Its all Greek to me

Here are some pictures from Greece:

*Side street on Mykonoc island

*Sun going down over Mykonoc

* Ancient Ephesus

* view from the top of a volcano (which I climbed)

Party Aminals!

Friday all the children/pre-teens on our team come over for a massive slumber party. A chance to hang out with the children and also so the parents could enjoy come R&R time. We had a blast! We custom made pizzas, decorated cookies, played the Wii, and enjoyed popcorn and a movie. The next morning we started things off right with a pancake and bacon breakfast followed by a photo scavenger hunt and picnic lunch. It was an awesome time with lasting memories!

Polish baptism

While looking through my pictures and video I came across the video of a polish baptism I had the honor of attending a couple months back. Every time I watch this it reminds me of why I am here. To see people come and grow in the Lord. We serve an awesome God! A God that transcends language barriers and cultural differences. A God that meets us where we are.

English anyone?

Every Thursday some of the team has the privilege to teach English in a town not far from Olsztyn (Jonkowo). On average we have anywhere from 8-10 students that come to our after school English lesson which last about 45min. to an hour long. We play games with them and other activities, using basic level English skills to help them learn and practice their English. All this is in hopes to build a relationship with the students and teachers which will hopefully lead to them hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray along with us that every English lesson and conversation will be used to further the TRUTH.

LIBS

Over on the left hand side of the screen you may notice that I have added a new link..."LIBS in English". Here is a blog site link to a ministry tool we call LIBS. Once going to the site you can read about what LIBS are and will be able to see just one way we are able to share the gospel.

LIBS are used anywhere from coffee shop meetings, in home visits, and much more. Each month along with the help of a Polish pastor LIBS are created and translated into both English and Polish. On the blog site there is also a link that will take you to the Polish version of the site if you are interested to see what that looks like.

Please be in prayer for the distribution and weekly use of LIBS to help spread the gospel here in Poland.

One year mark

Hey y’all! That’s right I’ve hit my one year mark! WOW has time flown by. Looking back on the last year I can recall the struggles of picking up and moving across the pond, having to say good bye to friends and love ones and cling to the promise and call which God has given me. I can’t say it’s been easy. Having to learn a new way of life, learn a new language, and get adjusted to the new “norms”. However, I also see the great joy and blessing that I’ve seen over the past year by obeying and following the Lords plan. The things I’ve seen, the people I’ve meet and the team the Lord placed me with is forever life changing. The simple truths the Lord has taught me and my daily walk with Him is so much richer! Looking back I wouldn’t change a thing! Through the highs and lows God is good…. My provider, my rock and comforter in my very present time of need.

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a ladies retreat in Krakow, Poland. The time spent with others was a breath of fresh air. The opportunity to share one another’s victories and struggles was a sweet and precious time to me. Also getting some comfort items from the States such as peanut butter and Hersey Kisses wasn’t bad either. All to say it was an awesome time and a wonderful “vacation”.
Bailey

Time keeps flying!

The Easter holiday has already come and gone... WOW this year seems to be flying by. I can’t believe I’ll be half way through my two year term come April 28th. I look back and the last year has been nothing but a pure joy and blessing.

Weather: Finally after 6 months of cold dark winter I am finally seeing what looks and feels to be like a hint of spring. Who knew the mid 40’s felt so nice! It’s wonderful to see people out on the streets again and children playing on the playgrounds. It feels like everyone is finally making their way out from their winter hibernation.

Roadblock: Usually as most of you know I go out to the village of Olsztynek on Tuesdays and teach English using Bible stories. Well a group here called Catholic action has found out about our work and has seen how successful it has become. Its gone from 5 children when we first started to now 20 children coming faithful each week to hear about the Bible stories. Because the group has begun to give us some opposition. The polish pastor is having several meetings with the leaders of this group and hopefully somehow we will be able to continue our work there.

New addition: The polish pastor that we work closely with and his wife welcomed their first child into the world on March 17th. Piotr (Peter) was 7lb. 6oz. and 21 inches long. Both baby and mom are doing wonderful!