So much has been happening in Rzeszow lately! We are praising the Lord for working above and beyond what we can imagine. Thank you for praying. Here are some highlights:
Last Wednesday Paul and Pastor Adam met with the city president. He has been very supportive of the Baptist Church here and is in the process of helping us find land on which to build a church of our own. To this point, we have been sharing a store front-style room with another church. When informed of our summer plans, including an English Camp for teens and a day camp for children, the president offered the free use of a school for the day camp.
Several additional meetings with the city president will need to be arranged, so please pray that the church will continue to find favor with him and the city council. Pray also for Adam and Paul as they lead the church.
Recently, Sherilyn and Amber attended a Women's conference along with three other women from the church. The focus was on learning how to pray. The ladies were very encouraged and enjoyed spending time in fellowship with other believing sisters. Five women in attendence accepted Christ. Pray that the lessons learned at the conference will continue to affect our prayer lives and will have an influence on the church. Pray for Sherilyn as she leads monthly women's meetings and that the Lord will further the friendships of the ladies in the church. (see photo)
The Lord has opened doors for Amber to teach English several times in a local high school. She has been able to gain experience in teaching and has gotten to know several teachers. Pray for continued favor with this school and for wisdom in maintaining professionalism while knowing what to say when asked questions about why she chooses to volunteer in such a capacity. Pray also for clear direction as she continues to pursue this opportunity.
Last Wednesday Paul and Pastor Adam met with the city president. He has been very supportive of the Baptist Church here and is in the process of helping us find land on which to build a church of our own. To this point, we have been sharing a store front-style room with another church. When informed of our summer plans, including an English Camp for teens and a day camp for children, the president offered the free use of a school for the day camp.
Several additional meetings with the city president will need to be arranged, so please pray that the church will continue to find favor with him and the city council. Pray also for Adam and Paul as they lead the church.
Recently, Sherilyn and Amber attended a Women's conference along with three other women from the church. The focus was on learning how to pray. The ladies were very encouraged and enjoyed spending time in fellowship with other believing sisters. Five women in attendence accepted Christ. Pray that the lessons learned at the conference will continue to affect our prayer lives and will have an influence on the church. Pray for Sherilyn as she leads monthly women's meetings and that the Lord will further the friendships of the ladies in the church. (see photo)
The Lord has opened doors for Amber to teach English several times in a local high school. She has been able to gain experience in teaching and has gotten to know several teachers. Pray for continued favor with this school and for wisdom in maintaining professionalism while knowing what to say when asked questions about why she chooses to volunteer in such a capacity. Pray also for clear direction as she continues to pursue this opportunity.
On Wednesday (Apr. 22nd) the team will be traveling to Croatia for PIONEERS' bi-annual Eurasian conference. Please pray for safety in travel, that the Lord will teach us much from this conference, and that we will have a great time of refreshment with other teams in our area. Pray for the kids, that they will enjoy their classes and will be able to catch up on school work once they return to Poland.
