Revelations 1:9-11

I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea." Revelations 1:9-11

*outside the cave where Paul wrote Revelations

While in Greece I had the chance to visit the spot where John wrote the book of Revelations. It was a neat experience getting to see the place where John would have walked. However, at the same time it was disheartening to hear others around me tell their children and friends the account of Paul as just another story or even fairytale. Praise God for giving us the Bible and the ONLY source of truth!

I was not allowed to take pictures inside the cave where Paul was sentenced and the spot where Revelations was written but I was able to get picture of outside the cave and around the island.

*art work outside the entryway of the cave

*view from the island of Patmos

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