Friday Special

This Friday is going to be a special evening, so I wanted to get the info out earlier. It's going to be a bit more than just the youth gathering. We are doing the kind of CONNECTED evening with kids, youth and adults together celebrating Finnish 'Vappu' and my graduation.

Friday CONNECTED evening 7-9pm at Bethel Church

munkin paisto; doing deep fried donuts together

fun games and fellowship

you can bring some little 'snacks' with you.

Welcome - please come as you can!

Sunday Communion meal 11-1pm

hope to see you all,

samuel

Longing with Hope

I wonder how God would want us to respond to all the 'convulsions' in creation that we have experienced lately? We don't know what is the ultimate cause of all the shakings (at least 4 major earthquakes in few months) and volcano eruptions, but I believe we need to be asking what message it all is sending to us... At least a good reminder that even we modern, technological, advanced, civilized human beings are not in ultimate control. A healthy humbling experience. Also, should make us ponder what all this 'groaning' of creation is all about. Are these part of the signs of the longing of the old for new creation?

For the creation waits with eager longing

for the revealing of the sons of God.

For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly,

but because of him who subjected it,

in hope that the creation itself will be set free

from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom

of the glory of the children of God.

For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.

And not only the creation, but we ourselves,

who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly

as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons,

the redemption of our bodies.

For in this hope we were saved. (Rom 8:19-24)

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This Friday Youth Group at Koivumaki's 7.30-10pm

Sharing, discussions, prayers...

bring some little snacks.

Sunday English Worship Service 11-1pm

On our way to Pentecost

(we continue to explore the riches of life in the Spirit;

gospel of John is now our guide)

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Next Friday we are planning some kind of celebration

(samuel's and Jesse's birthdays + samuel's graduation...)

In Hope,

samuel

Cozy Friday

I am feeling so strange...

Today were my last classes, and tomorrow will be my last exam.

Life will be sooooo different after all this intense studying ceases.

I've enjoyed it and received so much blessing during this time.

Now I hope to be able to shift gears and live life with others more.

Gone are those loooong 'lonely' library hours!

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This Friday Youth will be cozy gathering

at Jesse's place in Richmond 7.30-10...pm

(if you need directions, call Jesse: 778-883-2304)

tea, discussions and prayers

games and chilling out

Sunday English Worship service 11-1pm

Loving Life,

samuel

House warming Party!

Spring is always an exciting time.

It's full of newness.

Our friends Daniel and Jenni have now moved to their newly renovated house!

This Friday Youth Group will be

a house warming party at Daniel and Jenni's new home!

Notice the start time: 8pm

(this gives Jenni time to get home from work)

Bring something nice with you ...

If you need directions to their place call Daniel:

778-241-8111

Sunday English Service 11-1pm

Living with the God who is making all things new,

samuel

P.S. I will be having my comprehensive exams this Friday and next Monday.

I would appreciate your prayers...