01/06/2026
Last weekend, I had the privilege of traveling to northern Sweden — the first visit of this kind in over twelve years.
Sweden has been home to some of our most faithful and longstanding supporters, and this trip was a long-awaited opportunity to put faces to names, renew friendships, and simply say thank you in person.
The visit began in Skellefteå, where I preached at the local Pentecostal church and had a wonderful time getting to know pastor Mark and members from the mission board, such as brother Stig and others. Visiting a Swedish school with Andreas was also an enriching experience. From there, the journey continued to Rusvik, where I preached at the Lutheran church (EFS) and had the joy of meeting new friends — Henrik, Daniel, and Miriam — whose warmth made the visit truly special.
A huge thank you to two special ladies, Elisabeth and Harriet, whose kindness and hard work made this whole trip possible.
We believe this is just the beginning — and we are already looking forward to more visits, more conversations, and more shared moments with our Swedish family.
If you are reading this from Sweden: thank you. Your faithfulness over the years has meant more than words can say.
Marius Ban
