Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Update on the Nomad's DTS
Greetings form YWAM Ireland!!
Thank you so much for your interest in our DTS here in Ireland, the Nomad's school. I appreciate that some of you have been waiting to hear information and I'm sorry that we have not been able to be quicker and more exact in our communication. The reason there has been a hold up is due to a bureaucratic error on behalf of the British Immigration service. This service has been undertaking a major shake up in the way they process visa applications from people coming from outside of the European Union. Due to this mistake, YWAM Northern Ireland cannot bring in overseas nationals until April time at least - at the moment- the timing is unsure....SO...
We are having to make a suggested change to the Nomad's school. We are now going to split the 3 month DTS lecture phase into 2 segments. The first phase will be 6 weeks, and will be in YWAM Harpenden, in England (www.ywamharpenden.org), Most of the second phase will be in Belfast, Northern Ireland for 6 weeks, but we will also visit our other base, Closkelt, and maybe even do a week of lectures on the road!! At that point the DTS will probably split into 2 teams, one team will travel and do outreach in Ireland, and the other group will be in Europe. There will also be an option for those who want to, to take part in a 2 week trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The DTS will start on the 5th April so time is short.
I think this change will actually make this school very exciting. It will merge the benefits of two very different works. YWAM Harpenden is a well established large beautiful property 30 minutes north of London by train. YWAM Belfast is a cutting edge ministry in the heart of a troubled urban neighbourhood - every student who comes here will have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to some of the neediest youth and families in the UK and Ireland.
This change now means that YWAM Harpenden will process your visa application. What we need to know is whether you still want to go ahead and join this school. If you do, then we will be in touch with you immediately, and if your application is complete we will let you know if you are accepted. You will then need to book your flights and to apply for your visa. This is a process which we will walk you through. At this stage just stay in touch with us, and we will direct you when to start communicating with YWAM Harpenden. We will handle questions, and processing your application. Harpenden will deal with your visa.
Once again I'm sorry for this change, and the delay in making a decision. Unfortunately what has happened with the visas has been beyond our control But we believe that it has forced us to engage in a partnership with another YWAM centre that could be very fruitful, and will lead to a very exciting DTS.
Blessings,
Jonny Clark
National Director, YWAM Ireland
Thank you so much for your interest in our DTS here in Ireland, the Nomad's school. I appreciate that some of you have been waiting to hear information and I'm sorry that we have not been able to be quicker and more exact in our communication. The reason there has been a hold up is due to a bureaucratic error on behalf of the British Immigration service. This service has been undertaking a major shake up in the way they process visa applications from people coming from outside of the European Union. Due to this mistake, YWAM Northern Ireland cannot bring in overseas nationals until April time at least - at the moment- the timing is unsure....SO...
We are having to make a suggested change to the Nomad's school. We are now going to split the 3 month DTS lecture phase into 2 segments. The first phase will be 6 weeks, and will be in YWAM Harpenden, in England (www.ywamharpenden.org), Most of the second phase will be in Belfast, Northern Ireland for 6 weeks, but we will also visit our other base, Closkelt, and maybe even do a week of lectures on the road!! At that point the DTS will probably split into 2 teams, one team will travel and do outreach in Ireland, and the other group will be in Europe. There will also be an option for those who want to, to take part in a 2 week trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The DTS will start on the 5th April so time is short.
I think this change will actually make this school very exciting. It will merge the benefits of two very different works. YWAM Harpenden is a well established large beautiful property 30 minutes north of London by train. YWAM Belfast is a cutting edge ministry in the heart of a troubled urban neighbourhood - every student who comes here will have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to some of the neediest youth and families in the UK and Ireland.
This change now means that YWAM Harpenden will process your visa application. What we need to know is whether you still want to go ahead and join this school. If you do, then we will be in touch with you immediately, and if your application is complete we will let you know if you are accepted. You will then need to book your flights and to apply for your visa. This is a process which we will walk you through. At this stage just stay in touch with us, and we will direct you when to start communicating with YWAM Harpenden. We will handle questions, and processing your application. Harpenden will deal with your visa.
Once again I'm sorry for this change, and the delay in making a decision. Unfortunately what has happened with the visas has been beyond our control But we believe that it has forced us to engage in a partnership with another YWAM centre that could be very fruitful, and will lead to a very exciting DTS.
Blessings,
Jonny Clark
National Director, YWAM Ireland
