Revive us again
15.–18.8.2024 Community Gathering
OPKO’s Community Gathering Revive us again will take place in OPKO’s event and camping center Enä-Seppä, Vihti in August. Gathering is for the members responsible for OPKO’s student communities.
Tapahtumassa käytetään englantia, suomea ja ruotsia. Yhteiskielenä toimii englanti.
15.8. Thursday
1600 – 1700 REGISTRATION STARTS
1700 – 1830 WELCOMING DINNER
Opening words and raising a welcoming toast – Jussi Miettinen & Lilian Lindén
FI, SV
1830 – 2000 PRAISE AND WARM UP
Prayer and revival always belong together. However there is a rocky road ahead of- Sometimes it is hard to truly comprehend a threat that comes from things that are unseen. However, God warns us that the threat of spiritual warfare is very real and to arm ourselves with what He has given us.
- MC: Anna Ojala, Benjamin Sandell
Biblical reflection: ”Intercession and Spiritual Warfare”, Pekka ja Anna-Liisa Heikkilä - testimonials: Saara Kinnunen, Pekka Ryhänen
- Houseband
- Words of encouragement from different communities
Creative prayers - Interpretation: FI-EN
OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
24/7 Prayer space open, Kappeli
2000 – 2200 NIGHT CAFÈ: drinks, snacks, music and board games, hosted by Nico Villanen and Jakob Nylund
2030 – 21015 Evening snack
2000 – 2100 SAUNA for women
2100 – 2200 SAUNA for men
16.8. Friday
0700 WAKING THE DAWN – voluntary morning prayer Anna Ojala & Co
0745 – 0845 BREAKFAST
0900 – 1030 MAKING CHRIST KNOWN – THE VISION FOR THE STUDENT MOVEMENT
God has given OPKO a vision for revival among youth. We are dreaming of reaching 10 000 students! In this morning training session we are focusing on the key ingredients of our ministry.
- MC: Toni Mäkelä, Lilian Lindén
- Worship
- Biblical reflection: “Making Christ known”, Jussi Miettinen
SHARING BEST PRACTISES: OPKO BUFFET “SMÖRGÅSBORD”
- Veritas Forum, Danielle Miettinen, Lilian Lindén
- Mission week, Jonathan Vik, Nico Villanen
- Sharing the Gospel with a friend as a principle for multiplication, Nooa Saari, Joel Pietiläinen
- Family on mission, Olli Lehmonen
- 365-educations (Maanmuuttajat, Rukouskoulu, Ajattelun akatemia, Nuoret evankelistat) Juha Parkkinen
1040 – 1200 GROWTH GROUPS – Sharing best practises, sharing lives, sharing hearts and insights: Building holistic ministry in our communities.
1145 – 1300 LUNCH
1300 – 1500 INTEREST GROUPS (skills)
- How to choose a spouse and establish a Christian family – Saara Kinnunen FI
- How to defend your faith in a secularized society? – Aleksi Markkanen ja Juha Parkkinen (FI/EN)
- Biblical discernment: right and wrong, spirits and powers – Pekka Ryhänen ja Ben Fernström, Essi Ikäheimonen (FI/EN)
- Helping the poor and the needy – growing in mercy – Timo Keskitalo, Nooa Saari (FI/EN)
- Following Jesus whatever the cost – Felicia Bodaxell, host Benjamin Sandell (SV)
Interpretation: Hanna-Leena Ventin, Puustelli Upper room (Yläsali) - Introduction to the Christian faith through the ALPHA Course – Hanna Räsänen (FI/EN)
1500 – 1600 Coffee
1600 – 1730 BREAK, time for rest, prayer or physical activities hosted by Johanna Vähäkainu
Opportunity for spiritual counseling – Saara Kinnunen, Ben Fernström & Co.
1730 – 1845 DINNER
1900 – 2030 POWER IN WEAKNESS – PRAYER EVENING
So often we pray for strength, when in actuality we should remain in our weakness, utterly dependent upon Jesus and his grace.
- MC: Joel Pietiläinen, Nico Villanen
Ylistystä: Houseband - Biblical reflection: ”Power in weakness”, Taina Korhonen
- Testimony: Saara Kinnunen
Interpretation FI-EN - Prayer and intercession
- FI, SV, EN
2015 – 2130 Evening snack
2030 – 2130 SAUNA for men
2130 – 2230 SAUNA for women
2030 – 2200 NIGHT CAFÈ: drinks, snacks, music and board games, hosted by Jonathan Vik and Nico Villanen
OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL COUNSELING – Saara Kinnunen, Ben Fernström & Co.
24/7 Prayer space open
17.8. Saturday
0700 WAKING THE DAWN – morning prayer Johanna Vähäkainu (voluntary) EN
0745 – 0845 BREAKFAST
0900 – 1030 STANDING ON SOLID GROUND
The Word of God has the power to reveal things that we could not know in any other way. Because Scripture is inspired and God-breathed. It’s useful for teaching, training and guiding us in all truth.
- MC: Nooa Saari, Jonathan Vik
- Biblical reflection: “Power of the Word”, Tenho Rajala
Houseband - Discovery Bible study, Seeker Bible study, Jonathan Vik
Small groups as part of the session, with those sitting close by: What are your experiences from bible studies, what works, how does God speak to you?
Interpretation: FI-EN
1030 – 1100 COFFEE BREAK
1100 – 1200 THE 60 YEAR CELEBRATION OF OPKO BEGINS
Welcome to the OPKO family gathering and the 60´s birthday celebration! You can clothe yourself in the way young people did in the 60’s. Time to meet old friends and make new ones!
- MC: Anna Ojala ja Benjamin Sandell
Welcome! – Ilkka Päiväsaari, leader of Enä-Seppä, Mika Tuovinen, Saara Kinnunen
(FI, SV)
Opening words - Music Olli Lehmonen & Co. worship and songs from 60´s up to now.
1200 – 1300 LUNCH
1300 REVIVE US AGAIN
In the beginning the group of students were revival catalysts in their environment. It changed them and it changed history. It is time to DREAM again renewal in our lives and revival in the church, society and world
- MC: Anna Ojala ja Benjamin Sandell
- Xaris – dance company
- How did it start? Interview with Raimo Mäkelä, Ritva Olkkola-Pääkkönen and Ben Fernström, interviewed by Danielle Miettinen
- Revive us again! – IFES European leader David Montgomery
- Prayer for renewal and revival
- Worship and songs from the 60´s up to now.
Interpretation: Roosa Lindholm FI-EN
1430 – 1600 PIECE OF CAKE/ SYNTTÄRIKAKKUTARJOILU
1600 SEMINARS
- Multigenerational youth work Jussi Miettinen, Olli Lehmonen, Saara Kinnunen, OPKOn ystävät, Tent 1, host: Taina Korhonen
- How can Christianity survive and thrive in Europe? IFES European leader David Montgomery, EN, MC Anna Ojala, Tent 2
- Simul justus et peccator, Raimo Mäkelä ja Toni Mäkelä, Sepän talon sali,
host: Joel Pietiläinen - Faith that can move mountains, Aleksi Markkanen ja Timo Junkkaala, Puustellin sali,
- I väntan på väckelse, tillbaka till framtiden, Christian Perret, Jonathan Vik mfl, SWE,
Upper room, Yläsali, Övre salen, host: Lilian Lindén
1730 – 1845 DINNER
Generational meetings
1900 – 2100 GOODNESS OF GOD – CELEBRATION
Fixing our eyes on Jesus. Time to expresses gratitude for God’s faithfulness & goodness throughout life and dreaming big dreams for small people.
- MC: Mika Isosalo ja Hanna-Leena Ventin (FIN, SV)
- Official greetings
“Big dreams for small people”, Jussi Miettinen - Testimonies of what God has done and is about to do.
- Xaris-dancecompany
- Tove and Jukka Leppilampi in concert
2050 BENEDICTION by all OPKO general secretaries present
2100–2145 EVENING SNACK
2115–2230 SAUNA for women
2230–2320 SAUNA for men
18.8. Sunday
0700 WAKING THE DAWN – morning prayer Tenho Rajala EN
0745 – 0845 BREAKFAST
900 – 1030 WHO IS THE GREATEST?
The idea that greatness lies in service is a timeless one. Humility and service are elevated as qualities of true greatness.Our actions and how we treat others matter more than any external markers of success.
- MC: Otto Oikarinen, Felicia Bodaxell
- Biblical reflection: “The power of servant leadership” Taneli Skyttä (EN)
- Testimonies
- Interpretation: EN-FI
1030 – 1040 BREAK
1040 – 1200 GROWTH GROUPS
1200 – 1300 LUNCH
1300 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – THE LORD’S SUPPER
- Sermon: Mika Tuovinen
- Liturgy: Benjamin Sandell
- Ordination of new staff, Jussi Miettinen
- Prayer and worship
Interpretation: Toni Mäkelä FI-EN
1430 –1500 COFFEE
Goodbye and have a blessed journey home!
Register
Remember to register to the Community Gathering until at the latest on Friday 9.8. using register button or this link. You don’t need to register to Google in order to register.
Community Gathering Admission Fee:
To OPKO’s members: (under 29 years old) 80 €/whole event or 30 €/per day
To others: 100 €/whole event or 40 €/per day
If you want to support the event you can add extra 10 € to your payment.
Location
Gathering will take place in OPKO’s event and camping center Enä-Seppä, Vihti (Enätie 45, 03250 Ojakkala).
Language
Community gathering will be conducted on three languages: English, Finnish and Swedish.
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