My name is Rebecca, I am 24 years old and have been studying at a Bible school in Northern California for the last few years. When I was 12, I moved with my family to southern Spain for 4 years. At the end of 2015, I decided to move back to Denmark on my own to attend the Alterna boarding school to go traveling and doing missionary work in South America, an unforgettable experience!

When I finished at that school, I went to a boarding high school near Aarhus and looked for a church that I could call my family, as my parents and sister still lived abroad. In my approximately 6 years in the church, it has given me more than I could have hoped for.

Personally, I have attended United Youth, the church's youth community which meets to get closer to Jesus, have fun and share life and laughter. The church's community in both the youth work and the Sunday services have taught me how important it is to have a Christian community where we can gather around Him whom we all love and build each other up in our faith.

To me, Citykirken is a place where I can seek Jesus in worship and prayer, and at the same time be with good friends, have fun and feel safe and valued. Precisely what I have experienced in the City Church is what I am passionate about for all churches to have: intimate communion with the Creator himself and with those whom we can call our family through our shared faith in Him.

My name is Tine. I am a doctor and married to Holger. We live in Risskov surrounded by the forest and beach.

We have no children ourselves, but have had the privilege of being surrogate parents for two children whose parents unfortunately passed away. They were active members in the then Pentecostal church in Aarhus and our long-time friends. The now grown children have become part of our big, wonderful, close family. Another "branch of the family" is our lovely "neighbor friends", "colleague friends" and many fantastic friends in the City Church that we attend.

Besides enjoying that, we exercise (running and gym). Holger also plays football and golf. One of our major interests is skiing.

As I said, I am a doctor and plastic surgeon and work with reconstruction (especially after breast cancer) at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen. In addition, I am also a professor and responsible for research in plastic surgery at Rigshospitalet and for the plastic surgery part of the medical education at the University of Copenhagen. We have chosen to stay in Aarhus, as this is where our family, friends and church are.

To me, Citykirken is the Christian "breather", where the fantastic music and songs and the relevant sermons on Sundays bring energy to my life, friendships and everyday life.

My involvement in Citykirken and with emergency aid

At Citykirken, I am involved in our network group for medical students and junior doctors. We meet 4 times a year and discuss topics that particularly concern us as healthcare professionals in the modern healthcare system. We also have a Facebook group where we can communicate between meetings.

I am also involved in the board of the emergency aid organization Api-Aid. They are associated with the City Church and are behind the thrift shop "Smukt og brugt" in Aarhus Nord, which is run entirely by volunteers. If you come by, you might be offered a cup of coffee and a little chat. It's super hyggeligt. Api-Aid's activities and thrift shop means that emergency aid and money can be sent to, among others, Tanzania, Ukraine and Moldova - see www.apiaid.dk.

Hi, my name is Niels-Jørgen and I am part of the City Church. I work as a project manager and have a heavy technical background. I was born on Funen, have lived around Sønderborg for a long time, in 2014 I moved to Aarhus and now I live on Djursland.

You will often find me in the technical island, where I, together with other skilled sound technicians, ensure good sound for our sermons, concerts, etc. Since I was a child, I have always had an interest in music. My childhood friend and I built speakers, tested and tweaked them until we got a sound we were happy with. I don't have the talent to sing and play, but I do have the talent to adjust tones and thus create the best tone mix that can help people get closer to God.

In 2003 I said to God: "I don't know if You exist, God, but today I choose to believe in You." A decision I have never regretted, because God has always been faithful, regardless of what has happened in my life and I cannot imagine a life without God. I feel at home when I feel close to God, and I experience this most often in praise. The worship is a bit like warming yourself by the fireplace on a cold winter's day. When we sing praises, we can get a taste of what the eternities with God will be like. So in gratitude to God I ensure the great sound for worship.

We worship because we need God. Worship is, among other things, where Heaven opens up and where we can get close to God if we also open our hearts to Him. God has a desire to draw close to us. Therefore, I use my abilities and do the best I can to make people meet God as I met God.

My name is Allan Fisker. I was born in 1944 in Grindsted. I grew up poor and had too short achilles tendons and therefore walked very poorly. I got orthopedic footwear and insoles and my mother sometimes biked me to school. I was therefore bullied at school and my childhood wasn't happy. At 17, faith came alive to me and it was a total transformation. The following year I was divinely healed. Doctors had said I was never going to walk well! Jesus changed my life, so I became a Sunday school teacher, sang in a string choir, shared my faith with others at outdoor meetings and met people.

I have worked in many industries, been married for 39 years and have two lovely daughters, three grandchildren and a lovely son-in-law.
For 25 years I have sent emergency aid to Latvia. I have also sent emergency aid to Tanzania, Romania, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and a lot to Ukraine. The latter has taken place in collaboration with Citykirken.

Scavenger by the grace of God

I am best known from a TV2 broadcast from 2001, as the first to become "Årets Østjyde". In 2002, TV2 took me to Latvia, where there was an almost finished orphanage for 65 children with 5 acres of land bought for my recycling. For DKK 250,000 they got more than we can get for DKK 20 million here. They were given land, a building that could be renovated and wages for 5 people for a year. I lost my voice when asked my opinion on it. They gave me the title: Scavenger by the grace of God! I love it!

In the beginning, the majority was scavenged, but after the TV broadcasts I got things from many donors. Scrap metal, bottles, cans and lectures as well as a small support association and individual donors have made it all possible. A little is a lot when God is involved!

"Tell them what I have done for you"

Many different media have sought me out, because they find strange people interesting. I have also spoken in churches, associations and other places almost always about "You can make a difference!". I am a good storyteller and love to share my amazing life with others for inspiration. I can't stop talking about what God has done for me! I prayed for 6 months about what He wanted me to do and He gave me the answer: "Go and tell what I have done for you!". As the shy and bullied person I was, I didn't dare do it, but I also didn't dare not to! But when I did, it worked and I got gifts to talk. People stop me everywhere: Tell me about your life! And so I do that to Muslims and everyone else. I don't think any other person in Gellerup has as many Muslim friends. I have them despite being a Christian. I have lived in Gellerup for 46 years.

My name is Ange Niyonkuru Muganji. I am 36 years old, married to Steve and have 2 children: Jeremiah Pierre aged 4 and Daniella Yara aged 2. I came here from D.R. Congo in 2000, but I am originally Rwandan like my husband.

I am a trained social worker and have worked for the Danish Refugee Council, but now work as a social worker in Favrskov Municipality.

I spend my free time volunteering, as I find joy in helping others, especially those who are affected in mind, body and soul. I also find energy in dance - using my body and laughing. I most enjoy spending time with family and friends in Denmark and abroad.

Since I started studying and attending the church in 2008, Citykirken has become my home. Here I have always felt welcome and as part of the family. In addition, I think that both the worship and service always contain something that is relevant to me and is therefore easier to remember and act on in my everyday life. Whenever I have been to church, I always feel uplifted and renewed.

I was previously part of the welcome team, but am now associated with the Family Network because I have experience working with the target group in my work, and have a desire to do more for these citizens. I see a great need for them to have a place where they are met with God's eyes, are encouraged in everyday life and get to know Jesus. I feel like we achieve that in the Family Network.

I want families in the Family Network to feel God's love in our space and to find a home in our church, just like I did.

My name is Anitta Lorenzen Olesen and I am 56 years old. I live in Tilst with my husband of 32 years, Martin Leibeck Olesen. We have three children together, named Steffen, Kasper and Camilla. I work as a medical secretary in Aarhus city center at a specialist's. I spend most of my free time in the church involved in various volunteer work. In addition, I go to the gym, enjoy being with family and good friends and enjoy reading some books when I find the time.

I have always attended church, and I think it is natural to help each other in an association with the tasks that occur. For instance, when I was 12, I was asked if I would like to be a helper in the children's church. I said yes and have helped there ever since.

Since 2015, I have been part of the leadership of our children's church (MANGO) and I love it. It is great to be able to share your faith and life with the children and experience them achieve a personal relationship with God. I really enjoy being with the kids and giving my time here.
In addition, Martin and I are also part of a city group, which we are very happy about.

I think it's great to have a church to attend and that you are allowed to get involved in the work that you find interesting, and I enjoy being a part of the children's church. I really want the kids to learn about God and to take what they learn and pass it on to their friends.

My name is Doris Jørgensen. I have been a Christian since I was 19 years old. Now I am 85. I have been affiliated with the City Church since the 3 churches were merged. I came from the Apostolic Church. I am an employee of “Smukt og brugt”, the church's thrift store. In addition, I have a knitting project where ladies from all over Denmark knit for needy people. Over the years, several countries have benefited from this assistance, e.g. India, Romania, Mongolia and after I became part of the community in the City Church, the aid goes to Ukraine, which we support through the thrift store. I'm known as her who can always use yarn. I thrive in the City Church, love the faith-strengthening preaching and the happy uplifting praise, a spacious church where everyone can thrive. Maybe I should also add that I have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and a great-grandchild, which greatly enriches my life.