Our program, hot from the press
April
2nd Passion of the Christ the movie
9th Missionary? Me? (Praise and prayer)
16th The Challenge Taiwan: The Laurinkari family et. al.
23rd Future is here, and we have a place in it (Praise and prayer)
30th Vappu Eve Celebration: Fellowship & being together
May
7th Love and intimacy with Willem Hickey et. al.
14th Fireproof the movie - Ascension Day is the Thursday before
21st Who are we? (Praise and prayer)
28th Image of God / Pekka Reinikainen et. al.
June
4th Summer is here (Praise and Prayer)
Sept 11th
Praise and Prayer
This a evening we come together to spend time together and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
We also have cafeteria as normally, but there is also time to pray and praise.
The music group is responsible for the music and good flow of the evening.
Sept 18th
What is the trouble with Christianity?
There are many troubling questions in Christianity. This is the night to ask about them and go more deep into the questions regarding Christianity.
Sept 25th
Welcoming night
Fellowship, meeting new people, food and coffee- relaxing way to start your semester and maybe also stay in Finland. You are welcome to our international bunch!
Oct 2nd,
Oct 9th
Membership Seminar
What is it to be a church member? Could I be one? This is the night to know more about what it means in general and personally to you. We all have our own place, also among others.
Oct 16th
Movie: Slumdog Millionaire
Awarded, thrilling and touching movie of the year Or even of the decade. Well start the movie around seven, so better be time in order not to miss it.
http://www.slumdogmillionairemovie.co.uk/
Oct 23rd,
Oct 30th
Evolution, Faith and Science
Can you talk about them in a same sentence? We have professor Lennart Saari share about ideas and evidence about this. Intelligent design is one of the themes covered this night. Not to be missed!
Article about taking
care of environment.
In Finnish.
Nov 6th
World Student Day of Prayer
This a evening we come together to spend time together and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus. We also have cafeteria as normally, but there is also time to pray and praise.
This is a special evening organized by Finnish IFES, of which we are part of.
http://www.opko.fi/studentday
Nov 13th 14th
Leadership Training
This is a yearly leadership training, to everybody interested in leadership in any field of life. The yearly conference of willow creek takes place in Helsinki just a week earlier, but we will have the best parts of it just a week after the actual conference.
International
http://www.willowcreekglobalsummit.com/
Finland
http://web001.multitronic.fi/gls2007/
Nov 20th
Movie: Walk the Line
This a movie about Johnny Cash.
Nov 27th,
Dec 4th
Is the Bible reliable?
You have heard about the book and maybe also read it. But how do we know if it reliable? Can it really be trusted? This night to know more about the reliability of Bible and ask questions about it.
Dec 11th,
Dec 18th
Movie: Joyeux Noël
Touching, award winning movie based on a true story. From the time of the First World War.
http://www.joyeuxnoelmovie.com/
Jan 15th
This is a evening we come together to spend time together and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Jan 22nd
Welcome to Finland
This cultural night is to introduce you to Finland and get familiar with some things from Finland.
Some Finnish food and treats and program to get accustomed with Finland will be there.
Welcome!
Jan 29th
Lets be honest - Praise and prayer night
Honesty matters. Does it? You are to be honest to yourself. And God.
Can you? Are we fooling? Or rather: Who is not?
1.Tim.2:13
if we are faithless,
he remains faithful
for he cannot deny himself.
Psalm.33:4
For the word of the LORD is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
Praise and prayer night: This is a evening we come together to spend time together and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
We also have cafeteria as normally, but there is also time to pray and
praise. The music group is responsible for the music and good
flow of the evening.
Feb 5th
Let my people go!
This is an evening together with Amnesty International and Voice of Martyrs to hear about how we could be involved in setting His people free and the work that is done through these organizations.
www.persecution.com
www.stefanus.fi
www.amnesty.org
www.amnesty.fi
Feb 12th
First love in your life - Praise and prayer night
Who is the first person you think of when you wake up? Or last one as you go to sleep? Another human being?
1.Cor.15:19
If in Christ we have hope in this life only,
we are of all people most to be pitied.
1.John.4:8-9
-- God is love. --
Feb 19th
Short Term Missions
This is an evening to get to know about the possibilities of going abroad for Short Term Missions. We will hear about the possibilities and about people who have been there before.
We will visit and see at least:
South-Africa
Central Asia
Latvia and Mediterranian area
flying to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
East-Malaysia
Feb 26th
The Gospel
This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.
The official movie trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1wGRBch0yc
March 5th
White as snow - Praise and prayer night
Snow . Seems we have it everywhere. And he says to make us white as pure snow? Psalm 51. Isaiah.1:18
"Come now, let us reason together,"
says the LORD.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
March 12th
Discipleship
Besides normal cafeteria tonight we get to know what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and live for him.
Be sure to be challenged!
John.13:35
By this all people will know
that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.
Micah.6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the LORD require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
March 19th
Has science buried God?
Has it? What do you think? Triggering topic and sure we will have good discussions too.
We might also have an opportunity to watch a dvd "The God delusion debate", but if not, here you have it online:
http://www.fixed-point.org/index.php/video/35-full-length/164-the-dawkins-lennox-debate
See you there!
March 26th
Your life matters - Praise and prayer night
You know that your life matters? Is not God
much greater than your life?
Mark.10:27 Jesus looked at them and said,
"With man this is impossible,
but not with God;
all things are possible with God."
Ps.139:1
O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
Apr 2nd
Passion of the Christ
This movie of Mel Gibson is about the last few hours of Jesus.
Well known and rated world-wide!
The official site, has also trailers under media
www.thepassionofchrist.com
International Christian Center
Ruoholahdenkatu 16
7 pm- 11 pm
You are welcome to join us!
International fellowship, cafeteria and different kinds of program.
Every Friday. Welcome !
Friday Night Café team
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welcome all ,
Friday Night Café
Is the meeting place for us young adults every Friday. The program is based on a cafeteria idea, but in addition to cafeteria we have various programs. Mainly: Movie Nights, Seminares and Praise and Prayer nights. Check the Program -page for the coming Café nights still this semester.
International-Students.fi
Is where you can find out something more about life in Finland as a International Student. Wheather you are planning to move, are about to move or are already in Finland you will find information here that will help. More to come later.
International Christian Union
ICU is a member of IFES, which is a global student lead voluntary organization with about 500,000 members and 152 national movements. ICU has been established by international students and for international students, but connected with the national movement in Finland. ICU organizes weekly meetings for students and welcomes students to international fellowship regardless of their background.
here you can find some nice worship songs
Do you know a good Christian channel?
Click here
1 faith fm
Usefull links to help you adjust and find your way
International Evangelical Church
Worship services
Finnish language courses
Virtual Finland - all the information you need to know
Expat-Finlanda fantastic resource for anyone moving to Finland
Integrating into Finnish Society
Finding Jobs in Finland
IFES
It's easy to get around with public transport in the capital area
Steps:
1. Go to www.ytv.fi
2. Type in the adress where you are leaving from and going to & hit search.
Every Friday
19:00
Don't hesitate to contact us
photos by Avner Erez