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In my experience of going to learn and become, its quite amazing how the encounters I had influenced who I am now. From the time management, going out to take nature walks, how I prefer my food ( with more raw vegetables), critically engaging the sermons in church, among others.Of essence is how to intergrate the lessons I took from there into my culture, indeed an intricate duty. But in the

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As I look back to the beggining as an amatuer in the capital...learning to get my way around, getting to know people, learning the language, coping with the culture, adjusting to the weather and seasons, from warm, cold and darkness to spring time when there is sunlight and the sunset is late. The skiing and walk in the woods. Through this and more, it was great to have friends who were with me,

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Days moving so fast towards the future.Looking back, on the fall and winter season...experienceing the cold, meetimg friends, doing ministry and enjoying life.its now time to consolidate what I have been learning, with the hope that these lessons help me in the future that am so looking forward to.At hald for the spring course.

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The International Women's Day Centenary should make the women of past proud, the women of current inspired, and the women of the future envisioned (from IWD website). Big day for women around the world who can be remembered for what they have done and who they have been to their family, friends and communities. From different backgrounds and orientations around the world, with different

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Isaiah, johanne and RuthAnother weekend out in the forest, this time at Bærum, haslumseter. Quite similar to nordmarka, since you ski to get there in winter or walk during other seasons. this being winter, we went skiing.Kollektive is the name given to the group of people who stay where I live(at laget houses). we always have meeting every second Tuesday of the month. This time we had a weekeknd

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my friends and I Another weekend at Nordmarka, Skiing or walking to the chapel, sharing dinner and meals together, everyone participating in the activities and duties, warming ourselves by the fireplace, having games, learning from God's word and sharing our experiences in group discussions as we pray together.Chatting with friends.It has been an exciting and enriching experience to build

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This weekend I was in kristiansand(a city in the south of norway)for a conference by Rebecca pippert. Snakk om tro...meaning talk about faith. I learned alot from the model of evangelism that she and other believers have practised before, especially that they took time to pray for God's guidance to share His love and word to others. But also that they stepped out in Faith as God was guiding them.

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so far its going great. The new year indeed came with more opportunities for my team mate and I. Work with the skole laget(school teams), the CU international group, Høyskolen and invitations for the friends we have made.Indeed seeing the possibilty of learning as I contibute and being involved in the work. It couldn't be better. Thanks to God who gives us the abilities. Thanks to our contact

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The land is covered with beauty, conserving the nature is a part of the culture. From the rivers, the lakes, the forests, the grass outside the home, the flowers around the home....right to those inside the house, or the office. Taking a walk to the woods to enjoy the nature, to going out in short breaks to get some fresh air, going skiing, or swimming in the sea....are part and parcel of the

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Fall on us , fall on usenjoying the outdoor activity at this time, skiingBut this is at the wrong place, have to dig it outand when the sea is frozen, we can enjoy a moment of rest on it

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We all hope to change the world, or maybe most people do. We want to do something to make it a better place. Sometimes I thought maybe when I get more money, then I can give to a cause...Or maybe after I finish my studies I can begin to do something...or maybe I can choose a study that will give me opprtunity to serve others...or maybe when I become a great leader some day...great thoughts, great

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Time for reunion with the other internationals, sharing our three months experiences in practice. happy moments, challenges, lessons learnt, thoughtful reflections and its now time to be together again. At hald in winter, the green grass and trees we left in september is all gone, all is now white snow and colder.We can all do some norwegian now;HVORDAN GÅR DET ? KAN DU SNAKKE NORSK??DET GÅR BRA,

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Its new year again, wanting to make resolutions but thinking about living a day at atime. Which one is better?? When we make resolutions, they end up forgotten as the year moves on yet helps to ponder on something when I take those breaks to evaluate how far. Never tried this one day at a time strategy, but really getting tempted to try it in 2010.I still desire a closer walk with God this year,

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This comes late now that my birthday was 18th of december. At such a time more people had travelled home from the city to be with their families during Christmas...this is actually a similarity to kenya, only that here the transport system is more coordinated than back home.But back to my birhday, i went ice skating for my first time...its hard at the beginning but managed to walk on skates

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In advent month, had alot of parties to go; Juletre fest(christmas tree partywith many friends), Julebord(Christmas party for board members in the Christian Union group), Julelunsj(Christmas Lunch at the laget office) among others. It was a good time of getting together to share a meal, and talk together, go round the christmas tree singing christmas songs.Birthday on a cold day. Thanks to Isaiah

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Here is the month of December, its nice to see how Christmas is really waited for. Purple is the colour of the season of ADVENT, which means waiting .The candles in the house are changed to purple, even in the shops, you will notice something is happening. Decorations are also purple. But in the shops, its more of red clothes and decorations which is the colour that will be used for the christmas

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Today, my friends from The Cu group and I went along the streets to share boller and tea to the street guyz . It was so nice to see a smile on their face as they recieved our small package. At first it was abit scary, we wondered whether they will accept but the outcome was so fulfilling.

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Before I came here, I didn't know how to define what a beautiful day is like. Now I can wake up and look outside and describe what its like.Well, today was one of those, the sun was up and the clouds were so clear, so I went to visit the viking ship museum.....i like how history is preserved. It was indeed a beautiful day.

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At one point I was wondering if I would ever cope with the quietness that surrounds me. I wondered why people ask questions of why would God do this or do that.I wondered how I would manage to make friends in a culture where it is said its hard to make friends. Wondered how I would make it to enjoy this opportunity even if I really wanted to do my best. Not to forget the language, listening and

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This weekend I attended a conference at Tørnsberg....it was amazing, young and old gathered together. The vision of the conference is to have christians uniting from all churches and indeed they came young and old from different parts of Norway and from different churches. It was 1500 people and such a gathering here in Norway is big. Everything was communicated in Norsk....mmmhhh...I tried my

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This was a time to celebrate our places of origin. We had a taste of different foods from different people.for instance Foufou....nigerian, Schvflboltz....german,crabs...hungary,chicken....norwegian style,CHAPATI...kenya,among others. Then games from some different parts of the world. There was this task in groups representing the different continents. we had to make something that reminds you of

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Yesterday was one of the best tuesdays I have had so far...I joined KRIK at Ullevål stadium. There was a tournament and also information about CHRISC (Christian Sports Contanct)in Rwanda. KRIK Oslo will be supporting CHRISC Rwanda this year and there are different projects to that effect.And so we were divided into groups, where each had about seven people or more. We played football, volleyball

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The weekend was characterized by adventure, fun, games, making pizza and deep insights from the topic 'JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT'. Of course the cold and beautiful weather was part of the weekend. Mmmmmmhhhh..........and time to realize the hidden potential, Isaiah and I did a narration. It was about this king who sent his sons to go and touch the elephant and report what they found, amazingly

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Oh.........i have been sort of busy,not updated my blog for a while.Here is what has been happening.........I have joined the CU international group and as the name suggests, its is really a diverse group from different nationalities. We meet every wednesday at 7pm to have a fellowship and dinner together,,,,,its an opportunity to taste foods from differnt countries, and its been amazing.I have

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Delicious...........sea foods in norway

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View allGet your owngreat experiences so far......walk in the woods, I love the natureInteractions with people from different cultures,learning norwegian,learning how to shop in the capital city,More is yet to come.......

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The welcome was great.We had a walk around town by some CU members. and later a welcome party in the evening.

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with Idun and kalisha

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mash marlows........roasting by the fire sideits co cold out herewith Idunn, kalisha, and Isaiah

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Our first weekend at Oslo has been fantastic.....we arrived safely on friday night.Andreas waited for us and helped us to find our way to the new home. On sturday we were taken around the city of Oslo to major places in the city, of course it looks so big and everything is new, wondering whether I will ever be able to move from one place to another without getting lost.Thanks to Mathias,

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As we left hald on Friday we were ready to GO......Go into the different places of our practise and have the cross cultural experience we desired to have when we chose to come to the school. With joy that this exposure will make a difference in our lives but also sorrowful that the freinds we had made during the one month will now be further away from us. In the different places of our practice

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Am amazing time and great adventure at hald.

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Nice and lovelyRuth, Kalisha and PurityPurity, Ruth and kalisha..........panoramic view

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A sunny friday afternoon, we had just arrived hald from Kristiansand..........mesh and I decided to have a walk and talk into the woods, enjoying the nature and cool breeze.........it was so nice to have somr girl talk of how we are progressing and about our expectations for the practice period.Before long we wondered how to get back home.........oh yea at hald........it feels home already.this

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Our first visit to Oslo with the FOCUS international group was one of the best times especially that I will be here for practice. Thanks to Åshild for the orientation in the capital city. We traveled from Mandal at 7am and had to have the mat Parke for breakfast.The visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park was just the place to be and see what art is all about. Its really a unique way of expressing

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My turn to jump.................hurray

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Time to jump........... But am missing in action.

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Maria and I on my first day in Oslo

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This is one of the sessions we have at hald. Jesus asked???What would Jesus do if he lived in the 21st century...............I found this one tricky and many imaginations came to mind, like:He would go to the slums around the world and provide for them according to their needs. Or He would go into the corrupt government officers in Africa and around the world and give them wisdom on good

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At Hald we meet ................from different countries, different backgrounds,different cultures, different languagesand also of different personalities.With a common goal of having a cross cultural experience.and the motto 'Go, Learn, Become'.The package is bigger as we get enlightment of different issues facing the world today. Raging from development, mission, leadership, poverty, teamwork

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Out in the blue..................to have an experience of the unknown, symbolic of what our practice period will be like. The trip set off on a Friday afternoon with a walk to the fjelltun, well secluded place in the mountains. Started with an activity to test on teamwork and how creative and cooperative we could be among ourselves, it was quite a task but we did our best.There was a test of not

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