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December 3: Today we drove out to some great friends for a lovely traditional Swedish Christmas dinner. Together with our Pastor and his wife. Great time. December 4: Today we had a combined service, but not in our usually place. We had it in the basement. Our Swedish head pastor spoke in English and he did a good job. Communion and nice worship music! After a wonderful lunch at a Chinese restaurant we were back in church for a nice Christmas concert... December 4: Recorded two radio programs today. One regular and one with a nice Christmas message! December 11: Sunday and our dear Canadian friend Linda spoke at our international gathering. She spoke on the importance of prayer. Nice fellowship... December 18: Today I lead a bible study on Advent. Interesting discussions and a wonderful fellowship. Thanks Gunilla for coffee and Christmas buns. Lovely video message from Pastor Terry.. December 19: My wife and I went home to a English brother in need. He has cancer and is feeling down. We prayed for a complete healing, for comfort and for peace. Peace not only for him but for his whole family. John 16:33, I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” December 25: Christmas day. We had a combined service today. Many of our brothers and sisters are out travelling. Anyhow rather many people showed up to this Christmas day service. Nice traditional Christmas music. December 31: New years eve, The last day of the year. The old one is soon over and the new one is in. I drove my son to church. They will pick up many teens there and drive away to have a great party for all the teens from church. A know its gonna be great,,,,

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