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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
Ti: A story of beauty
It all began when one of our former students asked if we would be willing to sponsor a young lady for a year at Bible school. Our former student had been involved in discipling this young woman, whom we will … 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
Is there life after Holsby?
Yes, there is life after Holsby! Proof came this week through a visit by Kerstin, Magda and Markus. They had all been students and had also worked as volunteer staff and now were back for a week to reconnect. Christine … 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
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
Holsby “Teebees”
Teebees are some of my favorite people on campus! This summer, we’ve added two of them to the Holsby family. (By the way, the name “Teebees” is what we call our staff kids, and it derives from Torchbearers). Our most … Continue reading
