The Process of Arriving: Denmark and Sweden

 

We've had a few new experiences since leaving the states Sunday night for Denmark and Sweden.   In 24 hours, we stood in  5 countries, had two layovers, lost 2 pieces of luggage and had a coffee can explode in one piece of luggage that did arrive.  Linda's clothes were sprinkled with coffee grounds, which was very appropriate since we will be working in coffee house ministries.

We got settled into our apartment and finally stumbled into bed on Tuesday morning at 2 am.  Seven hours later, we shared breakfast with our host family and a couple from Finland who stayed at the B&B.   Arrie Kulturhus is bigger than life.  It's huge and its owners have a big vision of how they are asking God to use this property:  Coffee house/cafe, B&B,  hostel, conference center, art gallery and more.  And, there is work going on in every square inch of these buildings, some of which were constructed 150 years ago.



Our first day, we worked with people from Ghana and Finland and Idaho to move the coffee house closer to its opening date.












While Arrie is a small rural farming community about 10 miles from Malmo, the third largest city in Sweden, population 32,00, the people still like their coffee, and we will soon offer that with a dash of quaintness and quiet.
 A neighbor dropped by today to meet some of the new faces on the block.  She represents the curiosity that encourages all of us to paint another wall, hammer another nail, and pull another weed.

As you begin to think globally, please think of the creative power that God can infuse into this property.  Pray for a miraculous exchange rate of time and energy that goes into paving His business that will be a tremendous outreach to all who drop in.

We are under the influence of jet lag, but can reason clearly enough to know that we are here for a purpose.

Keep Looking Up and thank you for reading our blog.
J:m and L:nda