Category Archives for Camps & Retreats
“If I Perish, I Perish” – Free audiobook download
September 13th, 2014 would have been Major Ian Thomas’ 100th birthday. In celebration of the founder of Torchbearers International’s life, we are offering his book “If I Perish, I Perish” as a free audiobook download for the remainder of the … Continue reading
Camp Holsby – Summer 2014
Camp! It’s been a blast this summer to host groups from all over the map. We enjoyed both Swedish and German youth and family camps, and an international youth group of around 15 nations. Our lives have also been enriched … Continue reading
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
From New Zealand to Holsby – Claudia Samuels
Just over a year ago I arrived at Holsby, horribly jet-lagged after travelling 30 hours to get here from New Zealand and utterly bewildered, after crossing 12 time zones. However in no time at all, I ‘dove into the deep … Continue reading
Camp Holsby
Camp Holsby. The same place, but with a new name! This last year we’ve been going through a bit of a rebranding process in the Camps and Retreats part of the ministry. As part of a push to connect better with … Continue reading
Jesus Changes Lives – 40 years of God’s Faithfulness
“Jesus Changes Lives” was the theme for Holsby’s 40th Anniversary Retreat, and it turned out to be quite the week full of fun, fellowship and growth. Before you do anything else, check out the Anniversary Retreat video! All of Holsby’s … Continue reading
Meet the Spring Adventure Team
Here is a brief glimpse into the spring camp season at Holsby. We are thankful to the Lord for bringing a solid team of people to host our spring confirmation and youth camps. Here are a few of their stories … Continue reading
Holsby 40th Anniversary Retreat
2013 marks the 40th anniversary of Holsby as a Bible school and retreat center. Plans are already underway to celebrate this historic milestone and you will be hearing more details as the time approaches. The main event, however, will be … Continue reading
Team Putte Wins!
The winner of this year’s Körslaget (Sweden’s version of “Clash of the Choirs”) was decided last Saturday night with Team Putte receiving the most votes. The Vetlanda-based choir led by Putte Nelsson won over the nationwide audience with a rousing … Continue reading
Team Putte Update
On Saturday evening, staff and students watched the “Clash of the Choirs” Swedish TV show in the Holsby chapel – the same chapel where the “Team Putte” choir had practiced just a few days earlier. On the nationally televised show, … Continue reading
