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Serving the people of Poland since 1954
Polish Christian Ministries
July 2018 |
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"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
I Thessalonians 5:9-11 |
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| ANNUAL PASTORS CONFERENCE |
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| Once again this year the pastors and leaders from the Christian churches across Poland gathered at the camp in Zakosciele for two days of training and encouragement. These are the men whom PCM supports in prayer, finances, and friendship. Please join us in praying for these men and their families as they lead their congregations in exalting the name of Jesus throughout the nation of Poland. |
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| Bronek and Nina Hury, editors of the Slowo i Zycie magazine, are two of PCM’s faithful partners. Bronek has been sharing the Gospel and leading Bible studies for many years as part of a prison ministry in Warsaw. We rejoice with Bronek as this past Sunday one of the men he has been discipling was baptized into Christ. We praise God for Bronek’s ministry and pray a special blessing on this man as he continues to testify of his new life in Jesus. |
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| PCM was recently made aware of a group of believers meeting in Kutno. In recent weeks, several new believers have been baptized and the group is growing. Along with Pastor Jarek Sciwiarski, we had the opportunity to meet in Kutno with Jan and Zosia Jedrzejczak and learn more about what God is doing there. We look forward to how we may partner together and pray this group will continue to grow into a thriving church. |
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| WORSHIP SERVICE IN GRUDZIADZ |
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| In June we had the opportunity to worship with Andrzej and Ewa Hara and the congregation in Grudziadz. They have recently moved into a new building with a large sanctuary plus office and classroom space. We are so encouraged by the ministry they are doing in their city and in various outreach initiatives. May God continue to bless the work in Grudziadz so lives will be changed and He will receive all the glory. |
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It was such an honor and joy to welcome twenty-seven guests from Israel to Ostroda Camp in early June. Our guests were Jewish survivors of the Holocaust — or "Children of the War," as they call themselves. We spent eight days together — including daily teachings from the Torah, worship and prayer, excursions to nearby cities, boat rides, crafts, sports, and plenty of time to sit and talk about things that matter. We pray the love of God touched their hearts and drew them closer to Himself.
(Picture courtesy of Chosen People Ministries.) |
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| UKRAINIAN CHILDREN’S CAMP |
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| What a great week with the children from Ukraine! We believe many young lives were forever changed. Twenty-two children made first-time decisions to begin a relationship with Jesus while another forty-one came forward to take a step closer to Him. We give thanks for the OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown, RI, who provided a team to serve at this camp. A big thank you to all those who supported the camp financially. Our $14K goal was reached by a gift for the exact amount needed. |
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| Our beloved Adela Bajko, wife of PCM founder Paul Bajko, has been hospitalized a few times this past month. She is no longer able to live alone so has been moved to an assisted living facility. Adela is able to walk with a walker but her memory is beginning to fade. Please join us in praying for our sister, Adela, and her family. She will be 98 years old in October.
Notes of encouragement may be sent to:
Hart Heritage Assisted Living
1915 Rock Spring Rd., Rm. 344
Forest Hill, MD 21050. |
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| PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for .
… Adela Bajko as her health is failing. Please pray God will encourage her and her family.
… the PCM interns both in the States and in Poland: Tori Janacek and Nathan Fielder serving in Poland until July 16; Michal Drewulski with New Hope CC in Whitestown, IN; Iwona Robel with Western Hills CC in Lawton, OK; Olek Podwysocki with Post Road CC in Indianapolis, IN; and Pawel & Marta Stepien with the new church plant in Palm Bay, FL.
… all those who are traveling as short-term workers to Poland. Pray that the church planting initiative in Warsaw and the teaching English outreach in Ciechanow this month will be to God’s glory and the building up of His Church.
… Maxim Katz, leader with Chosen People Ministries, who has been diagnosed with kidney disease and recently began dialysis.
… safety in journey as David and Sandy are traveling in Poland on behalf of PCM:
July 1-7: Church planting initiative in Warsaw Bemowo and Warsaw Wilanow
July 8-13: Teaching English/evangelistic outreaches in Ciechanow
July 18: Return to the U.S.
July 31-August 3: Polish ministry intern evaluations at Post Road Christian (Aug 1) and New Hope Christian (Aug 2). Taking PL ministry interns to Chicago airport on Aug 3. |
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If your church is interested in having PCM come to your congregation in 2018 or 2019,
please contact David at dave.hatfield777 or call him at 810-923-0226 or this month while he is in Poland at +48 793 164 875. |
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