We began our morning early, leaving the house at 7:15 to get to Credo Akademin in time to join the students in a chapel service prior to our teaching time.  It was very joyful and worshipful with one of the students sharing a devotional from Mark 10.  We moved into the classroom and after an introduction by Ray, Clay began an excellent presentation on the doctrine of predestination by looking at Ephesians 1:3-14, which shows that the Father plans salvation, the Son accomplishes salvation and the Spirit applies salvation to the believer.  Following his 20 minute presentation we took questions and the students, who were somewhat unfamiliar with predestination, responded with a barrage of very good and thoughtful questions.  This lasted for about an hour plus we had additional one-on-one time afterwards.  We were very encouraged and pray that the students were helped in having a greater view of God’s work in salvation.

We spent some time with the staff of Credo and enjoyed semlas prepared by one of the staff members in honor of Mardi Gras (who knew Swedes celebrated Mardi Gras?).  We also heard a report from a ministry worker who just returned from a trip to Belarus ministering to college students there.

From there we went on a walking tour for the rest of the morning stopping at St. Claire Church, which is a state church (Lutheran) and the Royal Palace to watch the changing of the guard.  We had a good laugh when the announcer said that there wasn’t to be the usual formal changing of the guard but a short and crispy one.  From there we went to eat lunch at the Jerusalem Kebab and Cafe, which was delicious.  We continued our walking tour, which took us through Old Stockholm.  Ray was an unbelievable tour guide noting all of the historical landmarks and events for us.

We got home in time for a delicious dinner with the Bakers and then spent some time praying for them.  It was incredibly special to be with them as it will be with all of our missionaries.  We will be coming back with a much greater appreciation for their work and a better ability to pray and advocate for them.

Tomorrow we are off to London for an afternoon of sightseeing and then dinner with Chris Hatch, who is a pastor and missionary with WHM.  Enjoy the photos…