PROGRAMBLAD FÖR EQUMENIAKYRKAN HALLUNDA

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1 PROGRAMBLAD FÖR EQUMENIAKYRKAN HALLUNDA Kulturarrangemang och utbildning i samarbete med Studieförbundet Bilda

2 Varmaste TACK till er alla för år 2018! Tack för den du är i församlingsgemenskapen, tack för det du gör och ger! Pastor Carin Hemmati Tack till alla som har haft särskilda uppdrag under olika ledar- och ansvarsuppgifter, året, tex förtroendevalda och trogna matvolontärer. Equmeniakyrkan Hallunda har under år 2018 fått vara en varm, välkomnande och generös gemenskap som haft nåden att fått ha Jesus Kristus i centrum. Vi har fått gå med Gud, tillsammans, genom olika utmaningar och tagit emot många välsignelser, bla har vi haft möjligheten att dela ut mat och annat som vi först fått ta emot. Församlingen är i ständig rörelse, förändring och utveckling, en kyrka full av liv, med ett stort kontaktnät. Nu ser vi med tillförsikt fram emot det nya året, Vi får lägga allt i Guds händer och be om ledning, beskydd, inspiration, kraft och mod. Önskar er alla en fridfull jul och ett välsignat gott nytt år! Varmaste hälsningar, pastor Carin 1

3 O COME LET US ADORE HIM!-A CHRISTMAS GREETING FROM MY DESK For every well meaning Christian, the Advent season is the season when the adoration and worship of Christ our savior is at its highest point. Through each day up until the Christmas day, the world comes to a near standstill. With spoken and unspoken languages there is a general acknowledgement that someone special was born into the world to meet the human race where they are. The sweet melodies of Christmas carols, Christmas bells chiming through the air, not least, through the maze of human activity witnessed through unequaled travels and movements of people through every available means coupled with the greatest season of commercial activity as people frantically make purchases in readiness for exchange of gift all bear witness to the fact that a special season is unfolding. As God s people who are privileged to be associated with this special child who have become the King of all kings, you and I have a huge responsibility. We must all step up our efforts to ensure that the message of Christ s birth is not drowned by the loud and alluring drums of profanity and fanfare. The unbelieving world is fast losing touch with that message. Christians are therefore called upon to speak up. Go, tell it on the mountains, over the hills and everywhere that Jesus Christ is born. One person at a time-and the reason for the season will be made known to all people everywhere. THE YEAR 2018 The season of Christmas also immediately leads us to an important transition point in the life of each of us as well as in our church. The end of the year and the start of a new one both follow in quick succession. It is needful therefore to use this space to appreciate every member of Equmeniakyrkan International Hallunda for such a wonderful ministry outing this year. I believe we all had a most wonderful time in the presence of God and very blessed through each and every meeting opportunity that we had. Pastor Sam Nweze Special mention must be mentioned however, of the exciting 10th anniversary celebrations that ran through two consecutive weeks ending early in October. What an eventful moment in our church! I thank each and every participant who contributed ideas and resources to make it what it was. My appreciation goes particularly to the few people who worked assiduously to ensure that the event was successful. God bless you real good! Also to every member of the Advisory Committee, as well as all the ministry groups I say a big God bless you! The Scripture tells us in Daniel 11:32b, The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. From this Scripture springs up our theme for the coming year, It will be a year of GREAT EXPLOITS. I urge you all therefore, to begin to get excited because a great year is ahead of us. I conclude with an important program information. Effective January 2019, our Miracle Tuesday will move to mid week fellowship under the title MIDWEEK COVENANT ENCOUNTER. With this change, our first midweek fellowship will take place on Wednesday January 2, Be sure to adjust your schedules accordingly to enable you embrace these covenant meetings. Lastly, mark your calendar for our New Year retreat on January 13. My family and I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a joyous and prosperous New year! 2

4 From the desk of your Pastor Boaz Kamran Christmas 2018 Praise the Lord that we are closing again this year 2018 with the celebrations of Christmas. Celebrations starts as we entre into the month of December. This is a special December because we have 5 Mondays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. You may have gone through a difficulties and challenges. Many times, you feel yourself a failed person. An unsuccessful person. Or any other bad association which make you feel pity. But on this special occasion I have good news for you. I want you to stop and read it carefully. You entitled yourself all weak things because you are focusing yourself only. I urge you to use the ability to focus. But this time focus for one year, only Jesus. Try to do something for Him, say something for Him, go somewhere for Him, ask and tell for Him. Your focus must be Jesus instead of your own personality. You will change for ever. Because when you focus on Jesus, Jesus will focus on you. He will restore everything in your life. I know something great is going to be happen in the year 2019 for you. You will not be the same person again. Your life will be filled with testimonies. I wish the year 2019 serve you with focusing Jesus. Merry Christmas and A Happy new year. From the desk of your Pastor Boaz Kamran 3

5 On behalf of the Board and my own behalf I wish all our Pastors and members of our unique Parish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we await the birth of our savior Jesus Christ let the spirit of love fill our hearts not only for those close to us, but those far away. Let us think about the unfortunate people around the world especially children who are displaced by war or natural disasters and as such have nowhere to sleep let alone someone to wish them a merry Christmas. Let us not only focus on our expectations and wishes from God for the coming year but rather as followers of Christ the love we can give to each other and the world at large. Let us not be inward looking but extend and share to make life just a bit worth living for the sake Christ our savior for those around us and the community we live in. Let us make the year 2019 as the year of love and unity in our dear parish. Let us display tolerance and practice love with respect for both big and small for the kingdom of God is all love and nothing else. The season is also about giving, so let us remember what Jesus told us in Matthew 6:3-4 (NKJV) but when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will himself reward you openly. Finally, wherever Christmas may find you this year, in loneliness or in companionship, you can enjoy the season with Christ. God richly bless us all. Joe Etbon Chairman 4

6 Veckan i Equmeniakyrkan Hallunda SÖNDAG GUDSTJÄNST PÅ SVENSKA WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL IN ENGLISH GUDSTJÄNST OCH SÖNDAGSSKOLA PÅ URDU, HINDI OCH PUNJABI. MÅNDAG MATUTDELNING MÅNDAGSTRÄFFEN/ MONDAY CLUB, START 7 JANUARI. TISDAG SVENSKAUNDERVISNING, START 8 JANUARI MATUTDELNING BIBELSAMTAL / TISDAGSKÖREN. ONSDAG SVENSKAUNDERVISNING MATUTDELNING PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY TORSDAG CAFÉ LJUSPUNKTEN LUNCHBÖN HAPPINES CLUB PRAYER GROUP MEETING/MUSIC REHEARSAL FREDAG SVENSKAUNDERVISNING MATUTDELNING BÖNEMÖTE PÅ URDU ALL NIGHT VIGIL (LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY SECOND MONTH)/NATTBÖN SISTA FREDAGEN, VARANNAN MÅNAD. 5

7 Kalendariet December Sö 23 kl Fjärde advent Vi sjunger in julen Carin Hemmati, Sång och musik med familjerna Abdo, Bejstam och Westling. Sö 30 kl Nattvardsgudstjänst, Carin Hemmati. Januari Sö 6 kl Missionsgudstjänst, insamling till Equmeniakyrkans internationella arbete. Sö 13 kl Gudstjänst, Birgit Karlsson. Sö 20 kl Gudstjänst, Carin Hemmati. Sö 27 kl Gudstjänst, Inge Mack. Februari Sö 3 kl Nattvardsgudstjänst, Carin Hemmati. Sö 10 kl Gudstjänst, Olle Westberg. Sö 17 kl Gudstjänst, Carin Hemmati. Sö 24 kl Gudstjänst, Lars-Gunnar Hjerne. Mars Sö 3 kl Nattvardsgudstjänst, Carin Hemmati. Sö 10 kl Gudstjänst, Bernt Wåhleman. Sö 17 kl Gemensam gudstjänst, installation av pastor Boaz Kamran. Jenny Dobers regional kyrkoledare. Sö 24 kl Gudstjänst, Johnny Jonsson. Sö 31 kl Nattvardsgudstjänst, Carin Hemmati 6

8 Programblad Equmeniakyrkan, December Mars 2019 Equmeniakyrkans Internationella insamlingsperiod December januari Låt oss sprida hop, fokus på utbildning.. Matutdelningen gör uppehåll under jul-och nyårsveckorna, med undantag för fredagen den 28 december. Tia-projektet (Tidiga insatser i asylprocessen) fortsätter 2019! Måndagsträffen kl Svenskaundervisning, tisdag, onsdag, fredag kl Temaonsdagar, med Sociala Missionen. Café Ljuspunkten, torsdagar kl Matutdelning, måndag, tisdag, onsdag och fredag, ca kl Välkommen till våra olika barn- och ungdomsgrupper! * Sunday School/Söndagsskola i samband med engelsks- och urdupråkig gudstjänst. * Happiness Club, från 9 år, torsdagar kl From Miracle Tuesday to Midweek Living Spring - 6pm Bless someone this Christmas with Pastor Sam's book. Reduced price, 50 SEK. Get a copy now! 7

9 Indo-Pak Sunday service plan Date Presider Preacher Program 2-Dec-18 Family Carols Rev. Iqbal Masih 1st Advent 9-Dec-18 Ladies Ministry Pst.Boaz Kamran 2nd Advent 16-Dec-18 Sunday School Min. Rev.Iqbal Masih 3rd Advent 23-Dec-18 Youth Ministry Pst.Boaz Kamran 4th Advent 25-Dec-18 Pst.Boaz Kamran Rev.Iqbal Masih Christmas Day 30-Dec-18 Bro.Robert Rev.Iqbal Masih 1-Jan-19 Bro.Robrt Arif Pst.Boaz Kamran New Year Service 6-Jan-19 Sis.Saba Arif Rev.Iqbal Masih 13-Jan-19 Bro.Anil Wilson Pst. Boaz Kamran 20-Jan-19 Timna Pearly Pst. Boaz Kamran 27-Jan-19 Bro.Nawaz Patras Bro.Robert Arif 3-Feb-19 Bro.Robrt Arif Pst.Boaz Kamran 10-Feb-19 Sis.Maclina Loyal Pst.Boaz Kamran 17-Feb-19 Bro.Raju Lal Pst.Boaz Kamran 24-Feb-19 Sabrina Arif Bro.Robert Arif 3-Mar-19 Bro.Robrt Arif Pst.Boaz Kamran 10-Mar-19 Sis. Monicka Loyal Pst.Boaz Kamran 17-Mar-19 Joint Service 24-Mar-19 Sis. Arshi Khan Pst.Boaz Kamran 31-Mar-19 Bro.Anil Wilson Bro.Robert Arif 8

10 Kl OLIKA AKTIVITETER, TEMAN OCH FIKA. Practice your Swedish! LUNCHBÖN TORSDAGAR KL Indo-Pak Sunday school TISDAGSKÖREN Övningar kl Tisdag 23, 30 april, 7,14, 21, 28 maj, 4 juni. Bibelsamtal på svenska med pastor Carin Tisdagar jämna veckor från 22 januari-2 april kl Vi samtalar kring en bibeltext och lära oss nya Brukssånger. 9

11 Information från styrelsen Lördag 16 mars kl Församlingens årsmöte. Församlingens arbete bygger på gemensamma resurser Så här kan Du ge din gåva: Equmeniakyrkan Hallundas bankgiro: Kyrkoavgiften, 1% av din inkomst, 70% till den lokala församlingen, 30% till Equmeniakyrkans pionjär- och församlingsgrundande arbete. Foldrar finns i kyrkan, läs också på hemsidan: Tack för Din gåva! 10

12 Medlemskap Vill du bli en del i Equmeniakyrkan Hallunda, dela gemenskapen som medlem i glädje, växt och delaktighet? Var och en som vill tro på Jesus Kristus är välkommen som medlem i församlingen. Ta kontakt med någon av församlingens pastorer. Välkommen att kontakta någon av oss pastorer för enskilda samtal. Carin Hemmati Mobil.: Samuel Nweze Mobil.: Boaz Kamran Khan Mobil.: Kyrkans tel nr.: ; e-post: hallundakyrkan@telia.com Vi har tystnadsplikt. Equmeniakyrkan Hallunda, Hallunda Torg 2, NORSBORG Hemsida: Equmeniakyrkan Hallundas bankgiro: ORDFÖRANDE: Joe Etbon Mobil Tel.: KASSÖR: Lars-Gunnar Hjerne Mobil Tel.: FÖRSAMLINGSPEDAGOG: Carlota (Carro) Bocio Duff Tel arbete: FÖRSAMLINGSVÄRD: Mousa Alkhouri Tel arbete: Equmeniakyrkan Hallunda är en av flera huvudmän för