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NOT JUST 2nd … BUT EVEN 3rd!!
One of my favorite subjects to write about is the second generation students who come to Holsby. After being able to share all these years of history and God’s great work in individual lives at “Fackelbärarna,” there is great joy … Continue reading
Holsby is building a gym
“Holsby was the best year of my life! My life was changed.” That’s been the story for so many young people over the last 40+ years. Holsby is a quiet place where God shows up, and then big things happen. … Continue reading
Another 2nd Gen at Holsby!
This spring term’s 2nd Gen is a Swede – Johanna Ewens!! She even grew up in the area around Holsby and is no stranger to our center. Johanna writes: I, together with my family, live relatively close to “Fackelbärarnas Centrum” (The … Continue reading
Holsby Resurrection Day Outreach
We are halfway through our much-enjoyed Spring School with long, sunny days and new growth beginning to show on all the trees. This year Spring School began with the celebration of Easter and a much-needed reminder that though the bodily … Continue reading
First Holsby online applicant
Just two short weeks ago, we told you about our new online application system. Now I am happy to tell you that for the first time in Holsby’s history, a student has applied and been officially accepted using this online … Continue reading
Holsby Online Application for Bible School
Have you ever wondered how the dryer ever sold out over the dependable, never breaking clothesline? About a year ago we bought a dryer, not because our clothesline “broke down,” but because the time it took to hang socks and … Continue reading
Carol Collins – Holsby Alum
Our recent effort to encourage our 40+ years of Holsby alumni to reconnect with each other has resulted in the renewal of many old friendships and connections. If you haven’t already joined the Facebook group for your school year, I … Continue reading
Holsby Outreach Week 2015
Near the end of our winter term each year we do a week of outreach. The students are split up into different teams and sent out to churches and ministries in Sweden and Denmark. Although most students don’t really know … Continue reading
TEEBEE #17
“Gift of God”! That is the meaning of the name of our new little Holsby “Teebee” … NAME: Matteo Zachary Strohm DATE: 4 March 2015 TIME: 9:24 a.m. WEIGHT: 3435 grams (about 7 lbs., 14 oz.) LENGTH: 49 cm. (about 19 … Continue reading
Perry the Platypus and the Holsby RAs
Our experience as students at Holsby was a peaceful and restoring adventure loaded with learning & laughter, meaningful conversations & friendships, and personal growth. All of these aspects facilitated a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and fostered a desire within Johnny … Continue reading
