New Years Eve

Hey guys,

So Christmas has come and gone, but the holidays are still continuing. Hope everyone had a great Christmas! We had a great time with family at our place and I'm so proud that Liisa and I cooked one heck of a ham! Too bad we finished it off yesterday... it was so tasty!

So New Years eve is coming up this Friday and we have been invited to Natalie's place in Whiterock to celebrate. So December 31st at around 7:30pm @ Natalie's place. Bring some treats to eat.

Also remember that ski retreat is coming up on Jan. 7th so get your registration forms in when you can. Also keep in mind that if you are able to drive and take people in your ride let me know. So far I think Jenni and Daniel and Niko can drive, and of course Liisa and I.

This Sunday Jan. 2, we are having our communion meal service at the church @ 11:15am. Come on out to start the new year at the church.

Happy Holidays,
Jarno, Liisa and Natalia

PS: Ruth is coming on Wednesday!!

It's Our Christmas Party!!

Merry Christmas Everyone,

So this week we are having our Christmas party, and as tradition goes we will be having it at Nina's place in Langley, Walnut Grove, @ 7:30pm. We are going to have our gift exchange of course, so bring a gift around $5.00. If you can bring something good to eat or drink to share with everyone that would be awesome!

Also don't forget about ski camp coming up on January 7,8,9th. I've been put on halt for a few days with the arrival of our bestest Christmas gift ever!.... our daughter Natalia has been born, and man is she beautiful. I can't even describe in words what the experience is like but it is such a huge blessing from God. I can't wait for you all to meet her soon! So back to ski camp...I'll be sending forms out to you guys and seeing how much room we have left still.

This Sunday we will be having our Christmas Service in the main sanctuary @ 5:00pm. There is a great program with Christmas songs and a play and a Christmas lunch meal afterward.

Christmas blessings,
Jarno and Liisa and Natalia <3

Enjoying LIFE

Hey peeps,

So last week Krystal shared with us what God has been doing in her life and where God is directing her. It was so encouraging to hear the awesome stories of God's miracles in people's lives that Krystal has been a part of and witnessed... and to think that these are not just stories but actual real life changing things that God has done. Our God is alive and working wondrous things in peoples lives.. man it's awesome! Thank you so much Krystal for coming out and speaking what's on your heart to us, it's been a real blessing.

It's amazing how much joy our heavenly father brings into our lives when we are close to Him and living our lives for Him. We have a real meaningful purpose when we are working for His cause, because what we labor towards is eternal and lasting. We feel what true love is because we are connected to the true SOURCE of love. He brings out the simple joys and beauties of life that satisfy our longings. He gives us peace in our souls knowing that we are under his unending grace and forgiveness. He gives us hope for our future and not only that but life after we die. He comforts us by standing with us through life's storms. He gives us wisdom and understanding for many of life's tough questions. He gives us strength to do the things he calls us to do. He does all these things and more through His son Jesus, who reconciled us to the Father. Can you think of anything on this physical Earth that brings these very things into our lives in a true way? I cannot... I know I've tried looking for these things elsewhere and never found them until I turned to God. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matt. 6:33). I am so grateful to God.

This Friday we will be heading over to Niko's place in White Rock for 7:30pm. We will take a bit of time to get into discussion and then spend time in prayer. Man prayer is just awesome... think about it, we are actually conversing with the creator of the universe!.. and we feel His Holy Spirit around us and in us! Just blows my mind. So yeah, bring some things to munch on or something to wash down the munchies with, if you want. See ya Friday.

Sunday morning service is at 11:15 am once again.

We will be having our Christmas party on Dec. 17th at Nina's place in Langley, as the tradition goes and of course we will have the gift steal exchange. So around $5 gifts to bring you may. =)

Also don't forget about the upcoming ski retreat to Whistler on January 7,8,9. I will be sending out waiver forms to the people who have let me know that they are coming. Also let me know if you are able to drive and take some people in your ride. As of now estimated cost for the weekend for food and gas is $40. I'm stoked!!... it's going to be a really great weekend.

Have a great week guys,
Jarno and Liisa

PS: Oh, and still no baby.