Newsletter #10

Seven smiles later

Sometimes it can be useful to be the one who doesn’t know how everything works. To arrive as a newcomer in a setting where you don’t know the routines, culture, or faces. I remember a short visit to a new place some time ago where that very thing happened.

Uncertain and frustrated, I stood in front of the information screen, trying to figure out where to go. Then a woman appeared at my side and said kindly:
– I’m a volunteer host here, can I help you?

She looked at my note and pointed me in the right direction.
A little later – confused in a corridor – two staff members stopped. They immediately saw that I was lost and helped me on my way. And it continued like that: people who noticed me, asked, pointed, smiled, helped. When I was done with my errand, I even found out that I had forgotten my umbrella – someone had noticed.

Seven people had helped me before I stepped out onto the street again.
In church right now, we meet many new people every week – at services, gatherings, small groups, and courses. Signs and programs are not enough – we need people who link arms, show the way, introduce others, and make room for questions and uncertainty.

Hospitality is about all of us helping each other. Seeing the one who is new, being attentive, and offering community. Sometimes it is precisely the small gesture – a smile, a question, a “would you like to sit here with us?” – that determines whether someone chooses to come back.

Charlotte Höglund, pastor

UFO Day was a success

As part of the organ festival Organ Space, we welcomed about twenty children to Immanuel Church last Saturday for a playful and educational day.

Under the guidance of organists Bjørn Ulvedalen and Ania Proskourina, the children got to build an organ, play games, sing, and make music together in the church space – which was transformed into a creative playroom. The day ended with an open stage where the children presented what they had created during the day for parents and an audience. We are happy and grateful to be part of this inspiring festival for the fifth year in a row.

UFO = Upptäck Fantastiska Orgeln in swedish, (“Discover the Fantastic Organ” in english).

Konfirmationshögtid

On the weekend of September 6-7, we ended with the group of confirmands we have had the pleasure of having in Immanuelskyrkan during 2025.

On the weekend of September 6-7, we ended with the group of confirmands we have had the pleasure of having in Immanuelskyrkan during 2025.

On Saturday evening, confirmands, their families and leaders had a great evening of celebration together, where we got to present, show, tell and summarize what we have done and experienced during the year of confirmation.

The year then ended on Sunday with a nice and solemn closing service where the confirmands participated in several different ways. We are grateful for the wonderful group that we have gotten to know, and share both faith and life with during the year.

Are you yourself, or do you know someone who is curious about the confirmation in Immanuel next year?

Welcome to a first information meeting on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM or get in contact with our new youth pastor:
David Emmoth: david.emmoth@immanuelskyrkan.se
Tel: 08-587 503 14

K3 is finished – now three new initiatives are launching

The facilities on floor K3 have now been fully renovated, and 3 new children’s and youth programs will soon be starting there!

A few years ago, the question was raised about where we could host activities for children and youth here at Immanuel Church. It turned out that the rooms originally built for children’s and youth ministry had, one by one, been repurposed, making it difficult to find suitable spaces. After much visioning, planning, and prayer, a decision was made to renovate the facilities on K3 so they could once again be used for various children’s and youth activities. And now they are finally ready! A big thank you to everyone who, in different ways, made this possible.

The new programs will take place in the afternoons, Tuesday–Thursday, 15:30–18:30.

Tuesdays: Ages 0–9
Wednesdays: Teenagers
Thursdays: Ages 10–12

Children and youth will be able to try out different musical instruments, create digital music, explore various forms of creative arts, enjoy sports and physical activities, receive homework support, access prayer and quiet time in the prayer room, have an afternoon snack, spend time talking with new and old friends, and much more. All activities are free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

If you’d like to contribute to the program on any of the days, feel free to get in touch with me. Perhaps you can help with homework, music (especially for the youngest children), creative arts, be a supportive adult presence, or bring other skills and gifts that could benefit children and youth. If it concerns ages 0–12, please contact me at simon.minnhagen@immanuelskyrkan.se.

If it concerns teenagers, please contact
david.emmoth@immanuelskyrkan.se, and we’ll talk further.

The program is expected to launch at the beginning of October. More information will soon be available on the website, and everyone will be invited to come and take a closer look at the newly renovated facilities.

The New Law – coming to terms with the Sermon on the Mount

When Jesus went up onto the mountain and started to teach the crowds, people would have been struck by the similarity with the story of Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive and pass on the Jewish Law, the Torah, to the people of Israel. Jesus was claiming to be a new Moses, communicating the true Law of God, the way of life shared by the people of the Kingdom of God. Today we call this new Law “The Sermon on the Mount”

In this autumn bible study series, we will examine his teaching (Matthew 5-7) which radically challenges our assumptions about what it means to be human, to share human community and to live in fellowship with God.

The group meets on Thursday evenings throughout the autumn. Each evening begins with a light meal at 18.30 followed by the study at about 19.15. You are welcome to come to both or just come for the study.

The language used in the group is English.

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Hey Oloruntobi Samuel Ayodele, ”Tobi”!

The Ubuntu choir have a choir director! Oloruntobi Samuel Ayodele, or ‘Tobi’ as he is generally known, began work in the church in July.

Tobi was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up in a Christian family, and through his family and church, he developed a love for music at an early age.

Seven years ago, he came to Sweden to reunite with his parents, who had already moved here. Since then, he has studied at university, worked as a music director for Glory Tabernacle International in Tumba, and contributed to music ministries in many different churches around the Stockholm area. Music is his great passion, but outside of music, he loves football.

He is married to Temilola, and together they have a one-year-old daughter, Lael. There is much about life in Sweden that he appreciates – for example, his favorite meal of mashed potatoes and salmon – but he misses Nigeria’s climate.

Tobi describes himself as easygoing and as someone who loves God.

September 26–28, the Church Conference of Equmeniakyrkan will take place at Immanuel Church.

See separate program

On Sunday, September 28, at 2pm the conference concludes with a commissioning service with Holy Communion, where our deputy Church leader Niklas Piensoho will preach. Music will be provided by musicians from Immanuel Church including Björn Gäfvert, Viktoria Glans, Victor Bodell, amongst others, and singers from Immanuel Nova, Vox Immanuel, Immanuel Gospel, and the Youth Choir. The service language is Swedish.
You are very welcome to join us!

Since we want to celebrate worship in Immanuel Church every Sunday at 11:00, we have—due to the Church Conference—brought together the services of our three language groups into one joint service in Congressen at 11:00 on this Sunday. More information will be available in the website calendar during week 39.

You are warmly welcome to join us!

Do you like technology? Do you want to make a difference in the church?

We are looking for people to play a role as a volunteer in the tech team in Immanuel Church. Every Sunday at 11 o’clock we hold services in three languages – Swedish, English and Korean. Our tech team makes sure that everything is heard and seen, both in the church and online. We need more people! Do you want to help?

You may have some previous experience or none but we are experienced people in a happy team who can teach you what you need to know according to what you are interested in.

Contact Markus Fredenvall, House Technician at Immanuel Church

Mail: markus.fredenvall@immanuelskyrkan.se
Tel: 08-587 50 349

Or meet Markus at Kyrktorget after the service on September 21.

Swedish Service at 11.00 in the big Sanctuary

10:45 Quiet Music · 11:00 Worship Service
Children’s Church every Sunday. You can also watch the services online on Facebook, our website, and YouTube.Every Sunday, we serve coffee and refreshments after the service in the church foyer.
Welcome!

Korean Service at 11.00 in the Waldenström Hall

The services are also available to watch online on our website.
Sunday School in Korean is offered every Sunday for children aged 2–14.
Join us for coffee and fellowship after the service in the café.
Welcome!

International Service 11.00 in Congressen on level K1

All Sunday services can also be viewed online on our website and on YouTube.
Sunday School in English is offered every Sunday for children ages 3-14.
Faith Builders Sunday School for ages 12-14 will be on a summer break.
Join us for Fika after the service in Paus on level K1.
Welcome!

Upcoming birthdays

Jacob Chikuhwa 85 yrs 24 September
Ulla-Britt Buisman 75 yrs 24 September
Elisabeth Maxwell 65 yrs 26 September
Ana paula Gil de Lima Kallström 60 yrs 26 September
Shigeru Ishida 75 yrs 27 September
Birgitta Birkenfalk 60 yrs 28 September
Young Soon Vikström 65 yrs 30 September
Ethel Tillnert 85 yrs 1 October
Per Hemgren 80 yrs 1 October
Bosse Gustafsson 70 yrs 2 October
Gunilla Fadera 80 yrs 2 October
Bo Ingemarson 75 yrs 3 October
Birgit Lindström 95 yrs 4 October
Jan Wester 80 yrs 5 October
Martin Kabubi 75 yrs 10 October
Yo-Seung Song 90 yrs 10 October

Gone to be with the Lord

Lars Ingerstam
*20 June 1940 †19 August 2025
Maj-Britt Lindquist Wallin
*22 September 1926 †4 September 2025

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