In
a few weeks, hundreds of women from all across Denmark will gather in København
for “Forvandling” (Transformation), the largest yearly Christian conference exclusively
for women in Denmark. It’s a chance to enjoy life-changing Bible-based teaching
and a chance to make new friends in a bi-cultural, Danish/English atmosphere.
They
listen to challenging speakers in Danish and English. They laugh. They’re
pampered. They enjoy worship in a much larger group of believers than most are
used to. According to founder Merete Tangstad, Forvandling encourages women of
all ages to live out their God-given gifts, to have faith in God’s love that
works through each of us, and then to make a difference in and through their
local churches.
“We
are women who will write history,” she said, “and when we act together, we can
be the difference the world yearns for.”
So
yes, it sounds like a lot of fun. But it may be that outward focus that keeps women
returning to the conference since it started in 2007. It’s designed to make an
impact far beyond September 25 through 27.
“It’s
really helped me in my everyday life,” explained Sissel, a young participant
from rural north Jylland. “Especially at school, where I’m the only Christian.
But also when I have to make decisions about which way I should go.”
Though
the event is sponsored by the independent Kirken i Kulturcenteret (The Church
in the Cultural Center) in the Nørrebro district of the city, it’s staffed by
believers (especially men) from a wide variety of churches.
Check out this video for a
taste of the kind of bilingual sessions women enjoy at the conference. Then…
PRAY
that many women will be drawn to attend, and that their lives will be changed.
PRAY
that these women will return to their families and churches strengthened in
their faith and effective in their witness.
PRAY
that relationships will be kindled and strengthened.
PRAY
for healing and restoration in their families.
PRAY
for the volunteer staff, speakers, and worship leaders, that God will also
bless them in their service.
PRAY
that God’s Holy Spirit might use this conference to bring revival in Denmark.