Saturday 23 April 2011

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

Monday 18 April 2011

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...

Tuesday 12 April 2011

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.