Meet Ann Rowsell

Ann Rowsell is married to David Rowsell and they come from East Grinstead, U.K. It was wonderful getting to know her better. This is what Ann said….

M.M: Tell me briefly about your background?
A.R: I come from a church-going family so I did learn about Jesus at an early age. But, I didn’t understand how I could give my life to him. When I was 14, I went to a Bible class called Crusaders and the leaders explained it very clearly and I understood what it all meant. When I left school, I went to university to study Biological Sciences and that was where I met my husband. After I finished my degree, I trained to be a teacher and then got married. I have 4 children aged 23, 21, 17 and 14.

M.M: How best would you describe your family life?
A.R: My family life is a bit like Piccadilly Circus – people going and coming all the time. We try to all be together for Sunday lunch as during the week, we all do things in the evenings so there is usually someone not at home for dinner.

M.M: What are your hobbies?
A.R: I am getting more time for hobbies as my children are getting older. I have done some investigating into my family tree. I have taken evening classes in German and French and currently my husband and I are singing in a community choir. Otherwise, I do a lot of reading and play on Facebook.

M.M: What are your impressions of Ebenezer?
A.R: I didn’t know what to expect at Ebenezer. I was just so pleased to be here! Ebenezer looks so clean and tidy – a really beautiful place to be. It was very peaceful when we were there.

M.M: What is your favourite drink?
A.R: I love my coffee – only 3 or 4 cups a day but I can’t do without it. Otherwise I got a taste for “L + P” when I visited New Zealand and Sparletta is growing on me……

M.M: Who is your favourite Bible character?
A.R: One of my favourite women in the Bible is Esther. She was made queen at a particular time for a definite purpose. I hope that my life shows the destiny God has ordained for me.

M.M: What is your favourite film?
A.R: There aren’t many films that I would watch more than once. I enjoy the original “Star Wars” trilogy, and some of the old Hollywood musicals such as “Singing in the Rain” and “On the Town.”

M.M: What is your favourite quote?
A.R: “Boring women have tidy houses.”

M.M: Great chatting to you Ann.

By Molly Manhanga