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a thousand lights

Date TBC

Olabe, Bedarona

There is a light that shines in the darkness

There is a light that shines in the darkness

There is a light that shines in the darkness

There is a light that shines in the darkness

There is a light that shines in the darkness

His name is Jesus, the light of the world

His name is Jesus, the light of the world

His name is Jesus, the light of the world

His name is Jesus, the light of the world

His name is Jesus, the light of the world

Let your life shine

We are beautifully different. Many shapes, sizes, accents and ages. Some of us like AC/DC, others prefer Liszt. We are snowflakes. Here today, gone tomorrow, each one unique. We’ve been challenged by the teachings and example of a Jewish carpenter who started a global revolution, shaking the earth to its core.
As Christians, we share a living faith in Jesus and a desire for others to know him too. Jesus spoke to his friends in Aramaic. Our friends speak many languages including Basque, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Norwegian and Berber. There’s a fire inside us that doesn’t go out and cannot be explained by science. The Holy Spirit is alive in us, leading us, correcting us, challenging and comforting us. When we meet together to pray, worship and fellowship, we stoke the fire.

The event

Date TBC

at Olabe, 10:00 – 20:00

Who is it for

Foreign Christians living and serving in the Basque country (invite-only).

Cost

TBC
(including dinner and drinks)

The programme

10:00 - 10:30

ongi etorria

Hello! We are happy for you to come and join us. Meet some new people and connect with friends. You will be welcomed with refreshments as we prepare to meet together. There is limited parking on site, so it is recommended to park in Bedarona and walk down to the farmhouse (0.5 km / 10 minute walk). Direct bus services operate from Bilbao and Lekeitio (A2313 Bizkaibus). If weather permits, we will open up a field to park on.

10:30 - 11:30

a time to fellowship

We start with God. We spend some time together in worship and prayer.

11:30 - 13:00

a chance to share

We share to get to know everyone who came. There is a wealth of experience and faithfulness in the Basque country. We want to hear about God’s faithfulness,  and the initiatives you are involved with.

13:00 - 15:00

an opportunity to network

We will serve lunch and drinks. With a pintxo in one hand and a txakoli in the other, this is the time to network and connect with others. Meet new people, explore the open spaces, pray together, make new friends, laugh until you cry, cry until you laugh, it’s all about connecting and building each other up.

15:00 - 16:00

blessing and closure

We want to learn what God is saying to us for the Basque country. We encourage and bless each other.

16:00 - 20:00

connecting people

You are invited to stay for a roast and more drinks. The best things happen when we hang out and celebrate each other.

Your questions answered

Can I bring children?

Yes, but it helps if they are yours! We will be providing a creche for babies and activities and games for young children too.

Will it go on all day?

Most of the day, yes. But we will finish by 16:00 leaving you with the chance to stay on until 20:00 for a bbq roast which you probably won’t want to miss!

What should I bring?

  • Some walking boots / gum boots in case you want to explore the surrounding area
  • A waterproof jacket (this is Euskal “euria”!)
  • A bible, notebook, business cards, promotional items from your projects to share
  • Videos or presentations should be sent prior to the day so that we can make sure they all work!

What language is it going to be in?

Mainly in English, but also some Basque. This pilot event is specifically geared towards international Christians living in the Basque Country. We are planning a separate event in the future in Basque.

Will there be food?

Lots. Olabe is a farm and all the ingredients and products are sourced locally (except the coffee and tea).

Will there be cute little lambs?

Yes. There will be lambs to look at, hold, take instagram photos with and also to eat.

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a thousand lights

Olabe baserria
Olabe auzoa 6
Bedarona, 48287
Bizkaia, Euskal Herria

T: +34 667918871
E: info@athousandlights.org