Category Archives for Bible School
Another Holsby “Teebee”!
Our “Teebee” population (a little Torchbearer) is growing! Little Moses Stephens has a baby brother! NAME: Samuel Thomas Stephens DATE: 15 July 2014 TIME: 15:55 WEIGHT: 4095 grams (about 9 lbs., 1/2 oz.) LENGTH: 52 cm. (about 21 in.) PARENTS: Danny & … Continue reading
COMMENCEMENT
The Holsby class of 2013-14 is now history! May 29 was a holiday in Sweden – “Ascension Day” – but it was also a celebratory commencement day at Holsby under beautiful skies and a seasonably warm sun. John Poysti opened our commencement … Continue reading
The Holsby Bears
This year the Holsby basketball team had another successful season – although that success was not always seen on the scoreboard… The Holsby Bears (from TorchBEARerS) were not the most talented team in the league, but we played with heart … Continue reading
Holsby Winter Retreat 2014
When you put together February, snow, cold and students with a lot of energy, you get the Holsby Annual Winter Retreat. Throughout the year there are a number of ways we realize how much we’ve come to enjoy and appreciate … Continue reading
Christmas @ Holsby
This is a season of joy! We rejoice in the Child Who came to be born and the Son Who was given – Jesus, God’s Son! And HIS Name shall be called – Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace! Isaiah … Continue reading
Outreach in Åhus
Over travel weekend, we (Karalie, Katrina, Luisa, Lisa and David) had the amazing opportunity to assist with leading a confirmation camp for youth in Åhus, on the Baltic sea in southeastern Sweden. After the three-hour shuttle and bus ride down, … Continue reading
“2nd Gens” at Holsby!
For quite a few years now, one of my favorite things to write about for Holsby is the “2nd Gens“! Two years ago, we had 12, last year we had none, and now this year we have five. I’d like … Continue reading
Set your hope fully on the grace… Holsby 2013-14
A few weeks ago we welcomed 62 students from 10 countries to Holsby Bible School 2013-14. Here is a short video, put together by the guy’s RA, Stephen Reith, capturing the highlights of this year – our students. It’s great … Continue reading
Bible School in the words of our students
We are once again grateful to the Lord for the group of students we had this past year and how each of them invested into the Holsby community. As with every year, we are most encouraged by the life-changing investment … Continue reading
Holsby Spring Scavenger Hunt
We are well into our two-month spring term, which began with a photo scavenger hunt requiring some thought and creativity from nine family groups trying to capture and complete fifty different photo challenges around campus. As you watch this video … Continue reading