Christmas 2011

Krystyna is writing on behalf of us -
Link for Polish translation:  BOŻE NARODZENIE 2011

HOPE...

Let me  quote someone probably known to all of us – the wise but godless, cynical man, Dr. House: “Apparently you can‘t live without love. I personally believe that oxygen is more important.

He’s right, in the sense – a man can survive without oxygen only for 3 minutes.

But I also lastly heard that a man can’t survive even one second without HOPE. Worthy of deeper thoughts... And it comes to us hove much our whole life is motivated by HOPE.

Jesus is, and always has been, The HOPE of mankind.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” - which means, “God with us.”  (Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:23)

Although we’re no longer waiting for Jesus in the form of an infant, He is still the source of our HOPE. We watch for His second coming – as the Victor and Judge who will bring justice, don’t we? Do we have this HOPE?

So far there is still actual what apostle Paul preached: “The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but now is disclosed for the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious to his ministry, which is Christ in you, the HOPE of Glory,” (Colossians 1:26-27).

The key word of Christmas is then “Immanuel” – God with us. With this perspective we wish you all Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year 2012 base on the Living Hope.

Krystyna and Åsmund

Great to observe the welcome my Dad got in Poland

My Dad Even together Oxanna Wasilewska, director at New Hope rehabilitations centre...

I'm testing out a more simple form for update from Safety Shelter - links for Google-translation from my news blog in Norwegian - "I Ly" - Sheltered... Not allways the best solution. But better than nothing...

Many of my last blog storries is about my fathers visit in Poland. Great time for him! Great time for me. Yes, really great to observe the hospitality he recived - and the fellowship in the spirit. My father came to his own people. Thank you for all you made for him - Click on for reading story for story...

Great love - and care... Thank YOU!

The care, love and participation we too have experienced the last days have really touched us. Many greetings from Polish friends - and other too. We have as their Norwegian links received very clear messages. Thank YOU!

The terrorist attacks and many lost lives have strongly touched our friends. They are challenged to stand together with Norway - and we as Norwegians: - We're with you. We're praying for Norway. Yours sorrow is our sorrow...

Norway has answerd the attack with roses... Oslo is the city of roses. Everywhere. Beatiful. Ad some pictures in between messages we have received... Look! Click on "Les hele saken" - below.

Why?

Why I'm keeping on? Why are we keeping on? What basis has our Safety Shelter ministry as other Christian ministries? I got an important and very useful reminder: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (v.16, Matthew 5:13-16) All is clear. Absolute clear. Focus on our Lord in all what we are doing. Yes, in the way that people experiencing our good deeds as trace to faith in Him. No one are able to glorify our Father in heaven without faith and trust. As Peter is writing: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him ( 1 Peter 1:8) The fruit of good deeds when practical support and testimonies about the Lord works hand in hand...  

More than facination - an Easter greeting

Early spring in Hurdal this year...

The resurrection story is fascinating. Very fascinating. What ever. Fascination does not help me, do not help any of us.

The real meaning of the story appear when this is the melody of my heart: How I love the name of Jesus! He has set my heart aflame! I have found a great salvation Through the merits of his name. From well known "Never fades the name of Jesus"

Or as Peter writes in 1. Peter 1: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (verse 8 – 9)

Of this reason: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (verse 3)

And EASTER in best way when all our friends with great joy join Peter in his PRAISE...  

Krystyna and Åsmund

Back in Hurdal... Filled up of joy, inspiration and callenges

As usual after good time in Poland: - Filled up of joy, inspiration and challenges... Four weeks in Poland in contact with many blessed - and blessing friends. And back in Hurdal facing spring challenges.

Krystyna was looking forward to the big action of taking away all the rest of last autumn. Dry leave everywhere. Until today - one week later. Board leader Nils and Siarhei from Belaruss have been our good helpers...

Facing strong challenges - interesting challenges

In Poland. In Lodz. And soon back to Norway. Strong challenges are waiting. Strong need of God's guidance. Ask him often. As I also hope praying friends of us and Safety Shelter stand together with us in prayer...

Three main challenges: 1) Future development of our ministry 2) Future housing / localisation 3) Reduced income

Strong challenges - and interesting challenges.