Spring

Issue 2003

A Publication of Polish Christian Ministries

C. Wayne Murphy,

Polish Christian Ministries

Executive Director

2410CreswellRoad

Paul&Dela Bajko,

BelAir,MD21015-6508

Polish Communicalions and Publications

Phone410-836-6102

Lois Harris,

Fax410-836-6103

/i

Secretary

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

Zofia Charis,
Administrative Assistant (in Poland)

Adam Szumorek Ordination

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Adam Szumorek is a "Timothy" of the Olsztyn congregation. He grew

up in Olsztyn and made a decision to accept Christ at Ostroda Camp. He
served as a youth leader in his church and served as interpreter when
ever needed. He received his initial theological training at the Warsaw

Theological Seminary. Two years ago he went to Lincoln Christian Col

lege and Seminary, Lincoln, ILand completed theM.A. Program in preach
ing. Today he is serving as Associate Minister in his home church and is
using his education to present special seminars in other churches. PCM
is grateful for Adam's determination to serve the Lord in Poland!

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POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Visiting in Poland
~ by Mark Christian
I was very blessed to take six ministry students from Great Lakes Christian
College to visit the country, encourage the local churches, and to be blessed by
meeting so many believers from another country. The trip to Poland was a lifealtering experience for each of us. It was an incredible blessing to be so gra
ciously received, shown generous hospitality, and to see the strength of the
individual congregations. I have said many times since I returned in late Febru
ary, "The churches in Poland don't need the American church to teach them
how 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 in
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan that God Is moving in these Ministers, these families,
and this nation.
We

can

be

itm

blessing to them
in what God is leading them to do. Iwitnessed
men with real vision for leadership. I saw
people committed to doing the hard work of
ministry and enjoying it. It was a real blessing
to see that our participation in Polish Chris
tian Ministries is an investment where God is

already working and changing lives.

(Top Left) Mark Christian preaching at Lodz; (top rigiit) Jeff Hauser (Great Lakes student) enjoys jamming
with 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 Supper at Lodz,
Fryderyk Domaradzki, Minister (standing in the center)

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POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

The Preacher's Kids

News from LidzbarkWelski

I have been going to Poland since 1987.

Over these past 16 years it has been a joy to
see the kids from the various preacher families
grow up and mature into Christian adults and
servants in Christ's Kingdom. I am happy to
share with you these two wedding pictures from
my album of "Preacher's Kids."
"C. Wayne Murphy

Krzysztof Lesnick reports baptizing three

persons in the river near Lidzbark. Krzysztof
reports that one girl's father told her "to be bap

Marek and Marta (Barczuk) Pasnik were married

December 7, 2002. Marta is the middle daughter
of Kazik and Dorota Barczuk.

tized like Jesus was in the river." His behavior

was surprising to us because at the beginning

he was very much against the church.
This is a mission station planted three years
ago by the Ciechanow church.

A recent picture of the Zwolinski family. Marcin

ministers with the Olsztyn congregation.

Prayers for the Juszcyk Family

Piotr 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 sands
but on the eternal Rock, our Lord Jesus Christ."

Our prayers
are

with

his

wife, Danuta, in
Piotr and Marta Sacewicz were married on

December 26, 2002. Piotr is the youngest son of

Henryk & Nina Sacewicz.

the loss of her

husband,

but

we can rejoice
with the heav

enly host that

Soecial Gifts

Piotr can now

walk the streets

Charles Steele

In Memory of:

Given by:
Dolly Steele

Charles Steele

M/M Mark Steele

of gold without
the help of a
wheelchair.

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POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Kolobrzeg Turns "25"

The Kolobrzeg congregation (Piotr Karel, Minister) will
celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 15. The Bajkos will
be there to share in the church's anniversary banquet and
Wayne Murphy will speak for their Sunday Anniversary Ser

indianapo-

vice. It will be a service for all of the congregations in that

iis!

Visit with
us at the

NORTH AMERICA^

CHRISTIAN CONVENTlO^

NACC in

region -- meeting in a large rented facility in the city.

Booth
#727-729.

Wayne and
Diana

Murphy,
along with
Paul and

Dela Bajko
and Kostek
and

Marysia
Jakoniul(

plan to be

July 8-11,2003
Incfiana Convention Center

at the

Indianapolis, IN

NACC.

Bob Ruuel, 2003 NACC President

www.NACCtheconnectingplace.oig

Associate l\/linister Andrzej Ostrowski prepares to baptize seven

persons at Kolobrzeg.

Polish Christian Ministries

Tlte primary purpose of Polish

Belarus Camp Property

A beautiful piece of property (shown below) has been
purchased for a church camp for the churches of Belarus, in
and around the city of Pinsk. Contributions made this pos
sible and funds are being raised to build cabins on the prop
erty. A camp program will be held on this property this year.
Thanks to each one who is helping to make this possible!

^Christian Minislries is "to aid in the

Establishing and strengthening of local

^churches after the pattern of the New
Testament, particularly in the country
of Poland."
Guidance Committee
*Paul Bajko, Bel Air, MD

Gary W. Bordelon, Kissimmee, FL

Howard R. Brammer, Indianapolis, IN
Arthur B. Dana, Savannah. GA

*Thomas M. Hart, Parsippany, NJ

*Adam J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD
*Kenneth A. Meade. Rockville. MD
Gerald O. Moreland, Markle, IN

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*C. Wayne Murphy, Edgewood, MD

Andrew J. Noetzel, South Bend, IN
**Ivan Odor, Mt, Pleasant, MI

Ronald D. Reed, Indianapolis, IN

William D. Smith, Cumberland, IN
,V. .

Joseph H. Solitro, Holt, MI

Douglas W. Sturgeon. Oxford, IN
John R. Todd, Ringgold, GA

*Members of the Executive Committee

**Honorary Member