Overcome evil with good
Sunday, March 8, the theme in the church year was “The struggle against evil,” and it feels more relevant than I wish it were.
Every time I turn on TV or scroll on my phone, I am flooded with news about conflicts that are out of control, where good and evil blend together. And I encounter stories from people living in vulnerable situations where the sense of powerlessness is brutal.
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The struggle against evil continues. In the world. In Sweden. In Stockholm — and far too often, also in my own life.
I desperately search for a lifeline to hold on to so that I don’t fall and go under. And I find it in Romans 12:21: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
I am currently taking a course called “Church and Police in Partnership Church – Police in Partnership” so that, as a deacon, I can be a support in a local police district. Over the past few weeks, I have been doing field practice and riding in a police car for three days, wearing a deacon’s shirt and a protective vest.
On my very first shift, I was present when a young man was arrested on suspicion of a serious drug offense. We also searched for a woman who no longer wanted to live. When we found her, it led to a long conversation and a journey to transport her to the psychiatric emergency unit.
I am deeply impressed by the police officers — their courage and patience. If they arrest someone for drugs, they know there are infinitely many more. If they take a person to psychiatric care, it is likely that on their very next shift they will meet someone else who is struggling mentally and needs help. And yet they keep going. Because they believe that what they do can make a difference.
For me, ‘Church and Police in Partnership’ is an opportunity to unite forces for good. And if we are to overcome evil with good — as Scripture calls us to — it may even be essential. Together we are stronger!” For me, “Church – Police in Collaboration” is an opportunity to gather forces for good. And if we are to defeat evil with good, it may even be necessary. We are stronger together.
We don’t need to look for evil and destructiveness — they are already there. But the good is something we must actively choose. Again and again. It is not a demand. It is an opportunity!
God, sometimes we lose sight of both You and ourselves in the darkness and evil.
Jesus, do not let us become stuck in hopelessness and passivity. Lift us, carry us, and help us to find and hold fast to the good — that which gives security and hope. That which is You, God.
Amen.
Margret Josefsson
Deacon at Immanuel Church
The children’s sports vacation filled the church with life.
Winter break was filled with children’s activities in Immanuel Church. Over 20 children gathered on Tuesday and Thursday for two days of fun, laughs, learning and relationship building in the gym.
We spent our time in the gym and our newly opened HQ space on the K3 level. With the help of the 6 amazing students from Holsby Bible school who joined us for the week, we were able to receive both children and youth for a week’s worth of fun.
The boys and girls were met with love and laughter as we played together in the gym, heard faith stories from our Holsby friends, and built relationships and memories that we will carry with us always.
Thank you Olivia, Mette, Kara, Judah, Josia och Ben! God Bless you all as He shows you His purpose for your future.
Geri Lindberg
Children’s Ministry Director
Lock-In – a night filled with fellowship, faith and joy
On the last weekend of February, the church was filled with life as around fifty young people gathered for a night of fellowship, worship service, and games. We had the joy of welcoming students from the Bible school Holsby Camp, who shared personal testimonies and led various activities with great enthusiasm.
In the morning, we left the church tired but filled with joy and gratitude.
Pop-up Choir – for everyone!
Join in and sing in a choir project for everyone.
After the successful Advent choir project this winter, where everyone could participate, there is now a new opportunity to sing in a choir. Regardless of age or previous choir experience, you are warmly welcome to join!
Note, Immanuelskyrkans Choir, is for students and young adults, who will serves as the core choir in the Pop-Up Choir.
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This is a project choir that will rehearse for three Wednesdays and perform in the Swedish-language service on May 10.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM in Waldenströmssalen:
April 22
April 29
May 6
Service
Sunday, May 10 kl. 11.00
Genre: Pop/visa
Choir Director Åsa Bosdotter
Registration by April 15
Welcome to the Congregational Meeting on March 22 at 13.15!
We welcome members to attend the congregational meeting on March 22.
The Election Committee will present candidates running for the church board; all current members whose terms are expiring are available for re-election. Time permitting, further information about different areas of the church’s activities will also be shared.
Welcome to the Annual Meeting on
April 26!
Sunday, April 26 at 11:00 we will celebrate a joint service in the sanctuary upstairs. After the service, we will gather for coffee in the Church Square, a lovely time to meet and chat with one another.
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During the church coffee, you can pick up your voting card and ballot. They will be available near Paus (one floor down). Please pick these up in good time to avoid queues. Remember, your voting card must be collected in person.
The annual meeting begins at 13.15 in Congressen. Your presence is important, so come and join us!
If you’d like to prepare for the meeting, you can review the documents, which are updated regularly in the “Annual Meeting Documents” folder on the members’ section of our website.
A warm welcome!
Lunch Ticket for the Annual Meeting
Starting Sunday, March 15, you can buy your ticket for a light lunch served in connection with the Annual Meeting on April 26.
Price: 80 kr
Payment: Swish or card
Tickets are sold at the information desk during all open hours.
Last day to buy tickets: Sunday, April 5
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold on the day of the Annual Meeting.
Ticket holders can pick up their lunch after the service, downstairs in Paus, before the Annual Meeting starts.
Free hot dogs for the children! 🌭
Easter Program, March 29 – April 5, 2026
Browse the program – click picture above, or view the full program below.
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Palm Sunday, March 29
As he rode along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When he was approaching the city and coming down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully praising God loudly for all the miracles they had seen: »Blessed is the one who comes, the King, in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!« Some Pharisees in the crowd said to him,»Teacher, rebuke your disciples.« He answered:»I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.« Luke 19:36–40
11.00 Palm Sunday Service – At the Cross (SV)
Sermon: Anna Berndes Music: Immanuel Brass, Björn Gäfvert.
Location: Sanctuary (upstairs). Coffee will be served after the service. Children’s church is open.
11.00 Palm Sunday Service (KOR)
We begin Holy Week together with this service in Waldenströmsalen.
11.00 Palm Sunday Service with the International Fellowship (ENG)
The service will be held in Congressen. Pastor Carin Dernulf will be preaching.
Monday, March 30
12.00 Lunch concert
Organ music during Holy Week with Björn Gäfvert.
Wednesday, April 1
18.00 Film screening on K3 (SV, ENG)
We will watch the film Mary Magdalene (2018)on level K3. English audio, Swedish subtitles. Popcorn and juice will be provided. Drinks and pan pizza will be available for purchase.
19.00 Prayer meeting during Passion Week (KOR)
We gather for prayer at19:00 in the chapel. Wherever you are or whatever you are doing, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on Christ’s suffering.
Maundy Thursday, April 2
When the time came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. He said to them: »I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfilment in the kingdom of God.”.«They handed him a cup, and he gave thanks to God and said: »Take this and share it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.«Then he took some bread, gave thanks to God, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: »This is my body, given for you; do this in remembrance of me.«In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying: »This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.« Luke 22:14–20
18.00 Gethsemane devotion with Holy Communion (SV)
Participants: Charlotte Höglund, Frida Fritzon, Yoonsuk Choe.
Location: The chapel. No coffee will be served after the service.
19.00 Prayer meeting during Passion Week (KOR)
We gather for prayer at 19.00 in Waldenströmsalen. We light candles together and pray.
Good Friday, April 3
It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, »Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.« When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:44-46
11.00 Good Friday Service – At the Cross (SV)
Participants: Charlotte Höglund, Esther Kazen, Frida Fritzon.
Music: Vokalensemble, Martin Åsander, Rebecka Gustafsson.
Location: The Sanctuary (upstairs). No coffee will be served after the service.
11.00 Good Friday Service with the Korean Fellowship (KOR)
Service in Korean in Waldenströmsalen.
15.00 Good Friday Service with the International Fellowship (ENG)
The service will be held in Congressen. Pastor Hugh Doyle will be preaching. There will be no children’s ministry provided.
Saturday, April 4
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 23:55-56
12.00–14.00 Easter in Community (for everyone)
A shared meal open to all. We begin with a short devotion and continue with food, conversation and music. Welcome!
Easter Day – Sunday, April 5
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them:»Why do you look
for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen.« Luke 24:1-6
11.00 Easter Day Service – Christ is Risen! (SV)
Participants: Esther Kazen, Charlotte Höglund, Frida Fritzon.
Music: Björn Gäfvert, Bernt Lysell, Lena Thyregård, Margareta Gäfvert.
Location: Sanctuary (upstairs). Coffee will be served after the service.
Children’s church is open.
11.00 Easter Day Service with Korean Fellowship (KOR)
Gudstjänst i Waldenström för alla generationer.
11.00 Easter Day Service with International Fellowship (ENG)
The service will be held in Congressen. Pastor Hugh Doyle will be preaching.
Take part in the presentation on the office’s new organizational structure.
At the end of the autumn, a new organizational structure was implemented in the church office at Immanuel Church. Senior Pastor Carin presented the changes at the congregational meeting in February.
If you would like to learn more, you can log in to the members’ pages on the Immanuel Church website, where you will find a presentation under the heading ”Congregational Meeting February 1, 2026”.
If you are a member and do not have login access, you can contact Church Secretary
Alice Forss: alice.forss@immanuelskyrkan.se
Celebration of the congregation’s jubilarians
The congregation recognizes members who turn 75, 80, 85, 90 and 90+, usually through a visit from a Deacon or a Pastor. During the summer of 2025, as often happens, many of the members we wished to recognize were away. Therefore, at the beginning of the autumn we invited them to a joint celebration at the church.”
Since this was so well received, we have now decided to continue this appreciated way of celebrating our jubilarians. Going forward, we will invite members and celebrate on a quarterly basis.
Here are some photos from the celebration of the jubilarians during the first quarter of the year.
SAVE THE DATE!
Welcome to the Congregational Day –
Saturday, May 2
More information will be available soon.
Swedish Service at 11.00 in the Sanctuary (upstairs)
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 Waldenströmsalen
The services can also be viewed online on YouTube, Sunday school
in Korean is offered every Sunday for children ages 2-14.
Join us for coffee after the service. 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.
Join us for Fika after the service in Paus on level K1. Welcome!
Nya medlemmar
Ribooga Chang
Andrew Kentaro Inge
Kofi Amofah
Högtidsdagar
Börje Polbring 90 yrs March 18
Iréne Hartman 75 yrs March 22
Rachel Jerkeby 85 yrs March 27
Gunilla Björk 70 yrs March 31
Anna-Karin Lorentsson 70 yrs April 2
Marius Billy 60 yrs April 4
Ingvar Kvernes 85 yrs April 7
Stephanie Prisell von Ohain 65 yrs April 8
Till Guds vila
Prosper Kaberwa
September 1, 1954
† January 26, 2026
Christer Jansson
September 1, 1954
† January 26, 2026
Ove Engström
May 15, 1940
† February 24, 2026
Rut Lindahl
December 13, 1923
† February 27, 2026
Barbro Södersten
November 30, 1932
† March 7, 2026
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