Revive 
  Sweden   

Strategic
Church Multiplication 
  to Save a Nation
 

   Jim and Lynn Jarman   Like us on Facebook   Like us on Facebook 
     City Team Leaders Stockholm   
     Converge Worldwide - ReachGlobal -
     New Life Church Stockholm 

   
         Newsletter #7      
   Jan/Feb      
   2015      

Hi    
   
      REJOICE WITH US!  Due to the generous and sacrificial giving of both individuals and churches, we are now at 75% in our funding.  More importantly, the partnerships that God has arranged will benefit Sweden for a long time to come.  We are so grateful!
   
       Our time to leave for Sweden is coming quickly.  We are in the home stretch now and just need a little more help.
 
      YOU are such a vital part of this ministry!   Together we can make a difference.  We are a team working as ONE!  
    
       With much appreciation, Jim and Lynn

  A Legacy for Sweden ...
 
  ...and Why Your Generosity Means So Much Too!

Cliff and Shirlee Vennerstrom were veteran missionaries with Converge Worldwide.  Their entire lives were all about serving God and sharing the good news of Christ.   They were teachers and church planters - faithful servants whose whole purpose was to see others come to know the God they loved.

This passion for service was instilled in them at a young age, modeled for them by both of their parents.  They were taught at home that they each needed to know Christ personally.  And their parents also showed them the importance of sharing this good news with others. 

From 1963 to 1972, Cliff and Shirlee served God at the Good Shepherd School in Ethiopia.  From 1985 to 1992, they planted churches in the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Cameroon.  Always ready to travel somewhere to minister, always open to what God was asking them to do - willing to sacrifice the comforts of home and closeness to family - they dedicated their lives to the One who had set their own hearts on fire.

In retirement , Cliff and Shirlee had a renewed interest in their personal ancestries.  Both had family roots in Sweden.  All of Cliff's grandparents had immigrated to Wisconsin in the 1890's.  Shirlee's grandparents and father came as well, but her father's siblings remained in Sweden.  She still has many cousins there and Cliff and Shirlee have visited them four times.

Shortly after their last Sweden trip in 2013, we had the privilege of meeting the Vennerstrom's and sharing what God was doing in Stockholm and beyond.  They were so excited for both us and the gospel.

On November 11 of last year, at age 84, Cliff lost a battle with pancreatic cancer and gained an eternal glory.  When gifts honoring his memory were given, Shirlee sensed how they were to be used.  In her words, "It seemed God said supporting mission work in Sweden was where these gifts should go. I pray God is glorified and His kingdom built in this way." 

Whether by life or by death, the Vennerstrom's hearts are to see the Light of Christ once again dawning in the darkness.  They have bestowed on us and on Sweden a great honor - just as each of you do with your sacrificial partnership for Christ and His kingdom.

We are humbled and grateful. 

 

How You Can Pray

   

Over 1,000 of you are receiving this newsletter at your own request or because you have partnered with us.  Would you please pray for us regularly?

Here are some specific needs we have...  

     Prayer Requests:

      Funding

      Visa Applications

      Strength for the Journey

      Wisdom for Work Ahead

      Supernatural Calls for Future Team Members 


Together We Can Touch Sweden Here's How You Can Give

Would you consider partnering with us financially? 
The easiest way to partner is to click on our names below.   This will take you to our mission profile page.  At the bottom you will see giving links. 
Other giving options (check, etc) are listed on the same page to the left.  Please place our name and account number on a note
 and inform us by email of your gift. 
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We are ready to go.  Our Swedish friends are waiting.

Our individual supporters come from 25 states.  They live in New York, Indiana, Nebraska, Colorado, California, Washington, South Dakota, Minnesota, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Arkansas, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois, Rhode Island, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oregon, Iowa and Texas.
Partners also live in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada
 and Nigeria, Japan and The Netherlands.



Sweden in the USA

       
Jim and Lynn in Minneapolis with a team from New Life Stockholm.
Great week at Aspen Grove Network, Calvary Church, Bethel University.
Front Row:  Ellen Vingren, John Vingren,  Jenny Wahlstr�m, Lynn
Back Row:  Jim, Pastor John van Dinther,  Jojje Lindsmyr
    

Our Church Partners


Mountain View 
Glenwood Springs, CO 
Dave Pearson, Pastor
 

Heartland 
Indianapolis, IN 
Darryn Scheske, Pastor


Faith Baptist 
Sioux Falls, SD 
Dana Olson, Pastor


Calvary Community 
St. Cloud, MN 
Matthew Molesky, Pastor


Crossroads 
Aspen, CO 
Steve Woodrow, Pastor

Crossroads 
Glenwood Springs, CO
Tim O'Keefe, Planter 
 

Hillside 
Bloomington, MN 
Bob Bakke, Pastor


Central Baptist 
Sioux Falls, SD 
Jeff Wheeler, Pastor


Epiphany Station 
Thief River Falls, MN 
Jeff Gauss, Pastor


Shalom Baptist 
Hutchinson, MN 
Rick Stapleton, Pastor


Oakwood Community 
Waconia, MN 
Steve Anderson, Pastor


Becker Baptist 
Becker, MN 
Rob Olsen, Pastor


Crosswinds 
Stillwater, MN 
Tim Caspers, Pastor


Living Word 
Ontario, NY 
Barden Gerace, Pastor


Aspen Grove Network
Woodridge 
Medina, MN 
Paul Johnson, Pastor

Crow River 
Delano, MN 
Aaron Sorenson, Pastor

Hope Bridge 
Plymouth, MN 
Bryan McInnis, Pastor

Mercy Hill 
Hopkins, MN 
Drew Johnson, Pastor 
Jesse Mathews, Pastor

The Commons 
Minneapolis, MN 
 Jesse Mathews, Pastor 


Stromsburg Baptist 
Stromburg, NE 
Cory Kitch, Pastor


Calvary Roseville 
 Calvary White Bear 
Shawn Winters, Pastor


National Community 
Washington, D.C. 
Mark Batterson, Pastor
Barracks Row 
Georgetown 
Lincoln 
Gainesville 
Ballston 
Kingstowne 
   Potomac Yard     

 


"Arise, shine, for your light has come, 
 and the glory of the Lord rises upon you" 
Isaiah 60:1 
 


Thank You, Dear Friends!