tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90049828351428726722024-03-13T10:11:15.510+02:00Helsinki, Scandinavia, to the Uttermost...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-61908828243577836912014-03-11T15:06:00.001+02:002014-03-11T15:06:04.118+02:00more uploads from Istanbul<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mOKtFDfCzLU/Ux8KEeX5AfI/AAAAAAAABDQ/TI9bi2fQzZQ/s640/blogger-image--415022316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mOKtFDfCzLU/Ux8KEeX5AfI/AAAAAAAABDQ/TI9bi2fQzZQ/s640/blogger-image--415022316.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gySVZZMUNbM/Ux8KNEm0PJI/AAAAAAAABEA/eay3hdUdWc4/s640/blogger-image--1287099768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We had an awesome time relaxing and thinking of the future of our school and team there. Please pray for the 15 or so students who faithfully attend the classes every Tuesday and Thursday night. 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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tonight I find myself sitting in a classroom, watching a video class taught by Pastor Tom Schaller while surrounded by students from all over the world. A medley of Arabic, Farsi, Russian, and Turkish coming from the translators spread around the tiny room meshes together into a harmonious hum. As Pastor Schaller dives into the principles of discipleship, we are struck by this amazing reality: God has done this. God gave a vision to Pastor Matti Sirvio some four years ago to have a multilingual, international Bible training institute. There, people from all over the world, and most importantly the Middle East and Central Asia, could gather together for one-month mini-semesters packed with classes, trips, evangelism, laughter, and deep fellowship. Now, here we are. Who knows the amazing movements of God's Hand which brought these precious people to this place? Who knows what great exploits will be done for the sake of Christ as fruit of what God has sown in our hearts during this time? We are stunned at the radical Grace that has brought us here, and the prospect of coming events.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-47766772353864124842014-02-04T06:54:00.001+02:002014-02-04T06:54:45.121+02:00halfway across the world<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So I finally made it to Oman today. It's been a wild ride spending time in Finland, Sweden, and Turkey just in the past week. We had an awesome church service on Wednesday night in Turku, Finland with our two American missionaries (Ben Munson and Tom Colban). Sunday morning we were in Stockholm, Sweden with our church there to cap off the week. </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm really looking forward to what God is going to do here in Oman. I sense that we are breaking ground for something new in this country. We're bringing the Message of God's radical Grace in a fresh way with our hearts open towards the people here. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today and tomorrow we'll be at Pastor Matti Sirviö's art exhibition at the Muscat Design Fair. Should be an interesting place to meet Omani people. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Looking forward to this week! Keep us in your prayers</span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VlnHAxe6Oqc/UvBxvkAJI8I/AAAAAAAAA94/NkGWvQdtCXM/s640/blogger-image-1482544871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VlnHAxe6Oqc/UvBxvkAJI8I/AAAAAAAAA94/NkGWvQdtCXM/s640/blogger-image-1482544871.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-29220454333142290642014-02-04T06:53:00.001+02:002014-02-04T06:55:02.097+02:00recent news<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kPU_eGvp6es/Uo-qc0X9bgI/AAAAAAAAA64/MH70mO5sMTQ/s640/blogger-image--336166273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's an old post that never made it on the page for some reason... Thought you might enjoy it, it's from November '13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kPU_eGvp6es/Uo-qc0X9bgI/AAAAAAAAA64/MH70mO5sMTQ/s640/blogger-image--336166273.jpg"></div><div><br></div>Hello readers, I would like to first apologize for the lack of posting happening on my end. I have now temporarily moved back to the states for a little while but I will continue to post whenever I can. <div><br><div>I just returned recently from a trip to Muscat, Oman and Istanbul, Turkey. What an amazing time. Oman was so different than any other Arabic countries that I, and those who traveled with me, have ever been to. There is a relaxed sense of openness and tolerance towards believers and the Christian faith. Pastor Matti, from Istanbul, had an art exhibition in Muscat. There were news reporters, a small crowd of people, and even Omani royalty who came to see this interesting Finnish man and his artwork. We were given the opportunity to speak with Omani people about their faith and ours with amazing liberty. We plan to go back in late January. </div><div>Istanbul was an incredible time as always. New friends, old friends, a fresh vision for the present and the future. Keep these very important people and places in prayer. We will reach the Middle East by God's great Grace.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zru8EpqaGtk/Uo-qbrJb2KI/AAAAAAAAA6w/3Lwca1dyaUk/s640/blogger-image-1791911087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zru8EpqaGtk/Uo-qbrJb2KI/AAAAAAAAA6w/3Lwca1dyaUk/s640/blogger-image-1791911087.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z96eARpbAeo/Uo-qhDYsOhI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/C9TVlXW3jzM/s640/blogger-image--2118521928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z96eARpbAeo/Uo-qhDYsOhI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/C9TVlXW3jzM/s640/blogger-image--2118521928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oVTgy92t5W0/Uo-qfELGt1I/AAAAAAAAA7I/2PojrQ2OeI0/s640/blogger-image--1096115110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oVTgy92t5W0/Uo-qfELGt1I/AAAAAAAAA7I/2PojrQ2OeI0/s640/blogger-image--1096115110.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XBpjqaXOCuw/Uo-qeOUkKqI/AAAAAAAAA7A/yPc8f9nPrYQ/s640/blogger-image--282253420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XBpjqaXOCuw/Uo-qeOUkKqI/AAAAAAAAA7A/yPc8f9nPrYQ/s640/blogger-image--282253420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UR0dsvdbelI/Uo-qgLTN5RI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/3PUua5Pn4Jw/s640/blogger-image-845873609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UR0dsvdbelI/Uo-qgLTN5RI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/3PUua5Pn4Jw/s640/blogger-image-845873609.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zpv9H0Ws12g/Uo-qZ_gKdrI/AAAAAAAAA6o/2N5I4SyiG80/s640/blogger-image--1132127887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zpv9H0Ws12g/Uo-qZ_gKdrI/AAAAAAAAA6o/2N5I4SyiG80/s640/blogger-image--1132127887.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uQ0107wLlC0/Uo-qibL0WgI/AAAAAAAAA7g/fFzgUYTIkmI/s640/blogger-image--140239880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uQ0107wLlC0/Uo-qibL0WgI/AAAAAAAAA7g/fFzgUYTIkmI/s640/blogger-image--140239880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DfyYUsGJibs/UvByV_LW2TI/AAAAAAAAA-A/CyCuRZGf1v4/s640/blogger-image--284641661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DfyYUsGJibs/UvByV_LW2TI/AAAAAAAAA-A/CyCuRZGf1v4/s640/blogger-image--284641661.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7SBaYUezVZk/UvByXiVyxHI/AAAAAAAAA-I/2Oh4bMP7YF0/s640/blogger-image-841944535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7SBaYUezVZk/UvByXiVyxHI/AAAAAAAAA-I/2Oh4bMP7YF0/s640/blogger-image-841944535.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-27993734663852094452014-01-12T17:37:00.001+02:002014-01-12T17:37:04.200+02:00back in actionAfter spending the last 7 months or so in Baltimore I've finally found the opportunity to return to Finland. God has been doing amazing things right from the start of the trip. The first weekend of January we had the Winter Days conference with Pastor Schaller (GGWO Baltimore Head Pastor) and it was a fantastic time. So many messages which really cut to the core of our faith and how to live through Christ in these troubled times. Many people attended the conference from all over Finland and also from USA, Sweden, and Russia. <div><br></div><div>It's been great spending time with two new missionaries, Tom Colban and Ben Munson, who will be here in Finland for at least these next three months. The young people here in Helsinki seem to really open up and share their lives with these new team members. I believe God is going to use them mightily here in His Cause over the next few months and beyond. </div><div><br></div><div>We've also had great evenings with the new young adults group, Noste, and the Youth Group as well. </div><div><br></div><div>Keep me in prayer as I deal with some nagging back issues and plan to visit Stockholm (Sweden), Muscat (Oman) and Istanbul (Turkey) within the next month or so. Thanks for your prayer and support! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lsf6TepvaQI/UtK2nqoFZMI/AAAAAAAAA9A/jV8zphx-b5Q/s640/blogger-image--1883846101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lsf6TepvaQI/UtK2nqoFZMI/AAAAAAAAA9A/jV8zphx-b5Q/s640/blogger-image--1883846101.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9XKZTXyCoI/UtK2jbAfY0I/AAAAAAAAA8o/qmdbhrcs44I/s640/blogger-image-446867398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9XKZTXyCoI/UtK2jbAfY0I/AAAAAAAAA8o/qmdbhrcs44I/s640/blogger-image-446867398.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jODqaE_x2NA/UtK2krN_VNI/AAAAAAAAA8w/nwW75_j7g1o/s640/blogger-image-1788709646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jODqaE_x2NA/UtK2krN_VNI/AAAAAAAAA8w/nwW75_j7g1o/s640/blogger-image-1788709646.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7NjIZWBhCTM/UtK2lsZIrOI/AAAAAAAAA84/fY60GpapKm0/s640/blogger-image--62519032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7NjIZWBhCTM/UtK2lsZIrOI/AAAAAAAAA84/fY60GpapKm0/s640/blogger-image--62519032.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-23010067433121236042013-04-26T11:46:00.001+03:002013-04-26T11:46:44.321+03:00bringing life to LahtiHere we go again! Another Sunday in Lahti. Today some of our team members will spend time in prayer and fasting for this event. Though we aren't seeing huge numbers coming out to our services, we know that every endeavor where Christ is glorified in this city is a spiritual battle. Most of those who come from Lahti have no other church to call home. This is it, let's give it all we have for the glory of His Name! <br />
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Also, today Pastor Juha and I will visit a Christian school in nearby Espoo to share a Word with the students... Keep us in your prayers always! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qg5XR-p0nuw/UXo-8YebMvI/AAAAAAAAA2k/e3wZZo_WzIk/s640/blogger-image-875802130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qg5XR-p0nuw/UXo-8YebMvI/AAAAAAAAA2k/e3wZZo_WzIk/s640/blogger-image-875802130.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-10235458760556946962013-04-16T11:52:00.001+03:002013-04-16T11:53:01.344+03:00another Turkey adventureI recently returned to Finland from a short stay in Istanbul where I was teaching in the Istanbul Bible Institute (hosted by Pastor Matti Sirviö and Greater Grace Istanbul Church). We had over 15 students there from all over the Middle Eastern/Central Asian world. The classes were being translated into Turkish, Arabic, and Russian. Amazing time... Here's some pics: <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VXGf862rBSA/UW0RGnHO6BI/AAAAAAAAA1U/Fbozx-AQHaY/s640/blogger-image--731632847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VXGf862rBSA/UW0RGnHO6BI/AAAAAAAAA1U/Fbozx-AQHaY/s640/blogger-image--731632847.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GZcffijR8Vw/UW0RIcHY7UI/AAAAAAAAA1c/UCFGaXHcX4c/s640/blogger-image-1361787505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GZcffijR8Vw/UW0RIcHY7UI/AAAAAAAAA1c/UCFGaXHcX4c/s640/blogger-image-1361787505.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qMH3S8009PE/UW0RN8TaExI/AAAAAAAAA10/EvejX6xv4_E/s640/blogger-image--1957837989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qMH3S8009PE/UW0RN8TaExI/AAAAAAAAA10/EvejX6xv4_E/s640/blogger-image--1957837989.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8a9wdF4gLn8/UW0RMK2YLwI/AAAAAAAAA1s/09BTiULNuBA/s640/blogger-image--1967794852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8a9wdF4gLn8/UW0RMK2YLwI/AAAAAAAAA1s/09BTiULNuBA/s640/blogger-image--1967794852.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6YkindGsFdM/UW0RP9snXrI/AAAAAAAAA18/IA8w_HtzVlI/s640/blogger-image--433527870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6YkindGsFdM/UW0RP9snXrI/AAAAAAAAA18/IA8w_HtzVlI/s640/blogger-image--433527870.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nc3JgMWzUx8/UW0RKWDVImI/AAAAAAAAA1k/vnieUhu0cEw/s640/blogger-image-654087865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nc3JgMWzUx8/UW0RKWDVImI/AAAAAAAAA1k/vnieUhu0cEw/s640/blogger-image-654087865.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jAlB6t3xtq8/UW0RSbD68qI/AAAAAAAAA2E/zVNuB9nnAx0/s640/blogger-image--1524980804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jAlB6t3xtq8/UW0RSbD68qI/AAAAAAAAA2E/zVNuB9nnAx0/s640/blogger-image--1524980804.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-2795717027135066362013-03-19T15:32:00.001+02:002013-03-19T15:32:44.482+02:00promo w/ Pastor Schaller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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HIBI (Helsinki International Bible Institute) is coming to town! Check out our new promo video for this summer's intensive Bible training here in "The Sink" a.k.a. Helsinki City.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-85211503330128151452013-03-19T10:26:00.001+02:002013-03-19T10:26:45.547+02:00a day outWe had our "bros only" youth night this weekend with an amazing guest speaker: Pastor Juha Haatanen. It was a great time, one for the record books! Pastor Juha got real personal with the young guys and the words were deep. Our calling, having a personal relationship with Christ, taking new steps of faith, decision-making with God, all of these topics stirred our hearts as the fire warmed our boots (and burned some hands!). One of our youngest guys was grilling our youth leader (Jouni) about when the next outing like this would be. There's a hunger in these young men... a hunger to know Him who has redeemed us. <br />
Pray for the "bros" here in Helsinki. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Dlh7hu2aY1w/UUc1vmMArGI/AAAAAAAAA0U/XPRVR2DTWWo/s640/blogger-image--1186275150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Dlh7hu2aY1w/UUc1vmMArGI/AAAAAAAAA0U/XPRVR2DTWWo/s640/blogger-image--1186275150.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iCidIKDVZhU/UUghQ7QwE5I/AAAAAAAAA1E/-H_VCTUiOhM/s640/blogger-image--556978282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iCidIKDVZhU/UUghQ7QwE5I/AAAAAAAAA1E/-H_VCTUiOhM/s640/blogger-image--556978282.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jb4SfCNjQKw/UUghJ6RHtjI/AAAAAAAAA0k/8WFT_abuLBc/s640/blogger-image-1473773080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jb4SfCNjQKw/UUghJ6RHtjI/AAAAAAAAA0k/8WFT_abuLBc/s640/blogger-image-1473773080.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Iw4w89TIAG8/UUghPGp9e0I/AAAAAAAAA08/PNNoL29QwFE/s640/blogger-image-291370062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Iw4w89TIAG8/UUghPGp9e0I/AAAAAAAAA08/PNNoL29QwFE/s640/blogger-image-291370062.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7bQ-nAD-D4c/UUghNfzrGII/AAAAAAAAA00/AnObv7xgbOM/s640/blogger-image--624081910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7bQ-nAD-D4c/UUghNfzrGII/AAAAAAAAA00/AnObv7xgbOM/s640/blogger-image--624081910.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UXR_zItJyxw/UUghL973h_I/AAAAAAAAA0s/-FVOdRlsbjg/s640/blogger-image-1897216055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UXR_zItJyxw/UUghL973h_I/AAAAAAAAA0s/-FVOdRlsbjg/s640/blogger-image-1897216055.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-61270462968662640502013-03-11T19:26:00.001+02:002013-03-11T19:26:38.265+02:00eurocon '13Eurocon. The highlight of every year, at least on this side of the Atlantic. So many faces, stories, and memories. The messages were sharp. The theme, taken from 2 Tim. 1.7, seemed to penetrate through the European atmosphere right to our hearts. The challenge now is to take this Word and mix faith with it in our detail-filled lives. Put it into practice. <br />
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We had our first church service in Lahti the weekend before last and we anticipate great endeavors of the Spirit in that place during the coming Spring. Keep our Helsinki Church, Bible School, Youth in prayer as always. Also the possibility of starting a new event geared towards youth in Lahti is on the horizon. <br />
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The Word is not bound! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a7FKu1aT_z0/UT4TxaWSo1I/AAAAAAAAAz0/GwVHHslvqwY/s640/blogger-image--1680866616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a7FKu1aT_z0/UT4TxaWSo1I/AAAAAAAAAz0/GwVHHslvqwY/s640/blogger-image--1680866616.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3fG0j-uDSLg/UT4Ty1Aep6I/AAAAAAAAAz8/sD_K-Hitusw/s640/blogger-image-852772316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3fG0j-uDSLg/UT4Ty1Aep6I/AAAAAAAAAz8/sD_K-Hitusw/s640/blogger-image-852772316.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jx6GDsAWRZc/UT4Tm80fQII/AAAAAAAAAzY/jHrJF3KvKXk/s640/blogger-image-786326256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jx6GDsAWRZc/UT4Tm80fQII/AAAAAAAAAzY/jHrJF3KvKXk/s640/blogger-image-786326256.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O_zjDwskGeE/UT4TuH9GHOI/AAAAAAAAAzk/r-qjltNxLFU/s640/blogger-image-1906025643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O_zjDwskGeE/UT4TuH9GHOI/AAAAAAAAAzk/r-qjltNxLFU/s640/blogger-image-1906025643.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h9M3DVQNPqg/UT4TryPqAuI/AAAAAAAAAzc/h6B4dc1JzKE/s640/blogger-image--281319817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h9M3DVQNPqg/UT4TryPqAuI/AAAAAAAAAzc/h6B4dc1JzKE/s640/blogger-image--281319817.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNEfh1iEcPM/UT4Tvq2mWwI/AAAAAAAAAzs/ss02tS4v1hc/s640/blogger-image-509300140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNEfh1iEcPM/UT4Tvq2mWwI/AAAAAAAAAzs/ss02tS4v1hc/s640/blogger-image-509300140.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-48001118353991766482013-02-14T23:21:00.001+02:002013-02-14T23:21:11.323+02:00preparingNick and I arrived in Istanbul, Turkey just a few days ago. We are getting ready to receive a group of 30 Finnish young people here for a 6-day Youth Missions Trip. This amazing pack is made up mostly of teens and young adults from our Greater Grace church in Helsinki. We look forward to what God will do in the hearts and minds of these precious people as they take a big step out of their "comfort-zone". Keep this great endeavor in your prayers. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lI0U32ebB70/UR1VNi6StjI/AAAAAAAAAyw/NmzTjR1iENc/s640/blogger-image-295660792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lI0U32ebB70/UR1VNi6StjI/AAAAAAAAAyw/NmzTjR1iENc/s640/blogger-image-295660792.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YCtDC7NtYak/UR1VLgAj9II/AAAAAAAAAyo/D6g_Ocun3zA/s640/blogger-image--475624267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YCtDC7NtYak/UR1VLgAj9II/AAAAAAAAAyo/D6g_Ocun3zA/s640/blogger-image--475624267.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WvfuViAmUyc/UR1VJ3Q_IqI/AAAAAAAAAyg/60ar5579vzw/s640/blogger-image-407840123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WvfuViAmUyc/UR1VJ3Q_IqI/AAAAAAAAAyg/60ar5579vzw/s640/blogger-image-407840123.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8XAv5fltgDM/UR1VRY5AvxI/AAAAAAAAAzA/_dIXRkn6CMQ/s640/blogger-image-343236348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8XAv5fltgDM/UR1VRY5AvxI/AAAAAAAAAzA/_dIXRkn6CMQ/s640/blogger-image-343236348.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gd4TVOiEIGM/UR1VPlCS_8I/AAAAAAAAAy4/YPDYb4VWjH0/s640/blogger-image-1840185892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gd4TVOiEIGM/UR1VPlCS_8I/AAAAAAAAAy4/YPDYb4VWjH0/s640/blogger-image-1840185892.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-2046506063466649752013-02-09T16:21:00.001+02:002013-02-09T16:22:04.412+02:00our first church buildingUnder this little smoke-hut located outside the mall in central Lahti we have had some amazing connections with people. It's sort of become our first unofficial church building. Not the most luxurious edifice one may conclude, but I've come to love it. People of all types, mostly young people, come here to chill and chat... as well as smoke, obviously. It provides us with a place where, no matter what the weather, we can converse and connect with the locals. We pray that God will use our words and lives to draw these folks to Him. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yXXkZbJ5zf4/URZbfU44idI/AAAAAAAAAyI/3EOmp1_0HQk/s640/blogger-image--1194579379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yXXkZbJ5zf4/URZbfU44idI/AAAAAAAAAyI/3EOmp1_0HQk/s640/blogger-image--1194579379.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-39218623648876974802013-01-21T18:11:00.001+02:002013-01-21T18:11:22.072+02:00the debut of NickNick Gronewold... Our newest Helsinki team member! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pLlMI-_q-D0/UP1opxPDUmI/AAAAAAAAAw4/C6I3a77ZnHw/s640/blogger-image-225805082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pLlMI-_q-D0/UP1opxPDUmI/AAAAAAAAAw4/C6I3a77ZnHw/s640/blogger-image-225805082.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-12438834969401866862013-01-19T12:45:00.001+02:002013-01-19T12:45:22.997+02:00back in Lahti <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v-GhtMZ9o90/UPp5MkrZIdI/AAAAAAAAAwA/nNoqy3S2q50/s640/blogger-image--1033489261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v-GhtMZ9o90/UPp5MkrZIdI/AAAAAAAAAwA/nNoqy3S2q50/s640/blogger-image--1033489261.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-23488813439361864242012-12-10T20:05:00.001+02:002012-12-10T20:05:14.319+02:00concert in LahtiHere are some images from our first annual Lahti Christmas Concert which was held in the Trio mall. We had an opportunity to meet many new people and even some old friends who currently reside in Lahti. It was a great way to introduce our church to the community. <br />
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Greater Grace Lahti! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M4p6xwK8rzM/UMYkT2gNHcI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sKtmaMI_wRY/s640/blogger-image--1500397259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M4p6xwK8rzM/UMYkT2gNHcI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sKtmaMI_wRY/s640/blogger-image--1500397259.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yYI-SNQh3VY/UMYkVIzm0EI/AAAAAAAAAuw/ab6G0TZSKPI/s640/blogger-image--1160578832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yYI-SNQh3VY/UMYkVIzm0EI/AAAAAAAAAuw/ab6G0TZSKPI/s640/blogger-image--1160578832.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yiFTJ9CPEbU/UMYkV1Zlv4I/AAAAAAAAAu0/pQ2S75YdOqQ/s640/blogger-image--326999567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yiFTJ9CPEbU/UMYkV1Zlv4I/AAAAAAAAAu0/pQ2S75YdOqQ/s640/blogger-image--326999567.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-33841304426714251272012-11-28T19:00:00.001+02:002012-11-28T19:00:27.899+02:00more photos from Istanbul <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0Ej8-p11MsQ/ULZDEclU63I/AAAAAAAAAtw/7utsLx3x-Nc/s640/blogger-image-601845163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0Ej8-p11MsQ/ULZDEclU63I/AAAAAAAAAtw/7utsLx3x-Nc/s640/blogger-image-601845163.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jcEssv2vYtI/ULZDFTqD2VI/AAAAAAAAAt4/cEbhL9Od1zo/s640/blogger-image--1825162272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jcEssv2vYtI/ULZDFTqD2VI/AAAAAAAAAt4/cEbhL9Od1zo/s640/blogger-image--1825162272.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wYks1xts6lM/ULZDHOQml_I/AAAAAAAAAuA/iGJVJlyUqOQ/s640/blogger-image-1735475673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wYks1xts6lM/ULZDHOQml_I/AAAAAAAAAuA/iGJVJlyUqOQ/s640/blogger-image-1735475673.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9iCtHfejm3c/ULZDIfEPHtI/AAAAAAAAAuI/BLtRSkKrloc/s640/blogger-image-1202258805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9iCtHfejm3c/ULZDIfEPHtI/AAAAAAAAAuI/BLtRSkKrloc/s640/blogger-image-1202258805.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OIPPNMaF8HI/ULZDJV-FzXI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/tQp8gwbg0gA/s640/blogger-image-677421150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OIPPNMaF8HI/ULZDJV-FzXI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/tQp8gwbg0gA/s640/blogger-image-677421150.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-72111228643466347892012-11-26T19:46:00.001+02:002012-11-26T19:46:41.563+02:00a quick stop: Berlin, PolandHere's some photos from a recent trip that I took to Berlin, Germany visiting our Greater Grace church there. We had a meeting with over ten teens and young adults and also a church service on Sunday morning. These photos are mostly from a quick missions trip that we took with a group from the church to Slubice, Poland, a city on the German border. Our church in Berlin is very important and a real beacon of light in a dark society. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vbp3U2qLNzg/ULOq74IGI1I/AAAAAAAAAs4/SC9GJwNnKAg/s640/blogger-image--1828280913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vbp3U2qLNzg/ULOq74IGI1I/AAAAAAAAAs4/SC9GJwNnKAg/s640/blogger-image--1828280913.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yPx8KAvkuds/ULCoVC__1mI/AAAAAAAAAsY/Py5xQZJleCU/s640/blogger-image--690362446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yPx8KAvkuds/ULCoVC__1mI/AAAAAAAAAsY/Py5xQZJleCU/s640/blogger-image--690362446.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cwuBSs9YyLs/ULOq9aPkWrI/AAAAAAAAAtA/m_1kkr8h44E/s640/blogger-image--434420235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cwuBSs9YyLs/ULOq9aPkWrI/AAAAAAAAAtA/m_1kkr8h44E/s640/blogger-image--434420235.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N72NCU8tHDY/ULOq-RXIHsI/AAAAAAAAAtI/lz4ii3SfCoo/s640/blogger-image-701012161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N72NCU8tHDY/ULOq-RXIHsI/AAAAAAAAAtI/lz4ii3SfCoo/s640/blogger-image-701012161.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hKbkLnsh6vw/ULOq_l3FPuI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/kUZ2FAuPsOg/s640/blogger-image--1109019883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hKbkLnsh6vw/ULOq_l3FPuI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/kUZ2FAuPsOg/s640/blogger-image--1109019883.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-22022554816818148042012-11-23T12:43:00.001+02:002012-11-23T12:43:23.020+02:00back in TurkeyI decided to spend a few weeks with our church here in Istanbul, Turkey as we finish up the sixth semester of the intensive bible school. Last night we had a Thanksgiving celebration with Turks, Iranians, Azeris, Nigerians, Finns, and even some Americans in attendance. It was a special time thinking about all that God has done in our individual lives and also the work that He has done and continues to do in the Middle East. We are so thankful for our bible school here, our students, teachers, and the movement of the Spirit in the hearts of people. <br />
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We asked God to give us one person who was really seeking Him, and He led us to a young man in dire straits. He has spent most of his life in trouble and was already in a juvenile prison at the age of 9. He is now in his twenties and he is looking for a way out... 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I'm not sure whether it struck me more as an imperative or indicative statement. I like to think of it as both. We want God to "Open Lahti". Our hope is that His Word would run swiftly through this city, touching and impacting the lives of the precious souls residing within its borders. Just in the past few months we have seen that it is "Open Lahti". There has been many long conversations with people who seem hungry to hear more of this message of radical Grace and the Finished Work of Christ. <br />
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We are now in the process of looking for a place to have services. We already have a time and place set for our first annual Lahti Christmas concert. Let's pray that it will continue to be an "Open Lahti". <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XynzBAsJZnM/UIlZP5VjRNI/AAAAAAAAAqA/tE1zvaQxYCk/s640/blogger-image--830120663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XynzBAsJZnM/UIlZP5VjRNI/AAAAAAAAAqA/tE1zvaQxYCk/s640/blogger-image--830120663.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-82351828550995697702012-10-07T18:41:00.001+03:002012-10-07T18:54:52.463+03:00LahtiOur team has been in Lahti almost every Saturday this fall. We have been amazed at the response of the people in this city. Every person we have approached has been willing to give us their time and listen to the words of Grace. It brings great joy to see how God is constantly preparing us for others, and others for us. We spent 15 minutes or so conversing with a young Finnish man, 23 years old, who gave us his number and is looking forward to spending more time with our team in the future. We had multiple connections during the day with other people who shared a similar openness to the gospel. We are continually praying and looking for a place where we can meet weekly. God is doing a great work in Lahti. Thanks for your prayers and support.<br />
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This semester we are looking forward to expansion in our Bible school here in Helsinki and the growth of our new work in Lahti. Pray that God would give us people there, broken people. The message of Grace will transform their lives and the fellowship of the community of Christ will give them a spiritual home here on earth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004982835142872672.post-51428667885971542932012-08-19T19:33:00.001+03:002012-08-19T19:47:14.596+03:00small thingsA couple weeks ago a group of us from Helsinki headed west to a small town in the countryside of Finland called Yläne. We have a man there from our church in Turku who conducts a Bible study in the local library every week. He invited us to bring a group of people to play soccer with them and have a few bible studies throughout the weekend. We had an amazing time and got to meet new people who showed up at our meetings. Small towns, small groups of people, but we are a part of God's Great Work. Thank you Lord!<br />
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The first two pictures shown here are of a group of young people whom we met during our time of evangelism in Yläne.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tUV7U_sSPrM/UDEYiI749HI/AAAAAAAAAoM/lVUa5TeijJ8/s640/blogger-image-1777191531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tUV7U_sSPrM/UDEYiI749HI/AAAAAAAAAoM/lVUa5TeijJ8/s640/blogger-image-1777191531.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMPFeXjI7FU/UDEYi62Sv9I/AAAAAAAAAoU/oiFUBiv_K_w/s640/blogger-image-1995009254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMPFeXjI7FU/UDEYi62Sv9I/AAAAAAAAAoU/oiFUBiv_K_w/s640/blogger-image-1995009254.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-klOlnbptGmA/UDEYjkObMUI/AAAAAAAAAoc/yy2fkEEgSGg/s640/blogger-image--778786836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-klOlnbptGmA/UDEYjkObMUI/AAAAAAAAAoc/yy2fkEEgSGg/s640/blogger-image--778786836.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jTFXlcWb4HM/UDEYkXhqhnI/AAAAAAAAAok/HpASb37gTa0/s640/blogger-image-964428362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jTFXlcWb4HM/UDEYkXhqhnI/AAAAAAAAAok/HpASb37gTa0/s640/blogger-image-964428362.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0