26.02.201 Sunday Service – Ephesians continued

February 22, 2012

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We continue our new series from the book of Ephesians with Christine H. Aarflot, pastor student in MF Norwegian School of Theology.

Church service is held at Gamlebyen Church.

We have Sunday School.

Pre-service prayer starts 4.30pm.

PS: There was a mixup in the newsletter sent earlier this week. Evangelist Emma Tseng from Scandinavia Chinese Christian Church in Oslo will come and speak at OIC next week 4 Mar 2012.

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The start of Lent

February 22, 2012

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Today is Ash Wednesday and signifies the start of Lent.  Lent is usually the time when Christians remember the 40 days and nights Jesus spent alone in the desert without food being tempted by the Devil.

Interesting fact about the number 40 is a special number in the Bible. It signifies preparation for something special:
  • The rain lasted for 40 days in the mighty flood – Noah
  • Moses stayed on the Mount Sinai forty days (Ex 24:18)
  • Jonah gave the people of Ninevah forty days to repent (Jon 3:4)
  • Jesus, before starting his ministry, spent forty days in the desert in prayer and fasting (Matt 4:2)

Thus , in the coming days leading to Easter, while remembering the sacrifice and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, let us also reflect on our spiritual faith and life.

If you’ve never done a fast before, perhaps you can consider the following fast:
  • Full Fast - Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days).
  • The Daniel Fast - Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables. Learn More
  • 3-Day Fast - This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.
  • Partial Fast - A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. You can select from three types of fasting —a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.
  • Digital Fast - Disconnect your Facebook, Twitter. Some examples here.

OIC This Week – Ephesians, Prayer Meeting

February 15, 2012

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Wednesday, 15th of February 2012 at 7:00pm – Prayer Meeting

We will gather at Marits place, Hollendergata 6a, at 7pm, for prayer.

 

Sunday, 19th of February 2012 at 5:00pm – Sunday Service

We continue our new series from the book of Ephesians with Jens Fredrik Brenne of Norway.

Church service is held at Gamlebyen Church.

We have Sunday School.

Join us at 4.30pm in church to pray;  for the service and our church

If you feel lonely and your week is bad

February 8, 2012

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If you feel lonely and you week is bad
Come to OIC and be happy and glad
For fellowship, friendship and food
Jesus is our inspiration and He is so good!
Oh I see,
It’s OIC
Skiing is good for your body
Singing is good for the soul
Cellgroup is good for you week
Jesus is who we love and seek
Oh I see,
It’s OIC
We are part of an international family
Many social events, talks and hospitality
We are also blessed with many babies this year
Learning to love Jesus without any fear
Oh I see,
It’s OIC
To have Carolina and Maicon is great
They encourage us to grow in prayer and faith
To be part of this family makes us smile
And we are challenged to walk the second mile

 

Oh I see
It’s OIC

 

by Johanna Strikwerda and Bodil Sofia Øglend

If you have any contributions such as poem or songs for OIC, contact us at newsletter@internationalchurch.no or drop us a message on Facebook!

The Book of Ephesians, Part Deux

February 8, 2012

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We continue our new series from the book of Ephesians with Marit Sjølie of Norway.

Church service is held at Gamlebyen Church.

We have Sunday School.

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LAUNCHING INTO PRAYER! – part 2

February 2, 2012

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Part 2
Read part 1 here 

The following is a summary of the two last preachings at OIC in the “prayer” series:

Karen Kang
Karen Kang shared some wonderful testimonies with us about prayer, and what lessons she has learned about it in her walk with God. Here are a few of them:

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