Hi there folks!

For those new people on the list, may I introduce myself. My name is Vesa
Alho (age 19 and male) and I live in Finland (North Europe). I've written a
few times, but lurked lately because I'm doing my mandatory military
service (playing the saxophone in the army brass band, nice way to "do the
time"). Please forgive my English since it's not my mother language. Please
feel free to send e-mail about anything.

I have a question about Christian Unity. I've noticed a common dilemma in
smaller cities in Finland, which I believe is similar dilemma over there.
Namely, a lack of unity between Christian communities. For example my hown
town/city (population 80, 000). There are several small Christian churches
shearing same belief in Jesus Christ. All struggle with low attendance and
a lack of voluntary people (music, Sunday school etc.). I believe we could
reach much more "worldly" people, if there's only one church. But so far
all projects together have been small and only "once a year" happenings.
Maybe this is only my feeling, but I'm quite worried about the future if
nothing happens...I strongly believe it's time to act because Jesus is
coming back soon (not because of the millenium though :-))
Any similar experiences? I know I've told this before, but maybe there's
new insight.

God Bless All !

<>< In Christ, Vesa