Polish Christian Ministries – December 2016 – A new partner and the travel schedule for 2017

Serving the people of Poland since 1954

Polish Christian Ministries

December 2016

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.

He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Isaiah 9:6-7

International Conference on Missions (ICOM)

The International Conference on Missions was in Lexington, KY, Nov. 17-20. It was truly inspiring to meet with missionaries and nationals from all over the world as we shared in times of worship, teaching, and fellowship. Our Poland booth was a busy place as many people stopped by to visit with us and our Polish friends. We pray God will raise up many new partners to advance God’s work in Poland as a result of this time.

Fall Meeting

A big thanks to Tates Creek Christian Church, Lexington, KY, for hosting the PCM fall Board of Directors meeting. It is always an important time to pray, evaluate, and strategize how to better serve the Polish churches.

New Partner

We thank God for the New Found Church of Christ in Glen Allen, VA, which has become a new partner with Polish Christian Ministries. This past year PCM was the mission for their VBS.

Donate While You Shop

With the holiday shopping in full swing, please keep in mind that Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchase prices toward

the organization of your choice. Please go to smile.amazon.comand select Polish Christian Ministries as your charitable organization. Thanks!

Poland Bound 2017

Dates Focus Destination

1/3-26 Teaching English Sandomierz

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

7/19-8/1 IsraCamp Ostroda

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.

Praising God for…

…the early response to PCM’s 2017 Building Appeal

Goal = $175,000 Received = $3,150

…those who have committed to financially support Oksana Bilous

Praying for…

…the many Christmas outreaches in our Polish churches in Poland

…the Christmas Eve Service held for singles (expected attendance to be 500+) at the Lodz International Trade Center — Fryderyk Domaradski will be the main speaker.

…the finishing of the Sunday School and youth classrooms at the church in Gdynia to hold Christmas outreaches

…the church roof replacement in Olsztyn – $5,000 still needed.