Sweden Summary

We prayed with a young pastor named David. He is starting a home fellowship in a suburb near the church we were staying. He is excited to have a small group of believers praying weekly, in hopes that more of their friends and co-workers will come to know the Lord. It was exciting to share this time of prayer with them and see the enthusiasm that Christ has given them for this church plant.

Jesus Manifestation
Being in the midst of 15,000 people was overwhelming, but when you realize that all those people were in downtown Stockholm to come together, praise Jesus and shout his name publicly, it's thrilling. Words can not express the emotions felt as we were able to participate in a city-wide march, that stopped traffic and had people asking questions. The march ended in the main park, King's Garden where there were speakers, music and booths from various Christian organizations. All the Churches of Sweden had come together, putting aside denominations or ethnic backgrounds, but in togetherness manifested Jesus'name!

Team Work
The trip was blessed to start off with a calmness and carried that theme all the way through. The programs we lead challenged youth to step out and be missionaries to their friends. We also filled many days with practical help. Helping to spread the word for the Elvacaffe. This cafe was started by the church, whose whole purpose is to connect with individuals and share Jesus through love, friendship and "fika". Good conversations were had, Jesus was at work. Each one of us in the team had different strengths and weaknesses, but with God's help and amazing grace, we worked together and He recieved the glory. The people of Sweden will remain in our hearts, as we now have a better understanding of how to pray for them.

Prayer Requests
*Much fruit for the numerous friendship ministries that many of the churches have begun.
*More and more people will accept Jesus and live lives glorifying him.
*Pray for the seeking and the lonely, many in Sweden live comfortable lives with no purpose.
*The Christian brothers and sisters, who took a stand for Jesus, will let their light shine everyday, not just when they march together.