Praying for Poland

4/28/12 update

Hi, All –

Just a few days before I leave, so packing in under way and finalizing the last minute stuff.

Thankfully I received a few items to take with me and be a blessing to the Krzesinski  Family!

It is hard to believe that the day is almost here and all the work, trials and blessings…lead to a new chapter in my life.  The trip to WV was a blessing to get some of the business stuff straightened out and have a better understanding of how to be more effective in my bookkeeping!

I am grateful for all the friends from Open Door Baptist Church – who are more like family than acquaintances.  The years at ODBC have taught me to surrender myself to the Lord’s will and to follow in obedience.  Even though this is not an easy walk, I have more joy than I have had in years!  There is a change within that I do not have the words to explain.  Thanks again for all the prayers and encouragement – I would appreciate that they continue as I move to Poland and new challenges will arise.  God is so good to me and I am so thankful for His provision!

The cup of coffee version:

Well the Bible Institute classes are done for now…and I am so thankful for their teaching!   I have a better knowledge and feel a bit more prepared for the ministry ahead.  Now I need to focus some more attention on learning Polish…after I finish my outline for Sunday and sharing with the ODBC how the Lord is working in my life and how thankful I am to all who have done more than they know.  I am blessed by having the opportunity to get to know several people at church.  Pastor Bill asked me to give him a few names of people that I am close to…it stumped me because there are so many women who have touched my life in a special way…how do you pick just a few!  Pam, who invited me to ODBC several times, and trilled when I did come.  Beth, who sat with me during the play “By His Wounds” and noticed the unity of several people working together on stage and behind the scenes to make it a successful outreach.   Tracy and I started our missionary journey about the same time and even though they are very different – all the blessing and the unique relationship we have since then.  Peg, who has been a patient mentor, prayer warrior and just a blessing to call friend.  Shelley , who is like a sister to me in so many ways, took me under her wing and taught me so much along the way – her friendship has encouraged me to stretch beyond my comfort zone and surrender to the Lord’s will.  Brenda and Julie, who have accepted me as part of the family and all the blessing that brings!  And I could go on and on…but I am so thankful for all my sisters in the Lord – who have encouraged me, got me out of my comfort zone and taught me so much!  I am also thankful for the pastors and teachers – that have taught me what it is to be a disciple and how we need to challenge ourselves to continue to grow in Christ!    I am so excited how the Lord will work in my life, opportunities to share and Lord willing people will come to visit and encourage me! 

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God, trust also in me.”  John 14:1