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Serving the people of Poland since 1954
Polish Christian Ministries
September 2018 |
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| To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Jude 24-25 |
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| Olek Podwysocki, a student in film and television production at the Warsaw School of Advertising, returned to the States again this summer to serve as an intern with the Post Road CC in Indianapolis, IN. He served as a counselor at Camp Connect as well as helping to create/edit video for their media ministry. Olek shared, "I really learned how to trust God while I was there – like really. That was new to me. I had never taken such a step of faith before." |
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| PAWEL & MARTA TO PALM BAY |
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| Pawel and Marta Stephen with their family served as interns with the Tomoka CC in Palm Bay, FL. Pawel has recently finished the 3-year course of study with CSM (school of music/worship) in Poland and this summer he served as a drummer with the worship team at Palm Bay. We are thankful for Pawel and Marta’s willingness to come to the States to serve at this congregation. Pawel shared, "I was overjoyed to meet so many people loving and serving God and to realize this is happening all over the world." |
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| Michał Drewulski, a student in electrical engineering at the University of Technology in Bialystok, Poland, came to the States this summer to serve at the New Hope CC in Whitestown, IN. Michal had the opportunity to serve in a different area of church ministry each week. Michael wrote his internship: "It changed my view on missions and my everyday lifestyle, and enriched me with relationships with people…. I was encouraged to constantly work on myself, to improve my character as a disciple of Christ and to be about doing ministry at the church." |
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| Iwona Robel, a student in biomedical engineering at the University of Science and Technology in Wroclaw, Poland, has been serving this summer at the Western Hills CC in Lawton, OK. Iwona writes, "When I was leaving Poland I felt deep down that these ten weeks can change a lot in my life. I did not know exactly how it is going to look, what I will be doing, who I am going to meet, but I trusted God that it was Him who opened these doors for me and that He will lead me in this time as He always did and does. It is a great blessing for me to be here, to be part of Western Hill Church ministries, to experience the love and kindness that people from the church show me everyday. Great place, wonderful people, amazing God!" |
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| Nathan Fielder, studying neuroscience and psychology at the University of Kentucky, spent six weeks this summer serving in Poland. As Nathan reflected on his internship, he wrote, "With the opportunity to serve in Poland, I have had the chance to fall in love with God again. As I have joined God in his endless mission to love all people, I have incessantly been blown away by God’s mercy. He never stops loving and caring for all people…. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve in Poland. It has changed my life, my perspective on mission, and my relationship with my heavenly Father." |
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| Tori Janacek, studying English Education at the University of Missouri, returned to Poland for the third time this summer. She served at Ostroda Camp, at the Bemowo outreach in Warsaw, and as part of the English language outreach in Ciechanow. Tori wrote about her experiences in Poland: "During my time in Poland, I find that God always reminds me how faithful He is. He helps me to understand – and to trust – that His will for my life is good." |
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| TOMAHAWK CHRISTIAN CHURCH |
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| The Tomahawk Christian Church in Hedgesville, WV, has been a faithful supporter of PCM for many years. With new pastors on staff, the church continues to have a heart for local outreach and world mission. It was wonderful to worship with them recently and to share an update of what God is doing amongst the churches in Poland. Thank you, Tomahawk, for being such a faithful mission partner! |
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We are close to reaching our goal of $175,000!
The funds received thus far have been used for
both renovation and building projects in eleven
of our Polish churches. The need for more space
is an encouraging sign that the churches in Poland are growing. Please consider giving so we can
reach our goal and adequate church facilities can
be provided. |
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| 2019 POLAND BOUND
Dates Focus Polish partner/Participant Limit Cost
**Feb. 1-10 Teaching English Adam Dulinski, Warsaw West/8 $550
**Feb. 8-17 Teaching English Adam Byra, Sandomierz/8 $550
Feb 22-Mar 4 North Central Tour Leadership Development Sessions/6 $600
May 24-June 5 Teaching English Jacek Konicki, Plock/10 $700
May 31-Jun 13 Holocaust survivors Kazik Barczuk, Send Me, Ostroda/10 $750
June 7-16 Building project Piotr Bronowicki, Jr., Biala Podlaska/12 $600
June 16-27 Ukrainian children Oksana Bilous, Ostroda Camp/12 $650
6/28-7/8 ELI Project Nathan Berry, Warsaw/unlimited $600
**July 5-14 Teaching English Krzysztof Adamkowski, Ciechanow, Pastor/10 $550
**We are currently seeking those who enjoy teaching English or being an English conversation partner for these initiatives.**
Contact David Hatfield if interested in any trip at dave.hatfield777@gmail.com.
Applications and waiver forms can be filled out online at www.pcmusa.org. |
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| PCM AT TWO CONFERENCES NOV. 15-18 |
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PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for …
… Ola Glapa, who will be in the States from Sept. 7-24, traveling with David and Sandy. Ola has served for almost ten years as the translator of a weekly prayer email sent to Polish leaders and lay people.
… Iwona Robel, the Polish ministry intern with Western Hills CC in Lawton, OK, who will return to Poland on Sept 10th.
… Kazik Barczuk, director of Send Me Ministries, who recently underwent heart surgery.
… Teams/individuals to participate in our three English language initiatives in 2019.
… a new place to gather for the church plant in Dzialdowo (Arek Kotlewski).
… the church in Ostroda as they celebrate their 60th anniversay on Sept. 9th.
… safety in journey as David and Sandy are traveling in the US on behalf of PCM:
… Sept 15-16 North Liberty Church of Christ, North Liberty, IN
… Sept 18 Lincoln Christian University Internship Fair, Lincoln, IL
… Sept 18 Jefferson Street Christian Church, Lincoln, IL
… Sept 19-20 Central Christian Church, Mt. Vernon,IL
… Oct 14 Southwestern Christian Church, Weatherford, OK
… Oct 16 Manhattan Christian College Internship Fair, Manhattan, KS
… Oct 17 Zeandale Community Church, Zeandale, KS
… Oct 18 First Christian Church, Junction City, KS
… Oct 18 Council Grove Christian Church, Council Grove, KS
… Oct 21 Western Hills Christian Church, Lawton, OK |
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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. |
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