Week 14 and Israel!

“When the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will receive power…” Acts 1:8

I had a great week! I spent the weekend in Seinajoki with the Haapoja’s! I got to go do some shopping in Seinajoki, check out a youth meeting, eat tons of kebab, go to a soccer game, youth meeting, and play some croquet! I had a lot of fun. I met up with Pekka and Neea on Sunday night a drove back to Ruurikkala with them! It was nice to be able to catch up with them and talk!

This week we learned about the Holy Spirit and Holy Living. We had Pekka and Neea come and teach us on it! The teaching was amazing! We did many different games and questions and such. We had a very powerful prayer/soaking meeting! The Holy Spirit came down so powerfully! Praise God! At the end of the week we practiced moving in spiritual gifts! Many people spoke out prophesies, and visions! Later on we prayed for the sick and a few people got healed! Hallelujah!

I also had the chance to meet up with Pekka and Neea for a one-on-one. They know me very well, so it was nice to be able to talk to them. We went talked about some stuff I’m going through and some decisions ahead. It was really nice to have them here. A little piece of home! haha!

We also had a lot of time this to prepare for our outreach! We’re going to be heading to Israel for 6 weeks! As I write this, I’m in Lahti, and I’m going to be heading to Helsinki today. Tomorrow (Sunday), I fly out to Israel! I can’t wait to go and serve! It’s going to be a great time for us to step out of our comfort zone! We also get to go check out a bunch of Biblical places like Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Dead Sea, and the Jordan River! We are then going to Elat for some diving and water sports. I’m really excited! In less than 48 hours, I’ll be in Israel!

God bless!
Shane