We want to introduce our newest volunteers who have recently arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. Andy Chenlo has been here for about 7 months so we decided to pull in some more help for Ubuntu Sports Outreach. Our first volunteer is no stranger to the Prince household, the one and only Ben Cash. He is planning to stay in South Africa for about 6 months helping with Ubuntu while at the same time taking classes at the local university. Ben Cash is the son of Roxie and Tom Cash, with two brothers and a lovely sister Caboose (Emily). He also graduated from Millbrook, however he did not play soccer. But with lots of optimism, he plans to learn as much as he can while in South Africa. After graduation he headed off to UNC-Wilmington to study and surf. He studies Communication Studies and Journalism while at college. In Wilmington, Ben helps out with a local church in the youth group. Ben loves kids and loves God so he will be a great asset to our ministry. He will be serving with us until November, so we are excited for the adventures to come.

Here are some more things about Ben Cash, known here as Ben #1:

Why did you come to Africa: God is funny when he throws you into these unexpected adventures. You don’t have to really understand why he works the way he does, you just have to answer the calling that he places in your heart and fulfill it. Africa was an awesome opportunity for ministry and school that was presented to me. I want to match the calling of God to the needs of the South African people.

Most inspiring scripture for you: Galatians 2:20

Most inspiring quote: "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." -C.S. Lewis

Add to Mt. Rushmore: Benjamin Franklin

Favorite thing about South Africa so far: The people are awesome and approachable. Also, it gives you an innate sense to not have expectations of the way people should act which makes it more exciting to share the good news.

Favorite Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Mentor in your life: My brothers

Favorite Clothing: Zip-up hoodies

Favorite Clothing Brand: Fila

Country you would most like to visit: Ireland

Favorite Movie: The Hurt Locker

Favorite Food: Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Favorite Drink: Chocolate Milk

Favorite Dessert: Strawberry shortcake

Thing you miss the most about home: Warm ocean water. The water here is FREEZING!!

Favorite band or musical artist: Need to Breathe, Monk & Neagle, Punch Brothers, and Jurassic 5