All Nations Praise...

May 1, 2011 - Sunday

On this Sunday our Koinonia International Fellowship (this is an English speaking group that meets for services on Sunday afternoons) joined in an “All Nations Praise” service at our Swedish Korskyrkan (church).  Many countries were represented in worship – Africa (Congo, Kenya, Cameroon, Tanzania, Sierra Leone), Iran, Peru, England, China, Philippines, Sweden, and of course the US!  It was an awesome time singing praise and worship songs that we love at home. 

If you recall early in the beginning of this blog I struggled with how many of the Swedes would not look or acknowledge a smile or warm “hello” – but I have to say these people were downright friendly and know how to get the praise groove on!!

After we sang songs of praise Pastor Anders (his first name) gave the message in Swedish with a young translator standing at his side speaking in English.  It was a wonderful message.   One of the questions he asked was, Who would thank you for making a difference in his life?  This was not about me feeling appreciated but about what impact of intentionality am I making in the lives of others?  Definitely convicting…

Below are pictures taken during the morning.

Africa was represented with the singing of  their own praise songs
 (These people are from our small international fellowship)

 Pastor Anders and Pastor Elson (their first names) welcoming everyone.
Elson leads our internationa group in Bible study on Sunday afternoons.
(It's not your computer - the picture is fuzzy)

Tacka Herren fÖr Han är god

(Thank the Lord for He is good)