A wonderful road tour in Sweden

Yesterday me and my son, Sebastian returned home after being on the road for the last 15 days. We left home July 23rd and we took the ferry over to Umeå, Sweden. From there we drove our motorcycles down to Borlänge where we had our first event together with the band, The Betels and Brother Sören Samuelsson from CMA Palm Springs, California. It was an excellent event in the heart of Borlänge in a park. Hundreds of people came to listen to the music and most important of all to the good news about Jesus Christ. We have received reports that people gave their lives to Jesus that wonderful summer day in July.

The following day we played with The Betes outside a closed store in the middle of Tärnsjö. Both churches did this event together and their ordinary Sunday church was moved outside the four walls of their churches. We played some rock and roll and I had the honor to share my life

and preach the word of God. Many unsaved people came to listen and we have to remember that God's word never returns void. Later the same night we played and testified at Älvåsa, a very beautiful place outside Tärnsjö. People came to listen to the music but they also got to hear three powerful testimonies that proofs that Jesus is alive and that Jesus is the same, yesterday, today and forever. Two wonderful events in two days.

From there me and Sebastian rode to Karlskoga where we had a couple of days off. We were invited there by the local baptist church and the first night we were welcomed home to our Brother Stanley Eklind and his family for a wonderful night of fellowship and good food. Wednesday July 31st we had the meeting in the baptist church and even if the normally does not have meetings on wednesdays the church was packed. Many came to listen and again I got to testify and show the people proof about that Jesus IS alive. Without Him I would be dead. It was a wonderful night in His presence.

Following day we rode to Gothenburg where we checked in at Betelskeppet. A fantastic ship in the heart of Gothenburg where they take of up to 40 homeless people at a time. Friday night, August 2nd we drove down to Halmstad and Gullbranna for an LP conference. Hundreds of people with a background like me gathered there over the weekend, some of them still in the pit of destruction. We had an awesome time and the band sounded like we had been playing together forever. At both meetings people came forward to the altar cross. At the first meeting many were baptized in the Holy Spirit and we could hear the sound of new tongues all night long. The second meeting was great and people came forward for prayer and some to receive Jesus Christ into their lives. This was the highlight for me this trip. So many people and the atmosphere was something else. Jesus was present.

Saturday night we had an open air concert at Betelskeppet and all seats were occupied. We played some music and I shared my testimony. All who  came got free food and it was another wonderful night in God's presence.

On Sunday it was time to leave Gothenburg. As we had bought a new car for our ministry in Gothenburg (an old Volvo wagon) we hired a trailer and after much work we could fit in both motorcycles and the motorcycle trailer in the trailer and start our journey back home to Finland. On the way we stopped at Folkkyrkan in Borås for the last meeting during this trip and again Jesus was in the midst of us and we had a great time. After the meeting we drove to Linköping where we stayed over night. From there we drove all the way up to Umeå where we unloaded the trailer and checked in on the ferry back home to Finland. We arrived at home tired but blessed yesterday in the afternoon and it is nice to be home.

Of course we did a video blog during the trip and you can watch it day by day here!

During the two weeks we have been on the road we have also met people outside the events and meetings. We have had some fantastic divine appointments  everywhere we stop to fill up the gas or for food or coffee. God sent people our way so we could share the Gospel with them, give them a book and let them know that Jesus loves them. How it usually works is that someone comes and ask about the bike. Then they continue to ask if it is hard to ride with such high handle bars? The answer is always the same: - I like to praise the Lord. From there it is easy to go into a personal discussion about Jesus and His plan for everyone. We have  been very blessed and sometime we have just laughed over how wonderful our God is. Basically we have had the privilege to talk to people about Jesus every day during our journey and we have been blessed by doing this. It is all about Jesus.

Next week I am traveling with Pastor Tommy Lilja to Livingstone, Zambia for a five day mega crusade. This is very exciting. After that I am home for one day and then I am off for a two week tour in Michigan and Ohio. I will also visit Canada for the first time and some dates are booked with Teen Challenge in London, Ontario. I am excited about the coming times. Zambia and USA are going to be great, I can feel it. In September it is time to return to England again and that is another trip that I am very excited about. God is keeping me busy and I am forever thankful.

The purpose of PJB ministries is to fulfill the great commission of Jesus Christ by taking the message of salvation to all peoples of the world. PJB Ministries is taking the Gospel about Jesus Christ to the needy people. PJB Ministries works with the outcast, the people who are nothing worth in the eyes of the world but precious in the eyes of God!In addition, the ministry seeks to actively inspire and equip the body of Christ for evangelism through meetings at churches, conferences and through the Life in Him world wide TV program with true life stories and testimonies!

Frank Mangs Center who is a big part of our work have opened up a new account for this ministry and we are now looking for people who would like to partner with us monthly. At least I would ask you all to pray for our work and for the harvest of 2012. You can read more about being a partner in finnish or swedish by clicking HERE.

You can also do a direct donation to PJB-Ministries by bank transfer with the following information:Aktia Savingsbank,Palosaarentie 88, 65200 Vasa, Finland 
Account number: 497011-28558 
IBAN: FI8949701120008558 / BIC- / SWIFT: HELSFIHH

To walk through these open doors we need YOUR help! First of all we would like to ask you to pray for our missions that we really will get to sow the seeds but also that we will see a harvest.To walk through these open doors we also need funds and by partnering with us YOU can be part of the work we do for the Kingdom of God. We are now entering into a new year. Last year was successful and I had the honor and privilege to do 133 different meetings / attendances in seven different countries. I have high expectations for 2013 but we need your help. Together we can make a difference!