These words come straight from the hearts of our young musicians, sharing their personal memories and emotions from our unforgettable time in Cape Town.
Dear brothers and sisters in Cape Town,
It is almost impossible to find the right words to describe what we experienced with you – and even harder to capture it in just one or two sentences.
Still, we asked our young musicians to share a few short impressions and one word that reflects what this unforgettable journey meant to them and what touched their hearts the most.
Through every moment of joy, music, and fellowship, one thing became very clear to us: you have established a place in our hearts forever.
You are no longer just friends – you have become family.
We send you our warmest greetings, filled with love and deep gratitude.
Thank you for welcoming us with open arms, for the laughter, the warmth, and the spirit we share.
We carry you with us – today, tomorrow, and always.
❤️
With love,
Your friends and family from the Jugendorchester & Friends
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Joy.
That was an event for life.
So much energy and joy that you can’t stop smiling.
Leonard, 18
Amazing.
How friendly all our brothers and sisters were.
I felt like a superstar.
My word for the whole vacation is “wunderbar”. I hope that the brothers and sisters remember the word in German.
Vera, 33
Grace.
Jesus filled my heart with overflowing joy these days.
A place where the gospel is lived with inner fire among the general population.
René, 35
Unforgettable.
There was an incredible sense of community, both with the people of Cape Town and within the orchestra itself.
We had the chance to meet so many new people.
Felix, 16
Fantastic.
The whole journey was so awesome.
I felt so moved by the energy and welcomed by all you amazing people.
Maya Carlotta, 17
Love.
The hospitality was just incredible.
I wish for everyone to one day meet such lovely people and make music together for God!
Hanna, 17
Fellowship.
It was a wonderful and lasting formative time that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Be it the warmth and care of our brothers and sisters on site, or all the impressions of the city, the people, and the local churches and communities but also within our orchestra. It was just wonderful.
Silas, 27
Thankful.
That I was able to experience such a journey and enjoyed it so much.
I associate the trip with so much joy and gratitude.
Probably the most beautiful week of my life so far.
Sophia, 17
Uplifting.
It was an unforgettable journey, filled with wonderful experiences, joy, and lots of emotion.
It gave me new perspectives on life and beautiful memories.
Marlies, 16
The lovely people
and their hospitality had a great impact on this journey.The beauty of Cape Town and the surrounding area was stunning, just amazing.
Marten, 17
Thankful.
It was a special experience to travel to Cape Town with so many young people and then be greeted with so much love by every single one of them.
Unforgettable! ❤️
Carmen, 29
Blessed.
The fellowship with the young people and the brothers and sisters from the congregations was indescribably heartfelt and full of blessings.
Doing good is rewarded with joy and gratitude.
Sarah and Jessica
Thankful.
that I was allowed to be part of it
for the warm welcome and the community with the NAC Young People Choir
for the great events
for the many helpers who made this trip possible
Marie, 16
Friendship.
The trip to South Africa was an opportunity for me to finally get to know so many people, especially from our own orchestra, much better.
At least one new name every day!
Lina, 20
Stunning.
It was a wonderful and unforgettable trip with many beautiful encounters.
I have made new friends through the wonderful community and will miss this time very much.
Mara, 17
Emotions.
So many wonderful, funny, emotional, and unforgettable moments that will stay in my heart forever.
Thankful for His grace.
Mareike, 27
The experience of my life,
because it was such a beautiful time with the orchestra and the people there.
Wenke, 15
An indescribable experience,
where many new friendships were formed.Jonas, 20
A unique experience.
It was wonderful to be able to make music together with the youth choir.
Lilly, 22
A memory
that will accompany me on all my paths, both here and in the beyond.David
An unforgettable journey
full of wonderful experiences, laughter, new friends, and lots of passion.Lisanne, 25
The journey was an amazing experience
and it was so beautiful to live it together with so many kind people.Luis, 16
Fellowship.
It was the grace of our Lord to let me be part of this amazing and emotional journey.
We made music together, laughed, cried, prayed, and enjoyed so much of God’s creation with our brothers and sisters from Germany and South Africa, and made new friends as well.
Felix, 34
The memories
of this incredible journey will accompany me throughout my whole life.Lara, 23
Overwhelming.
We were welcomed in Cape Town with such incredible love and joy that it left me deeply moved.
I experienced encounters that will stay in my heart forever, and the bond we shared through music crossed every boundary and built lasting bridges.
Sarah, 26
„Not to Impress but to Inspire“
is what instantly comes to our minds, when we think about the week in capetown. And a „Trombone with fourth valve 😅“.Thanks for the inspiring and deeply moving encounters full of joy! We are so grateful for this wonderful community ❤️
Rebekka, 34 and Benny, 43
Time to do Good
I really felt and enjoyed this motto during our journey. The time spent together as not only an orchestra but an united diverse community, also with the South Africans, did good to the hearts of the viewers, South African Brothers and Sisters, children in need of the After-School Care Project as well as, in the end, ourselves. It was a really fulfilling experience.Marla, 17
I am grateful
for the time and the many experiences I was able to share with our South African brothers and sisters. The phrase: "Jesus is always the answer," still stays with me today.Peter, 62 😉
Gratitude.
From welcoming us at table view congregation to saying goodbye after the easter service, there was always one spirit and one faith.
Incredible memories have been made and the impact on all young people involved will be massive.
Ingo, 29
I am particularly impressed
that everywhere we went we were welcomed with banners, flags, snacks, singing and dancing.The cordiality and the joyful atmosphere throughout our entire time in Cape Town filled me with an incredible amount of positive energy.
My special souvenir: a NAC hymn book with a handwritten message that touches me every time I read it.
Udo, 50 😉
Incredible, unforgettable, and a big thank you!
One of the biggest Checks on my To do List! An experience that will remain engraved in my memory and above all in my heart and soul!
A big thank you to all the musicians of the Jugendorchester and a big thank you to the young people of Cape Town, for your welcome, your joy, your energy, and for this passion which will continue to impress me and which will continue to motivate me and improve me in what links us so much: music!
Nicolas, 33
Magic moments.
The spirit and enthusiasm of the Cape Young People Choir is so amazing with awesome sound 🎶 Performing together in the concert was just magic!❣Jasmin, 28
Cape of good Music.
This musical journey, crowned by an outstanding concert together with the Young Peoples Choir, is something I will never forget.
It is always impressive to see just how much our young people are capable of achieving when it truly matters.
Adrian, 34
It was great with you.
Great weather, great youth and great blessings.
I already miss you a lot.
You have grown on me.Sascha, 44
Unity.
We share the love to music and god. Still amazed by the concerts in Silvertown and GrandWest. Many thanks to everyone we met. Hopefully we will see us again 🤗
Tabea, 37
This journey,
with unforgettable experiences, personal connections, the concert, and the divine services, will leave deep marks of God's blessing in our hearts. The powerful music and the friendships we made in Cape Town will stay with us forever.
Maria and Burkhard
26. April 2025
Text:
Sarah Roß
Fotos:
Jessica Krämer
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