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This blog brings you short updates about the people and ministries associated with Calvary Chapel Scandinavia (CCS). Tip us about good stories at csu@calvarychapel.dk or via Facebook or Twitter (twitter.com/ccscandinavia).

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Castle Countdown, Part III

The countdown continues. Only little less than a week until the 2009 Scandinavian conference...

In the weeks leading up to this year's conference, the CCS Blog brings you the thoughts of a few of this year's attendees:

"We are really excited about the conference. We look forward to raising the roof praising the Lord of Lords with gorgeous music and to hear what He has prepared for each of us!," says Annette Kotsay-Osen from Norway.

Annette will attend this year's conference along with her husband Torje and their three kids.

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"The Scandinavia Conference is always something I look forward to, especially because I like to find out what the Lord has done with the other people during the past year. It encourages me. This year I am especially excited that so many new people seem to be interested in the work here," says Tim Fuchs from the Calvary Chapel team in Karlsborg, Sweden.

Tim will attend this year's conference along with his wife Roxanne and their newborn child.

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"My family and I are very much looking forward to this summer's conference. Last year we had such a good time, enjoying the fellowship, making new friends and learning from the book of Daniel. One of the things I'm most excited about this year is going through Romans with some excellent Bible-teachers... one of which is the pastor from our home-church in California!," says Lena Powers from Calvary Chapel Latvia.

Lena will attend this year's conference along with her husband Brenten and their two kids.

Friday, July 24, 2009

CCS joins Twitter



Those of you who are on Twitter can now tap in to extra short updates about the ministry of Calvary Chapel Scandinavia. Follow along on www.twitter.com/ccscandinavia.

The CCS Blog will continue its usual flow of updates.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Castle Countdown, Part II

The countdown continues. Only three weeks until the 2009 Scandinavian conference...

In the weeks leading up to this year's conference, the CCS Blog brings you the thoughts of a few of this year's attendees:

"I was at the conference last year and enjoyed the fellowship and the good preaching. I now look forward to learn more about the book of Romans and it´s going to be so nice to meet everyone again this year... and it's an extra bonus to stay in a castle!!," says Evelina Wikfeldt from Calvary Bible Study in Stockholm.

Evelina, who went to her first Scandinavian CC conference last year, will attend this year's conference along with her husband Johan and her parents Lars and Bitten.

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"I am amped that God has pricked so many hearts to sign up for this year's conference, and I look forward to seeing new faces, making more friends in Christ and to hear the testimonies of Christ's work in other parts of the family of the Lord. I also look forward to hearing what God has to say through the messages of the speakers this year... because every year previous to this one, God truly touched my heart in a profound way as His word was taught," says Mike Ortiz, who currently works and studies in London, England.

Mike will attend the conference along with his wife Sofia.

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This year's Scandinavian Conference takes place on August 5-9.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Castle Countdown, Part I

With only a few weeks until this year's Scandinavian Calvary Chapel conference in Stockholm, the excitement and anticipation begins to rise among the more than 120 people who have signed up to attend.

In the coming weeks, the CCS Blog will bring you the thoughts of a few of this year's attendees:

"We expect it to be the best Scandinavian conference so far. I am looking forward to a time of refreshment and encouragement, a time of rejuvenating and refilling for the work ahead in Finland and the rest of Scandinavia," says Aaron Pratt from CC Turku in Finland.

Aaron will attend the conference along with his wife Sara and their daughter Emily.

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"It'll be great having some solid teaching, fellowship with old and new friends, worship together, enjoy the Swedish nature and last but not least live in a castle! Can't wait," says Sarah Broegger from Copenhagen.

Sarah will attend her 5th Scandinavian CC conference this year.




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"It will be so sweet to gather together with the beloved involved in a refreshingly young work within the Calvary Chapel movement. The fellowship is refreshing and very encouraging. We enjoy being able to sit, rest, and be built along with our friends already serving in Scandinavia. And we really look forward to hearing about all the great things our Lord has been doing throughout the year," says Daniel Ornelas from CC in Austria.

Daniel will attend this year's conference along with his wife Petra and their 3 year-old son Tobias.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Summer growth in Stockholm



As the Swedish harvest season approaches, Calvary Bible Study in Stockholm continues to plant and prepare for the spiritual harvest.

"In our fellowship God has allowed and blessed our growth," says Joel Wickström, who recently started the Stockholm ministry.

"We have moved from just praying every Tuesday since March on the phone, to now getting together every Tuesday night for prayers in my home. It's very exciting to see all of us getting down on our knees, crying out to God," he says.

"Of our 15 people, we have about 10 nationalities and it's very cool to have such a blend [of people] - where there is neither Jew, Russian, Swede, Lebanese, Iranian, Iraqian, and so on, but one group in Christ Jesus."

The word on the street
Street witnessing has been a very important part of Calvary Bible Study from the very beginning of the ministry. Thousands of so-called "manna cards" have been handed out to people in the Swedish capitol's downtown area. And this is due to continue throughout the summer. ´

"We have received 7000 new Bible Verses that we can hand out on Wednesday. That has been made possible through our support church, Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel in Canada, who have blessed us with the funds to pay for it. We have designed them ourselves and feel both thankful and excited at how they turned out. Most verses are from the book of John," explains Joel Wickström, adding that the impact of this ministry spreads beyond Stockholm's city limits.

"We were also excited to learn that a Danish girl wanted 600 Bible Verses to hand out on the streets in Denmark, to plant the seeds there as well."

You can follow the ministry in Stockholm by checking out their new website: www.calvarystockholm.se/