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A Publication of Polish Christian Ministries

Polish Christian Ministries

2410CreswellRoad

BelAir,MD21015-6508Phone410-836-6102

Fax410-836-6103

Email: pcm21014@msn.comEmail:pcm21015@aol.com

C. Wayne Murphy,Executive Director

Paul&Dela Bajko,Polish Communicalions and Publications

Lois Harris,Secretary

Zofia Charis,Administrative Assistant (in Poland)

Adam Szumorek Ordination

Adam Szumorek is a "Timothy" of the Olsztyn congregation. He grewup in Olsztyn and made a decision to accept Christ at Ostroda Camp. Heserved as a youth leader in his church and served as interpreter whenever needed. He received his initial theological training at the WarsawTheological Seminary. Two years ago he went to Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, Lincoln, ILand completed theM.A. Program in preaching. Today he is serving as Associate Minister in his home church and isusing his education to present special seminars in other churches. PCMis grateful for Adam's determination to serve the Lord in Poland!

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Visiting in Poland~ by Mark Christian

I was very blessed to take six ministry students from Great Lakes ChristianCollege to visit the country, encourage the local churches, and to be blessed bymeeting so many believers from another country. The trip to Poland was a life-altering experience for each of us. It was an incredible blessing to be so graciously received, shown generous hospitality, and to see the strength of theindividual congregations. I have said many times since I returned in late February, "The churches in Poland don't need the American church to teach themhow to be the church, what they need is our encouragement and support."

The real joy for me was to be able to share with my home congregation inMt. Pleasant, Michigan that God Is moving in these Ministers, these families,and this nation.

We can be a

blessing to themin what God is leading them to do. Iwitnessedmen with real vision for leadership. I sawpeople committed to doing the hard work ofministry and enjoying it. Itwas a real blessingto see that our participation in Polish Christian Ministries is an investment where God is

already working and changing lives.

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(Top Left) Mark Christian preaching at Lodz; (top rigiit) Jeff Hauser (Great Lakes student) enjoys jammingwith Mr. Leone after the service at Ostroda; Mr. Leone makes music with almost any type of instrument;(bottom ieft) The group touring the city of Lodz; (bottom right) Preparing for the Lord's Supperat Lodz,

Fryderyk Domaradzki, Minister (standing in the center)

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The Preacher's KidsI have been going to Poland since 1987.

Over these past 16 years it has been a joy tosee the kids from the various preacher familiesgrow up and mature into Christian adults andservants in Christ's Kingdom. I am happy toshare with you these two wedding pictures frommy album of "Preacher's Kids."

"C. Wayne Murphy

Marek and Marta (Barczuk) Pasnik were marriedDecember 7, 2002. Marta is the middle daughter

of Kazik and Dorota Barczuk.

Piotr and Marta Sacewicz were married on

December 26, 2002. Piotr is the youngest son ofHenryk & Nina Sacewicz.

Soecial Gifts

In Memory of: Given by:

Charles Steele Dolly SteeleCharles Steele M/M Mark Steele

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News from LidzbarkWelskiKrzysztof Lesnick reports baptizing three

persons in the river near Lidzbark. Krzysztofreports that one girl's father told her "to be baptized like Jesus was in the river." His behavior

was surprising to us because at the beginninghe was very much against the church.

This is a mission station planted three yearsago by the Ciechanow church.

A recent picture of the Zwolinski family. Marcinministers with the Olsztyn congregation.

Prayers for the Juszcyk FamilyPiotr Juszczyk died on February 25, 2003.

Piotr taught and preached the "Good News"about Jesus from a wheelchair in his home in

Bedzin-Laziska (near Dabrowa Gornicza).A year ago Piotr wrote: "We rejoice that we

are not building our faith on some shifting sandsbut on the eternal Rock, our Lord Jesus Christ."

Our prayersare with his

wife, Danuta, inthe loss of her

husband, butwe can rejoicewith the heav

enly host thatPiotr can now

walk the streets

of gold withoutthe help of awheelchair.

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Kolobrzeg Turns "25"The Kolobrzeg congregation (Piotr Karel, Minister) will

celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 15. The Bajkos willbe there to share in the church's anniversary banquet andWayne Murphy will speak for their Sunday Anniversary Service. It will be a service for all of the congregations in thatregion -- meeting in a large rented facility in the city.

Associate l\/linister Andrzej Ostrowski prepares to baptize sevenpersons at Kolobrzeg.

Belarus Camp PropertyA beautiful piece of property (shown below) has been

purchased for a church camp for the churches of Belarus, inand around the city of Pinsk. Contributions made this possible and funds are being raised to build cabins on the property. A camp program will be held on this property this year.

Thanks to each one who is helping to make this possible!

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Polish Christian Ministries

Tlte primary purpose of Polish^Christian Minislries is "to aid in the

Establishing and strengthening of local^churches after the pattern of the NewTestament, particularly in the country

of Poland."

Guidance Committee

*Paul Bajko, Bel Air, MDGary W. Bordelon, Kissimmee, FL

Howard R. Brammer, Indianapolis, INArthur B. Dana, Savannah. GA

*Thomas M. Hart, Parsippany, NJ*Adam J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD

*Kenneth A. Meade. Rockville. MD

Gerald O. Moreland, Markle, IN*C. Wayne Murphy, Edgewood, MDAndrew J. Noetzel, South Bend, IN

**Ivan Odor, Mt, Pleasant, MI

Ronald D. Reed, Indianapolis, INWilliam D. Smith, Cumberland, IN

Joseph H. Solitro, Holt, MIDouglas W. Sturgeon. Oxford, IN

John R. Todd, Ringgold, GA

*Members of the Executive CommitteeV **Honorary Member