A team of six mid-life adults returned home last week after participating in a dynamic short-term mission experience in Sweden and Estonia. Led by Richard and Leona Bergstrom, directors of Re-Ignite, this team was a part of the first “Re-Ignite Global Encounter” and was co-sponsored by Re-Ignite, Converge Northwest, Converge 2nd ½ Ministries, Nordic-Baltic Partnership and Evangeliska Frikyrkan.
Significant events and meaningful experiences were abundant throughout the two-week trip. Most noteworthy was the participation of 24 Swedes and 8 Americans in a two-day Re-Ignite Retreat held at Åkerögården Camp northeast of Stockholm. Lives were transformed as individuals considered God’s unique design and plan for each of them in their “next stage.” Relationships were forged during this retreat. Betty, one of the American team, wrote: “Remember the two ladies I sat between at the Retreat? I have received emails from both of them. They wrote a little of what they are doing and both are interested in having an email friendship!”
Most of the trip focused on developing and enriching relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, pastors, and leaders in Sweden and Estonia. “Visiting, praying, and connecting on a deep level changed our lives and had a profound impact on our faith,” said Leona Bergstrom.
For more on this trip or on the ministry of Re-Ignite, please visit www.Re-Ignite.net
