Category Archives: Spain

Visiting Sevilla, Spain

Posted on January 22, 2013 by LukeChandler

We began our recent trip with several days near the city of Sevilla (usually labeled “Seville” in English). Some of us recall a storied barber (and rabbit?) from this city. In Spanish, the city name is pronounced [seh-VEE-ya]. Including its … Continue reading →

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In Spain for Two Weeks

Posted on January 5, 2013 by LukeChandler

I have arrived in Sevilla (a.k.a. Seville), Spain, to begin a nearly two-week visit in the country. This trip is primarily about being with Christians, but there are also some interesting things to see and learn about the area. I’m … Continue reading →

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Sevilla Meetings – Finished!

Posted on January 23, 2009 by LukeChandler

We finished up our last evening with the church in Dos Hermanas and got back to the hotel a little while ago. I presented a another archaeological lesson while my father taught on the question, “Why doesn’t God use people … Continue reading →

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Sevilla Update, with Pics

Posted on January 22, 2009 by LukeChandler

We continue to meet every night with the church in the city of Dos Hermanas, a suburb of Sevilla. The weekly meetings are one hour long, so my father and I alternate the preaching. I will be speaking tonight (Thursday), … Continue reading →

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Perhaps Gaudí is not so Gaudy

Posted on January 20, 2009 by LukeChandler

The English word gaudy is basically defined as ostentatious, tastelessly decorated, or overly ornamented. Its origin may be from Old English, but some say it derives from the name of the Spanish Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí, whose designs are interpreted by … Continue reading →

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Sunday report from Sevilla, Spain

Posted on January 18, 2009 by LukeChandler

We spoke for two churches in/around Sevilla today, for a total of 4 hours’ assembly. I was with both congregations two years ago, and it was good to renew friendships. Unfortunately, none of the churches in Spain has a full-time … Continue reading →

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From Barcelona to sunny Sevilla.

Posted on January 17, 2009 by LukeChandler

We just arrived in the city of Sevilla, which is often rendered “Seville” in English. Sevilla is in SW Spain, near the border with Portugal. We will be spending time with two churches here over the next week. Our final … Continue reading →

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Meeting report from Barcelona

Posted on January 16, 2009 by LukeChandler

We continue to meet with the church in the Badalona district every night. The rotation we have used had my father speaking tonight (Friday) but the brethren surprised us by extending the time so both he and I could present lessons. I am … Continue reading →

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Meetings in Barcelona – Update

Posted on January 14, 2009 by LukeChandler

Our visits with the church are going well. We meet each night for Bible study and stay around to visit, talk and know one another.  On a busy weeknight it takes about 45  – 50 minutes for us to get … Continue reading →

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Roman ruins in Barcelona

Posted on January 13, 2009 by LukeChandler

There is an ancient Roman sepulchral road just a couple of blocks from my hotel. A nearby plaque states that this road led directly to the north gate of the ancient Roman city of Barcino that existed here. The city … Continue reading →

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