Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Thanksgiving in Kętrzyn

On Monday, the entire team and I had the opportunity to spend some time in the little town of Kętrzyn (Kent-chin) near Olsztyn. We were invited by the teachers of an English school to share with the students some of our Thanksgiving traditions and food, as well as what we are most thankful for: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The evening began with the youngest age group, the elementary school students. Then we had middle school and high school students for the second hour and then some adults for the third hour. It was a blast to get to hang out with some people who are learning English and not only help them with their English but practice some of our Polish, as well!

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Privileged to be Shared

Jay recently wrote an article stating the changed teachings of the Watchtower society. God has crossed his paths with a national Believer and a former Jehovah's Witness. Together they have translated this document! It has also been posted on a Polish Evangelical website, whose author has a heart for reaching the JW's. Another praise is that some national believers are now meeting and sharing the Truth of Jesus Christ with Jehovah's Witnesses that came to their doors. To be used in sharing God's truth and His word is such an honor. Below is the link to view the document in Polish, really good for some night time reading...and then below that is the English version.

On another praise note, the Polish tract that Jay has written is on it's way to the printing press! So far it looks great! It will be used to go out to our community, and God willing over 21,000 homes!

http://www.straznica.net/?zmienione-nauki-%E2%80%9Estraznicy%E2%80%9D,102

Here is the original version in English:

Changed Teachings of the Watchtower

Monday, November 02, 2009

All Saint's Day


This weekend marked the celebration of All Saint's and All Soul's Days. As a group, including some people from the States, we prayer walked through the cemetery on Sunday, praying that the blinders would be removed from these people...that they can see the true and living God. As we prayed, I took some video footage and some pictures so everyone at home could catch a glimpse of the incredible beauty this holiday brings to the cemeteries. Despite the gorgeous display of candles and flowers, this is just an empty ritual. It has no eternal significance. And that is utterly heartbreaking....