Praying for Poland

June and the cottonwood is flying…

Mother’s Day in Poland was on May 26^th and we were blessed to do an outreach event at the hospital that the blankets ODBC ladies made. We were able to set up in the courtyard of the hospital – an area for the kids to play, make crafts, face paint and learn English. There were about 15 volunteers and I am grateful for the ladies that helped me with the crafts. The kids had a hard time understanding my Polish, so these ladies stepped in and made things flow wonderfully. There were about 50 kids and God blessed us with nice weather – the rain held off till the event was over! Lord willing some of the people will come check out Daily Grind and get involved in the English Discussion Groups, kid’s English or possibly the Bible Study. The staff was impressed and Lord willing this will lead to more opportunities for outreaches. Here is another update… I am leaving Poland and returning home to Rochester on July 4th. Although my intention was to stay two years until May 2014, after tons of prayer the Lord has definitely directed me come home. I know that the Lord led me to Poland to help Robert & Rachel start begin their wonderful ministry. I am equally convinced that my time is done here, as the Lord has given me confidence to return home – for the next step He has for me, ministry wise. Pastor Bill is in full support of my decision and this has given me great peace that this is what the Lord wants me to do. I am thrilled that the Lord will use me in Rochester and am excited to see His will and way accomplished in and through me. This has been a wonderful training ground for me (here in Poland) and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. I am so thankful to you all, your support, your prayers and all that you have done. I appreciate it more than words can express. This has been a difficult decision, even though I know this is what the Lord wants for me… I covet your prayers during this transition period.

Please continue to keep Robert, Rachel, the kids and others serving at Daily Grind in your prayers for ESL teachers, volunteers, and wisdom as the ministry continues to reach the community for Christ. J

Cup of Coffee version…

To share a little more about the Mother’s Day event – it was called a picnic. Not like we have in America – tons of food, family and friends. It was an event for new Moms or new Moms-to-be. The hospital had stations set up for the ladies to be informed about different things and our area was set up to entertain the kids. Rachel had some friends come that showed the ladies how to make a wrap to carry your baby or small child. That corner was busy with ladies wrapping material all criss-cross their bodies…some even used the dolls or their own little ones. There was a boy interviewed on TV, so there may have been some free publicity too! A friend has asked for a Polish Bible, so she can read it on a regular basis and will be getting it this week. My teacher is hopeful that visa approval will no longer be needed in the near future to visit America, so she can come and see Niagara Falls in person! I went to the park today – in hopes of catching the Chopin concert, but missed the first performance and second one was 2 hours later, so I walked for about an hour in the park, before the cottonwood made my nose itch. So I made it home in time to catch ODBC service! God is so good – All the time! Thanks again for all your prayers and support! J

“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart, I will tell of all Your marvelous works.” Psalm 9:1