Fulfilling the Vision; Working the Fields

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Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
Matthew 9:37-38

We believe there is a unique, God-given opportunity to reach this “first western” generation in Poland, as they become young adults and start families.

Our vision is grasp this opportunity and reach this “first western” generation of Polish young adults and their children. Fulfilling the vision involves two evangelistic efforts...

Children’s Vacation Bible School and Music Evangelism.

Soaking up the Bible lessons.

The first part of our work is to reach this generation of young adults, and their children, through Children's Vacation Bible School.

In 2009, Tom and Beata recruited, trained and brought four American mission teams to southern Poland. Our four teams hosted children’s VBS Day Camps in four different locations for the first time ever.

In addition, this was the tenth year we helped host the Day Camp in Wisla.

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Our four Across Poland 2009 Mission teams had 42 volunteer missionaries, representing these seven Kentucky churches: Memorial Baptist, Westside Baptist, First Baptist and Flint Baptist in Murray, Lakeview Baptist in Benton, Cynthiana Baptist in Cynthiana and Hurstbourne Baptist in Louisville.

We had over 80 Polish volunteers serving as translators, group leaders, worship singers and musicians, activity helpers and as wonderful cooks! We had hoped a British team would come help lead the camp in Wisla. They were not able to come so the Polish youth group with several adult volunteers led the camp.

Combined, we had over 400 children attend the five camps.
Over 70 children prayed to accept Jesus Christ into their hearts as Savior and Lord... Praise God!!!

One thing we were excited to see in all locations was so many young Poles joining in and serving as volunteer helpers. The youth of the churches caught a vision of what a ministry team is all about, while serving with and observing the Americans. We believe that God used our teams to light a fire in the young adults and youth of the churches! This generation of Polish young adults is hungry for a “participatory” Christianity and through our camps they discovered that God uses ordinary people, like themselves, to do His extraordinary Kingdom work!

This generation of Polish young adults is what I call the “First western”
generation. They have grown up not knowing the suffering under communism. They have optimism and hope for their futures and are very open to new things. They have grown up with a “western perspective.” We received great affirmation in all locations that this generation wants good programs and resources for their children and they are open to Evangelical churches providing these… a huge change from previous generations! In every location, we had parents saying how happy and thankful they were we came. We believe this is a unique time in Poland’s history with a unique opportunity!

For information about our 2010 Poland Mission Trips, click here...

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Music Evangelism

Thousands from this generation attended these four-day Christian music festivals. Hundreds accepted the free gift of salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!