YWAM 50th Aniversary

Prayer Requests
. We know our outreach Locations. Newcaslte in England, Vienna in Austria and Stockholm in Sweden. Please pray that God would reveal where he would like me to be and what he would like me to do there.
. I am getting involved in an Art Group in Skien so I can get to know the public, some are from Afganistan, pray that I could communicate and relate especially since English may not be that good.

This past week I have been in Sweeden at the YWAM Base Restenas. A wonderful place in the countryside. It has such a loving atmosphere. This week was all about getting YWAM's DNA and all the YWAM bases came to Restenas from the Northern part of Europe, over 700 people were there.

We spent a week of worshiping God, growing in community by networking, encouraging other Ywamers and listening to lectures given by Loren and Darlene the founders of YWAM.

What did I get from that week.
. a growing passion for Europe and to see it changed
. a greater revelation of Gods incredible provision
. a love for Fika (a Swedish break with coffee and cake)
. and volleyball

This week we have lectures on the Fear of the Lord, with a passionate American called Connie Taylor. Should be challenging.

Until the end of next week, spread the word, pray lots and blessings in abundance from Skien.

P.S Skien is pronounced (Shen)

Im off to Sweden

Well I am off to Sweeden to the land of Abba and all things blue and yellow.Sadly Abba won't be there.
I will be going with the whole of YWAM in the Northern Europe sector for 5 days of celebrating 50 years of YWAM. It will be a week of food, cheap sweets/candy and gaining a greater vision for the future of YWAM celebrating Gods faithfulness in the past. I reckon 700+ people will be there.

You will also be happy to hear I am making good use of time learning Norwegian phrases such as:
 

there's a sweaty moose in the forest
the cheese is in the toilet

You know the important kind of phrases that get you through life.

Prayer Requests 

. The week will be filled with Gods Glory and that we would be drawn near to him in true intimacy

. Have lots of fun

My address

Below is the address of the prison (i mean base) where I am living it would be nice to keep in contact with you, hear how things are with you etc.

I don't fancy completely secluding myself off.

Kongensgate 1

3717 Skien

Norway

Many blessings

Jonathan

Sorry it took a while but I am here

So I write to you know from Norway Skien, very exciting.

It is a very beautiful country really beautiful. At the moment it is sunny and warm but I hear as winter closes in it can get down to -10 degrees celcius. mmmm  nice.

Anyway I am sorry it has taken so long for an entry, internet issues.

Interesting facts

I live in a prison and all rooms are cells.

It turns out also starting the week of the 20-09-2010 it is the 50th  Aniversary of YWAM so I go to Sweeden for 5 days to celebrate an be invisioned with the whole of YWAM in Northern Europe.

Prayer Requests

. I continue to stay open to God, not to lose passion or grow weary but to fight.

. I recieve new revelations of God (intimacy)

. I find ways to be a blessing in Skien Community with art and design (part of course)

My first week of lectures are over and we were learning about bible study methods, very insightful and I feel very encouraged to read my bible in a way that brings new depth and insight in a fun and easy way. Praise God.

 I think that is about it for now. I will post a picture of Skien next post.

Blessings