Easter Celebration

April 2, 2012

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This week, we remember the death, crucifixion, and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
At OiC, we have special events and arrangements for Easter:

6th April – Starting 3:00PM

We celebrate Good Friday at Stian’s place with meeting up, food, games and perhaps songs.

Do bring: a) some food b) yourself and much laughter c) friends

Address: Skøyenbakken 3B

Facebook Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/136305949832321/

8th April – Easter Sunday at Lyder Sagens Gate 7

We start with Barbeque and Grill at 1:00PM, do bring some food for it :)

This is followed by Church Service at 5:30PM. Maicon Steuernagel will share the word.

Please note service is not held on Gamlebyen Church and will start at 5.30PM

Address: Lyder Sagens Gate 7

29.02.2012 Prayer Meeting at Johanna’s

February 26, 2012

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There are few things in the Bible that are connected to as many promises as prayer, so: let us pray! 

 We in OIC want to be a fellowship where God can have a word, so we encourage you all to pray – any time, anywhere, for each other and yourselves.

We also want to do this together, as to put our Church and our lives in Gods hands.

This Wednesday is a special day that comes only once every four years, so let us celebrate it be gathering at Johanna’s place to pray, Framnesveien 10.
Time: 7 pm
GPS coordinates: 59°56′58″N 10°45′23″E
Contact number:46 21 96 24 (Johanna) 99 56 06 01 (Marit)

26.02.2012 Sunday Service – Ephesians continued

February 22, 2012

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We continue our new series from the book of Ephesians with Christine Henriksen Aarflot, a theology student in MF Norwegian School of Theology. She is engaged in youth work in Oslo, and last year she was an exchange student in Durham, England.

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.

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!

One, Two, Skii

February 8, 2012

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Ski Trip with OIC

Please follow these instructions:

1. Find the date 11th of February in your calender
2. Write: Skiing trip with the OIC family, at 12pm.
3. If “skiing” scares you, go to point 5.
4. If you have skies, bring them. If not, contact Marit, 99 56 06 01, and she will bring a pair for u, for free!:)
5. We will walk to one place, where we make a fire, warm drinks, “grillpølser” and good talks.
6. The fire will make u warm, but still, please dress up warm, with wool underwear:)
7. Those who want to go skiing, can go far or just try a little bit; feel free:)
8. We will stay out until we are tired of it. Then, its a short distance to t-bane, and home.

How to get there?
Take t-bane 2 towards Mortensrud, to Bøler. From there, its a walking distance.
We will go together as one at 11:40 from Oslo S. If you come later, please contact Bodil, 95 24 91 97, or Marit, 99 56 06 01.

What to bring?
A must: Yourself, in warm clothes.

Alternatives: A friend. Some snacks. Something to sit on.Keep updated about this event at Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/104704212990579/

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