Practical information:
- The main location for this week is De Poort, Kadijksplein 18, Amsterdam.
- Arrival day: Monday, May 15. Registration 14.30-17.30. Welcome dinner at 18.00.
- Departure day: Friday 19 or Saturday 20
- Big celebration day: Thursday 18 at Heidebeek
Housing:
We kindly ask you to arrange your own accommodation in the city, as we won't be able to house the number of people we're expecting for this week. We'll post a few links below. Or maybe you have a friend in Amsterdam you can stay with?
For those who aren't able to afford off-base housing, we have a limited amount of single beds in dorms and also a few rooms for other exceptions (E.g. if you are disabled). Contact us at: guests@ywam.nl to ask about availability.
Food:
Most lunches and dinners are provided by YWAM Amsterdam Monday to Wednesday and by YWAM Heidebeek on Thursday. (There will be a few times in the schedule where you can buy food or might want to go out with people you're having a reunion with). You can arrange your breakfast at the place you're staying. We'll also provide coffee breaks and snacks.
Price:
Registration and food for the whole week are around €75
If you're staying in a dorm on base it's €10 extra per person, per night.
Program:
More details will follow but here is some of what you can expect:
- Reunite and reminisce with old friends or classmates
- See what God is doing here still and make new friends
- Praising God with new songs and all the classics you used to love
- A tour of the city and the different YWAM buildings
- Hearing testimonies of God's faithfulness and vision for the future
- A YWAM party like never before on May 18
- Lots of photos, lots of food, lots of fellowship
Reunions:
We encourage DTS and other alumni to organize reunions on Tuesday and/or Wednesday. Start connecting in your own networks and feel free to spread this form. Please let us know by May 1 (events@ywam.nl) and we'll do our best to provide a space to meet. Of course, you're free to meet in the city as well.
Facebook group:
We've created a YWAM Amsterdam Alumni FB group so that you can share stories, and photos and find your friends!
Arrival & Departure:
If you fly in, there is an easy, direct train to Amsterdam Central Station. From there you can take a short bus or walk 10 mins to De Poort. From your hotel, you can come to our building by foot, public transportation, or taxi/uber.
There is no program anymore on Friday, nor are there meals served (except for breakfast for those that are staying in de Poort). You can depart or enjoy another day in the city.
More info and details:
More information and details will follow later. Also later we'll ask you for more information (such as arrival details and food allergies) but for now, this is all we need to know.
Will you join us for a week of celebrating God's faithfulness?
If you're planning to come, please fill in this form before April 1, 2023. We recommend you get a flight and book housing A.S.A.P.!
If you have any urgent questions that this form didn't answer feel free to email events@ywam.nl.
Blessings,
Johnny Koster, on behalf of the YWAM 50 Jubilee team
