never been to Shetland before
What role do you usually do? Kitchen helper
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I’d like to visit Canada I love to see the mountains and lakes
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? I once visited the ‘hidding place’ so I have many questions that I would love to ask Corrie Ten Boom
What job did you want to do when you were small? A teacher or a secretary
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? My iPhone because I use it to keep in touch with my children and often read my Bible using it.
What is your worst habit? I am a bit bossy!

Jenna, Leader

Name? Jenna Laurenson
Which church do you go to? Ebenezer, Lerwick, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1994
What is your occupation? Learning Support Worker at the Anderson High School
When did you first come to SCYC? I came as a camper in 2003
What role do you usually do? Leader
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Canada. I would love to see the scenery. A close second is Nashville – I love country music.
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? I would like to meet Jim and Elisabeth Elliot. They have an incredible testimony.
What job did you want to do when you were small? I wanted to be a vet or a teacher. Not so keen on being a vet now!
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? I don’t think I can choose one. It would have to be both my dog and my phone!
What is your worst habit? Taking too long to get ready.

Sam, Cook

Name? Sam Laurenson
Which church do you go to? Ebenezer, Lerwick, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1994
What is your occupation? Mussel Farmer at Blueshell Mussels
When did you first come to SCYC? My first time staying at SCYC was when I was 5 because my granny was working in the kitchen
What role do you usually do? Cook – Kitchen
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? New Zealand. I worked out there for three months and would love to back again
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? Johnny Cash, he would be great to speak to.
What job did you want to do when you were small? Architect
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? Coffee
What is your worst habit? Being clumsy… or forgetful, what was the question?

Beth, Leader

Name? Beth
Which church do you go to? Sound Gospel Hall, Shetland
Are you willing to divulge your age!? Born in 1997
What is your occupation? Nurse
When did you first come to SCYC? First came to camp as a camper in 2006 as a camper and have never missed a year since!
What role do you usually do? Leader, helper
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Foula!! I’ve never been but it’s my dream to visit! I would love to camp there and kayak! I watching the sunset over Foula from Burra and want to see the what Burra looks like from Foula!
What famous person would you most like to meet and why? Tom Hanks, he’s just a great actor.
What job did you want to do when you were small? A housewife, or an explorer
Aside from necessities what is the one thing you wouldn’t like to live without? My car
What is your worst habit? Being sarcastic

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Volunteer Team

Alasdair (Commie)

Rhoda, Craft Person

George, Commie

Rachel Stout, Leader

Anita, Office

Neil, The Janny

Stuart, Speaker

Bethan, Kitchen Helper

Jenna, Leader

Sam, Cook

Beth, Leader

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