Serving the people of Poland since 1954
Polish Christian Ministries
February 2017
“…in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is…serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;…if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:5-8

 
 Taylor University Lighthouse Trip to Poland
A team of 15 from Taylor University spent three weeks in January serving the people of Poland. Although they visited other cities/churches, their primary role was teaching English in the public schools in Sandomierz. They met with hundreds of students over the course of two weeks — developing relationships and building bridges between the church in Sandomierz and the community. We thank them for their service and are convinced their labor of love will bear much fruit for the Kingdom of God. 
 
For more details and pictures, see PCM’s Facebook page.
Also, check out the following videos created by one of the Taylor students:
 
Sandomierz
It was a joy for PCM and the Taylor team to share in a special morning of worship with the church in Sandomierz. Five people were baptized, giving glory to God for the changes He has made in their lives. The sanctuary was filled with people, many who were in church for the very first time. 
Sosnowiec
PCM had the opportunity to worship with the church in Sosnowiec in January. Two of the Taylor students shared testimony and David Hatfield preached the Word. It was exciting to see a full house — people eager to worship God and to love each other. Plans are underway to build a larger sanctuary this spring to accommodate the growing congregation. We are thankful for Daniel and Gosia Masarczyk and the church in Sosnowiec as they proclaim Jesus in their city.
Darek, Tomek, Marcin, Pastor Jacek, David
Plock
It was exciting to meet with the church in Płock last weekend. Pastor Jacek Konicki is raising up new leaders who are passionate for God and full of vision for the future. The worship service was so uplifting and it was obvious that God was among us. May He continue changing lives in the city of Płock and growing His church there. 
Prayer Requests
 
Please pray for these churches who will be seeking to raise funds for building projects at their church this year: Biala Podlaska, Bielsk Podlaski, Ciechanow, Olsztyn, Plock, and Sosnowiec. If you would like to designate funds toward these building projects, please write “Building Fund” on the memo line of the check.
 
Please pray for additional funds from US partners for the churches in Bialogard ($700), Lidzbark Warminski ($600), Lodz ($600), and Siemiatycze ($750).

Please pray for these churches who are making plans to come to Poland in 2017: Southport Heights CC, Indianapolis, IN; Brighton CC, MI; Western Hills CC, Lawton, OK; Bloomsburg CC, PA; Seerley Creek CC, Indianapolis, IN; Compassion CC, Savannah, GA;  New Hope CC, Whitestown, IN; Post Road CC, Indianapolis, IN; Trader’s Point CC, Zionsville, IN; and Christ’s Church, Jacksonville, FL.

 
Please pray for David as he meets with church leaders in Poland. These sessions focus on ministry accountability, financial responsibility, and vision casting for the local churches. His next meeting is February 10 with the pastor from Katowice.
 
David and Sandy will return to the US on February 13th. If your church is interested in having them come to your congregation in 2017, please contact David at his new email address (dave.hatfield777(at)gmail.com) or call him at 810-923-0226.
 
                     Poland Bound 2017
 
Dates                            Focus                                   Destination                              
5/31-6/11        Leadership development          NW Poland              
6/9-22             Holocaust survivors                   Ostroda           
6/21-7/2         Ukrainian children camp          Ostroda 
6/30-7/9        Church planting initiative        Warsaw                 
6/30-7/10      English classes/outreach          Ciechanow
7/7-16              Building construction                Biala Podlaska
                          Finish youth center                     Bielsk Podlaski
                          Building construction                Sosnowiec    
9/29-10/7      Building renovation                    Olszytn 
   
See PCM’s website for details in the “Minister With Us” section. 
PCM’s short-term trip manual is available upon request.
All donations to Polish Christian Ministries should be sent to our new address:

1212 Schucks Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015

Donations may also be made via our website: www.pcmusa.org. Click on: Ways to Give.

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New email address for Dave is:

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