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God’s Gifts
Holsby’s “Teebees” are a growing group once again!! Who are they? They are our little Torchbearers – children of our Holsby staff families. Currently there are 8 of them, but by the end of spring this year, they will number … Continue reading
Wally in Latvia
Three times every year, Wally Schoon flies over to Latvia for ministry – particularly amongst the public school teachers of the country. A weekend conference is held every October, January and April. Along with the educational seminars, much is shared … Continue reading
Less Is Often More
Less is often more, right? Well, not if I consider that this winter term we are glad to have four more students, or how we as a family look forward to adding one more child come February… which will mean … Continue reading
Scene@Holsby…
The music was magnificent, the simplicity of the message most moving. God So Loved the World … shared in eight different languages represented by our international students. Prayer in a huge circle spreading all around the huge sanctuary, trusting God … Continue reading
Surprise, Surprise!
Some people are harder to surprise than others. Wally Schoon has historically proven to be one of the more difficult nuts to crack (in more ways than one…). There was the time when we stuck a long airline baggage tag … 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
Holsby 2012-13 Trailer
Here at Holsby we are into the fall season and we are also into the start of our 2012-13 Bible school year. Here is a quick preview of what we will be bringing to you this year during your visits … Continue reading
Our Weakness into His Strength
At our recent Staff Prep Day for the 2012-13 Bible school year, I spoke to our staff about our weakness and God’s strength. Here is some of what I shared: “For anyone who is in Christian service, the feeling of … 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
