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George Bajenski, Radio b Youth Minisltr DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish Ministzy Easiexn Chrisfion College BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014 OVR MimSTRY: Assistance in Establishment of New Congregations Publishing ol Christian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language Spiritual Matehal and Moral Support ol Preachers in Poland * Relief Ministry to Poland Training Foreign Students • New Testaments atid Bibles to Poland • Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian and Ukranian Languages Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners by Correspondence Preaching in Camps. Churches and at RaUies • Work Among Foreign Speaking People in the UnitedStates of America • Christian Service Camps and Youth Ministry in Poland * Cutting Christian Records S f Paul Bajko, Director March, 1980 "forgotten men" Attending National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Washington, D.C. last January I was impressed with the message entitled "Forgotten Men". The speaker developed his theme around chose who were gathered - the religiois broadcasters - men who sit behind the microphones. People hear their message but they do not think about the messanger. How true that is. But it concerns not only the broadcasters. We can say the same about Christian writers, translators, poets, compo.''ers People read and demand good articles, listen to messages in song or in word and judge them by their contest but how seldom they think about the messanger, the one who puts his whole heart into the ministry! But we thank God that we are not forgotten by God's people, who pray constant ly for us and the work we do, who are concerned about our wellbeing and share with us the blessings of life. Not only your gifts toward our work speak loudly about your love, but your prayers, your words of encouragement expressed in your letters, your interest in us and the message we preach. You remember also those faithful preachers in Poland who preach and win souls for Christ because of your love. We seldom write in our newsletters about ourselves. We report about the work we do. But this time I would like to say few words about Bro. Winnik. He came to this country 13 years ago at the age of 59 to work with us. For 13 years this faithful servant worked dilligently, many times not noticed by many of us. He had three heart attacks, but every tircs soon after recovery he was back at work preparing radio messages, cassettes, answering letters, packing and sen ding out literature. January 30 th Bro. Winnik was hospitalized again, 2 days later - in intensi-

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George Bajenski,Radio b Youth Minisltr

DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish Ministzy

Easiexn Chrisfion College

BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OVR MimSTRY:Assistance in Establishment of New Congregations • Publishing ol

Christian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language • SpiritualMatehal and Moral Support olPreachers in Poland *ReliefMinistry toPoland • Training Foreign Students • New Testaments atid Bibles toPoland • Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian and Ukranian Languages •Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners by Correspondence • Preaching inCamps. Churches and at RaUies • Work Among Foreign SpeakingPeople in the United States of America • Christian Service Camps andYouth Ministry in Poland * Cutting Christian Records

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Paul Bajko,Director

March, 1980

"forgotten men"

Attending National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Washington, D.C. lastJanuary I was impressed with the message entitled "Forgotten Men".The speaker developed his theme around chose who were gathered - the religioisbroadcasters - men who sit behind the microphones. People hear their messagebut they do not think about the messanger.How true that is. But it concerns not only the broadcasters. We can say thesame about Christian writers, translators, poets, compo.''ersPeople read and demand good articles, listen to messages in song or in wordand judge them by their contest but how seldom they think about the messanger,the one who puts his whole heart into the ministry!

But we thank God that we are not forgotten by God's people, who pray constantly for us and the work we do, who are concerned about our wellbeing and sharewith us the blessings of life.Not only your gifts toward our work speak loudly about your love, but yourprayers, your words of encouragement expressed in your letters, your interestin us and the message we preach.You remember also those faithful preachers in Poland who preach and win soulsfor Christ because of your love.

We seldom write in our newsletters about ourselves. We report about the workwe do.

But this time I would like to say few words about Bro. Winnik. He came to thiscountry 13 years ago at the age of 59 to work with us. For 13 years thisfaithful servant worked dilligently, many times not noticed by many of us.He had three heart attacks, but every tircs soon after recovery he was back atwork preparing radio messages, cassettes, answering letters, packing and sending out literature.January 30 th Bro. Winnik was hospitalized again, 2 days later - in intensi-

ve care. When I saw hu him Feb 1st I thought we lost Bro. Winnik for good. Weprayed like never before individually and as the church,and now there is hopethat Bro. Winnik will retur.n and work with us again /of course with a much easier load/.

We ask you to pray for Bro. Winnik that the Lord will restore his health and thathis smiling face will bring joy to many of us as he preaches the Word, especiallythrough the cassette ministry, so that manyjsouls in Poland will accept Lord Jezusas their personal Saviour. :

Once more we thank yuo that although we are forgotten by this world, we are notforgotten by YOU!

FROM THE FIEUDS

POLAND:

Dear Bro. Bajko. We thank God for the new house of worship. Having our own place we have more activities: special meetings, revivals, youth groups, etc.We thank God that we had several baptismal services in 1980 - 10 souls were addedby the Lord to the Church, all of them young people.We still remeber your last visit in our church, your preaching and fellowship.Wewish you God*s blessing in your work. Please remember us in your prayers. P.N."

Warszawa.

"Dear Brethren. In few words we would like to inform you that we all are well.I would like to thank you, for the gift whi'ch I received just before Christmas.In our Church in Warsaw we experience spiri|tual revival. Young souls accept LordJesus Christ and are baptized into Christ. Ourmission place in Jak. will becomean independent congregation with own preacher, Erwin Karz.Also there is enough of people in the district of Brudna to organize a church, butthey do not have a place where to worship. Presently they meet in the house ofthe deacon Br. Wl. J. Please pray for all of us and help us to get the place ofworship in Brudna. We thank you for your help in spreading the Gospel in Polandand your vital interest in our work. Yours W.W"

Baptismal service iA Warsaw

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Baptismal service in Bialogard

Bialogard.

"Dear Bro Bajko. We are very happy to report that two years ago here where T amnow a minister,was only one church. Now we have three and in each there is alocated minister. We have also 3 mission places.Last year six precious souls were added to the church. Our building is inbeautiful shape: everything is renovated and the new organ plays beautifully.We thank you very, very much for the help. We thank you and the supporting churchin Tallahassee for their regular support that I can preach the Gospel.

It is hard to visit on foot the members of the church, radio listeners, the sickand people who need Christ. I try to do my best. If I had a car, my ministrywould be more effective, but I try to do the best I can.

Please remember us in your prayers, and once more thank you for all you have done for us. R.SZ."

Bielsk Podlaski

"Dear Bro. and Sister Bajko. We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.We thank you for your good heart that you sent us already second time the medi -cine which is needed for ray very sick wife.We thank you also for your support through the years. Although I am already re-tired from active ministry, still I can visit people, play cassettes which aresent by Bro. Winnik and witness about Lord Jesus Christ.Itself and my wife are both very weak and hurting, and we are looking forward tothat Place where there is no sickness, no pain, no tears, no old age. We thankGod that He gave us abundant life of service for Him. "ours, T.L."

NIGERIA

"Beloved in the Lord. Greetings in the n^e of that only Lord and Saviour theLord Jesus Christ. I was in Poland last year. There I saw some inspirationalsongs in Polish language translated and Published by you. I took down youraddress and decided to write to you. The)English version of these song books. Yom

GERMANY

intention is that you may sent me theMr. and Mrs. J.O."

"Beloved in Christ. I have two copies of; your songbooks "One Song" and Heavenly Sunshine" I would like to heve the neict copies. There are such beautifulsongs which touch our hearts. Thank you ftbless you. J.B."

ENGLAND

or your ministry and may the Lord

"Beloved in Christ. Thank you very much fpr sending us regularly "Drogowskaz -The Guidepost". I am confident that the Lord will help you to fulfill this greatservice faithfully especially in these perilous times. I am happy that "Drogowskaz - The Guidepost" is not involved in criticising and condemning others butbrings us God*s truth . I can give this magazine without fear to others. May theLord lead you by His Spirit that all what you do be according His will. H.K."

RADIO LISTENER

"I do not know how to begin writing this letter to you. I was not interested inreligion and this subject was far away from ray mind, and I was under the influence of other teachings. The other day, when we were having dinner, ray son, agefive, put a question to me: "How do we go to heaven?" and "What is God?" I didnot know what to tell him and he repeated these questions a few times. I thinkthere will be more of these questions in the future. On 29th of April, when Iput the radio on shortwave, your program was on and the message was about Godand heaven. I listened to the end because I had never heard before such an inte -resting subject. From that time I regularly listen to this program twice a weekand you are convincing me that I shoud change ny views about ny life, wife,son and I listen to your program together and we are very grateful for it. Iwould like to ask you if it is possible toj send me some literature also, if possible, please send me the Holy Scripture because it is difficult to get it inour town. Lately I spoke to ny friend and mentioned to him about this programand he told me he had listened to it for a long time and he had got a small Bible from you. I would willingly pay for one but how can I? and where? I shallbe waiting for a letter from you. B.W."

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George Bajenski,Radio (s Youth Mimster

DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish Ministay

Eastern Christian College

BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment o/ New Congregations • Publishing of

Christian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language • SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support olPreachers in Poland • Relief Ministry to

Poland • Training foreign Students • New Testaments and Bibles to

Poland • Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian and Ukranian Languages •

Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners by Correspondence • Preaching in

Camps. Churches and at Rallies • Work Among Foreign Speaking

People in the United States ofAmerica • Christian Service Camps and

Youth Ministry in Poland * Cutting Christian Records

Paul Bajko,Director

July, 1980

GREAT CELEBRATIONS

The months of May and June were crowded with great celebrations at the Slavic Church of Christ in Baltimore.

May 11th - Mother's Day, we had grant preaching and beautiful program presented by our young people.

May 18th - the 20th Anniversary of the Slavic Church was celebrated withgreat preaching by Bro. Kenneth Meade, minister of Manor Wood Church ofChrist, Rockville, Md. in English and Bro. John Berkuta in the Ukrainianlanguage.

June 15th - Father's Day - another beautiful program and great preaching.

June 22nd - Baptismal service where two precious souls were buried withChrist and rose to walk in the newness of life.

The Slavic CKurch of Christ was established by Bro. Bajko in 1960 with 10chertered members. Seven were present at the 20th Anniversary and were recognized by the church with flowers and special "greetings.

In the beginning the Slavic Church of Christ was meeting in private homes,later in rented facilities and in 1961 the first building was purchased inwhich we worshipped till 1972, when the present building much bigger andvery beautiful was purchased.

Adam Korenczuk was called as the first minister of the Slavic Church in

1961.

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20th Anniversary Celebration at Slavic Church of Christ

The Department of Missions was supporting work in Baltimore till 1970. Since1970 the Church is self-supported.The Department of Missions began broadcasting the Gospel of Christ in 3 languages through Slavic Church in 1965 and the Church prolongs this broadcasttill the present time.

Slavic Church has o good choir, and many activities. At the present timeSlavic Church supports 5 mission projects in 5 different countries.

Bro. and Sister Bajko and Bro. and Sister Korenczuk were specially recognizedby the Church during the 20th Anniversary celebration.

We thank God for the Slavic Church of Christ which is witnessing to the Slavic people in the city of Baltimore and vicinity and we wish God's blessingupon all faithful people in the Church.

FROM THE FIELDS

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The Department of Missions preaches the Gospel of Christ without ceasing.Every day the message is heard in many ways:

1. Many packages with Bibles and Christian literature are sent to hundreds ofpeople.

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2. Over 100 messages in Word and song are taped on cassettes and sent out eachmonth.

3. The Gospel is beamed into Poland and other Eastern European countries 4 times a week through stations in Monte Carlo and Lisbon.

4. Polish magazine is published each month and sent to people in Poland, Cze -choslovakia, Germany, England, Belgium, France, Canada, Australia, Argentine,Paraguay and United States.

5. Hundreds of compiled and published by us songbooks are sent to churches inPoland and other countries.

6. This year one book translated from English into Polish was published with3000 copies and one pamphlet written by Bro. Ramsey was transtated into Polishand published.

7. The Christian Service Camp in Ostroda is expanding its facilities and fewchurches are in Che process of remodeling their houses of worship.

8. Many letters are written to radio listeners and to the people who inquireabout salvation.

9. Support is given to all faithful preachers in Poland so they can preach andwin soul for Christ.

10. Much traveling is done to churches to preach and lead mission programs.

All this work is done because of you, wonderful Christians, who pray and support us with your finances.We thank you very, very much and please continue to support us in this impor -tant and growing ministry.

Now I would like to share with you some news from Poland and other places.

Bro. Sacewicz from Warsaw writes :

"Thank you very much for thesupport you sent me personally,so I can preach the Word andalso thank you for the fundsyou sent toward the purchase ofBibles. There is great requestfor Bibles, your magazine,songbooks and other literature. Mywife is sending many packageswith your literature.May 18, we had a great day inour church - 3 souls were baptized into Christ - one teacher,one university student and one Baptismal Service at Warsaw Ch\

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young person who already decided to study for the ministry. This sunmer we willstart renovation of our chapel. At the elders and deacons meeting we raised22,000 zloty toward that purpose.Work of expanding the Camp in Ostroda is going on. Today I received permissionto buy 20 tons of cement. We thank you for your help."

FROM A CATHOLIC FAMILY IN POLAND

"We would like to inform you that we received your packages with precious messages in Word and song on cassette tapes. We are deeply moved by this preciousgift. With great concentration we were listening to the Words of truth. Alsoour neighbours came to listen to the Word of God. May the Lord reward you hundredtimes."

We would like to tell you, that cassettefor funds to purchase the cassettes.The Wyoming Ave Christian Church, Kingstpurchased last year a beautiful duplicator for over S 1,000.00, so now we can duplicate many cassettes in a minute, but jwe need cassettes.We can purchase Scotch cassettes of good quality C-60 for 88 cents and C-90for S 1.08.

If any church or individuals would like to join us in this projest you can orderthe cassettes directly from: Long Electronics

P.O.Box 11347

Birmingham, Ala, 35202

ministry is growing. There is great need

on. Pa, Bro. Edmund L. John, minister.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS, JAN. 1 - JUNE 30,1980

A. INCOME from Churches, Individuals and Rallies S 56,999.29

B. EXPENDITURES:

1. Living-link support for P. Bajko, G. Bajenski, B. Winnikand secretary-bookkeper

2. Housing and Utilities3. Taxes, S/S, Hospitalization, In:4. Travels to preach in the Churchje5. Office supplies and Telephone.6. Poland; preachers, church buil<^7. Newsletter

8. Miscellaneous

TOTAL EXP.

surances

es and promotion.

ings, literature,Bibles ..

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17,322.426,673.883,689.954,613.91

414.33

22,695.871,301.00

100.00

56,811.36

M%Sl, DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish Ministry

^ Eastern Christian College

i BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014O

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment of New Congregations • Publishing ol

Christian Literature and Song Boolcs in Pohsh Language • SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support o/ Preachers in Poland • ReliefMinistry to

Poland • Training Foreign Students • New Testaments and Bibles toPoland • Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian and Ukranian Languages •

Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners by Correspondence • Preaching in

Camps. Churches and at Rallies • Work Among Foreign Speaking

People in the United States of America • Christian Service Camps and

Youth Ministry in Poland • Cutting Christian Records

WHAT A summer!

Paul Bajko,Director

September, 1980

July 15th after an 11 hours long flight we landed in Honoluluwhere we attended the World Convention of Churches of Christ. —

It was a very good convention with lots of good preaching by Bro. F. D. Haggard, R.F. Blowers, Th. Benjamim, E. LeRoy Lawson and many others.There was great congregational singing and very good numbers by many choirsand the Brass Ensemble from Ozark Bible College.Very impresive was the final service with the Lord's Supper led by Bro. A.W. Lee, general secretary of the Convention. I prayed for the cup in Polishand English.

While in Hawaii we took one week of vacation - the only week this year.

We returned hnmp -Tiily ?Q. In two days I maneged to look through the correspondence, answered the most important letters, Dela did the l^ndry and onFriday Audust 1st, on my birthday, we were on our way to North Carolina forthe wedding of our son,.George who was married to a lovely girl August 2nd.After the wedding we immediately drove back and arrived home at 2 AM, and by9 AM I was already in the Boulevard Christian Church in Baltimore where Italked during the Sunday School about our Polish ministry and preached during the worship hour.

Another two hectic days and August 6th we wer.e on our .way to Poland.There we were met by several Christian Friends and for"5 days attended seminars for teachers.

Sunday August 10 I preached at the Warsaw Church of Christ and we had greatfellowship with many Christians.

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Polish Ministers

August 15, 29 preachers from all over Poland came to Warsaw to meet with me.First we had a general meeting where we heard about the accomplishments, problems and the Ostroda Project. Then I had individual conversation with eachminister which lasted till midnight.Next day I went to Ostroda and Dela remained in Warsaw where she visited many homes. I

I .In Ostroda 1 saw the progress of the camg-j-building. The work is slow butI goes on. There I discussed the further'̂ '̂ b'gYe^s of the building and I was

/assured that by winter the building will be under the roof.( It is a big structure, bigger than I expected.

'- The progress is slow because of lack of building material.That day I also visited home for Senio^,CttizeT;s_in_Os.troda_,_had fellowshipwith Bro. Paul Wrobel and his family and then went to Olsztyn. Here I talkedwith Bro.Kobus, minister of the local church, till 1 AM and then preached atthe morning service and late in the evening returned to Warsaw.Next day August 18th e.a3J.v in the morningwd left Poland on oui^way back to the ^

'P ^It was good to be back to our wonderful country of America.

Here are my impressions about work in Poland:

1. Our ministers preach faithfully the Gospel and souls are won for Christ,

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2. Many people are listening to our broadcasts from Monte Carlo and IBRAstations and there are visible results.

3. Literature which we publish is reaching the destination and peopleask for more.

4. All churches are united behind the Ostoda Project and send working teams there.

5. Preachers are very grateful for support which they receive throughthe Department of Missions so they can preach the Gospel freelywithout worrying about the support of their families.

Poland is open for the Gospel and nobody is interfering with the preaching.In Churches they have Sunday Schools for children. Youth meetings, revivalsand Rallies. They distribute literature freely.

Economy in Poland is..in_ a j)ad s.txape. The summer was rainy and very cold withmany floods and crops are ruined. There is visible shortage of many things.We have to come with more help to our Christian friends.Despite all that our brethren in Poland try to raise over 100,000.00 Zlotytoward Ostroda Project but according my estimation they will be short of a-

|nother 5-6s.-thoi^sand dollars to finish the building in Ostroda.We have to raise this ammount of money here and send them as soon as possible . they ~NEED- our HE LP!

For enlarging of some church buildings we need another 5 thousand dollars.

THERE IS AN J^MMEDIAIE NEED OF S 11,000.00.

We appeal to you in the name of the Lord to help us toraise this amount.

We know that you give sacrificially and we appreciate it andthank you. But I hope that we all realize , that we__are tt^e- mostb le^ ed,..pe op le on tji^s earth. The Lord is blessing all of us.

In comparison with other coutries we do not have any inflation.We do not pay over S 3.00 for a gallon of regular gasoline orS 5.00 for a pound of beef. Ou,x^rices a^e the lowest in theworld. We have everything.

Please share with those who are in great need of the Gospel ofChris t.

Yours in Christ,

.c

o"'GEORGE BAJENSKI AND FAMILY ARE MOVING TO CANADA

"Dear Christian Friends: ^ - —""In the May newsletter we have shared with you our, family's^heal^-prntxj^pnT? anda word about the possibility of re-locatioiT'^oiu MaTy?auJ"t:o Vome^theracceptable climat, from where we could continue effectively or ministry.Today we are happy to say that God has heard our prayers. After severalmonths of praying, waiting and consulting; with our mission Committee, friends,and the proper authorities we are moving as of September 1, 1980 from BelAir, Md, to Toronto, Canada. ' IWe believe that the different climat will help to diminish our health problems.

our continual Radio Ministry ve will be able to work from Toronto// through Missionary Radio Ministries - one of our Christian Church mission,

which is specializing in radio work. 'i'/This will give us access to radio facilities and equipment and the assistance

/(of qualified technical personel. We are happy for this new development for( it will give us opportunity to expand and improve our Polish radio programs

and related ministries assisting in evengelism and church growth in Poland.

Dear Friends, we do appreciate all your help in prayers and finances, youwere so faithful and encouraging in the passed days and years. But now as welook ahead, we ask you to continue to stay behind us in your prayers and financial support.

We do appreciate also very much the help and assistance of Brother and SisterBajko and Bro. Winnik during the past thr(ee_years of our work here in Bel Air,and we will continue to work in the future toward the upbuilding of the Lord'sChurch in Poland.

^Though geographically located in different places we will remain in spirit andtruth as one Polish Christian Mission, helping each other in whatever way

possible. ~ "As of September 1st, our new Mission address will be:

In C^ada - Box 303 Stn. D. in USA - Box 8156 Stn. D.Toronto, Ont. M6P 3J9 Ft. Wayne, Ind. 46898

We would kindly ask you to nitice this change of address and send all your future correspondence and contributios for pur living-link support and for ourPoHsh Radio Ministry to one of these addresses.

We would also appreciate very much any additional financial help that youcould send us. It is needed of this moment very much.Also if you would like to receive our separate by-monthly newsletter pleaseindicate below and mail it to our address: Missionary Radio Ministies, Box 303St. D. Toronto, Ont. M6P 3J9 Yours, George, Vera and Benjamin Bajenski."

Your name and address 1Yes - I would like to receive yours newsletter.

Guidance Committee:

Kenneth Meade, SecretaryHoward Brammer

Gerald L. Cowan

Kdmund L. JohnCarol Kakac

AdamJ. Korenczuk

C. Wayne MurphyMax Ward Randall

Charles Steele

Desmond Tease

J. Thomas Scgroves

William Walker

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Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014Phone: 301-734-7250

Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace,

good will toward men.ST. LUKE 2:14

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the timeless messageof (Christmas

fill your hearttvith joy and love.

THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS

Thirty years ago I celebrated ray first Thanksgiving Day on the way to USA fromEurope and in December 1950 I landed in New York City.With great joy I looked at the Stature of Liberty and walked on free soil ofAmerica and then celebrated first Christmas in this great coutry of freedom.I thank God constantly for America, for American Christians who opened theirhearts and accepted me into great fellowship.

I th2[nk God that with your help I was able to become the messenger of Good Newsto my people here in USA and also in Poland.

With your prayers and finacial support weland, give them buildings, Christian Servre, Sunday School material and Songbooks.Because of you we preach on Radio, give support to 25 preachers, send medicineand clothing, visit churches in person and preach the Gos(>el. Also we thank Godthat we were able to start Slavic Churchi iof Christ in Baltimore.

The work is going on, growing with everyin this ministry.After 24 years of theaching at ECC I hadte entirely on mission work.Dela, my wife, is engaged from the beginning in translations of songs, articlesand books. She also writes articles and pand answers hundreds of letters. '

Bro. Winnik, who came to work with us inrams for last 12 years and now he is engaged in cassette ministry, answersny letters and sends out literature.

Our last short trip to Poland in August othe progress of the Lord's work and greafIn Ostroda we are errecting a big multi-pitchen, dining hall, fellowship hall for $iAfter our last appeal we were able to sen(Jin Ostroda and S 3,000.00 for the church

were able to restore churches in Po-

ice Camp, Bibles, Christian literatu -

iay and we are involved more and more

to give it up 2 years ago to concentra-

Lng in translations of songs, articlesaems, edits and condenses many books..

1967 was producer of our radio prog -ma-

this year was very beneficial.We sawneed of the Churches.

rpose building. It will contain ki-rvices, sanitary rooms etc.

to Poland S 2,000.00 for developmentbuilding in Kolobrzeg.

We need additional S 3,000.00 to finish l:he building in Ostroda and have thecamp ready by next year. We also need at least $ 3,000.00 to 5,000.00 for expansion of the Church building in Kato\jice. The Church outgrew the present building.

Brethren in Poland collected over 100,000.00 zloty, but they are still short offunds.

In this blessed season of great celebration of Thanksgiving for our freedom,prosperity and abundance of things and celebration of Christmas, when we received the greatest Gift of all, let us help our brethren In Poland in buildingthe Kingdom of God that they will be free in Christ and have an abundance ofspiritual food.

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Please send us your sacrificial love gift toward the Lord's work in Polandand make it a special THANKSGIVING OFFERING.

All cotributions and gifts should be send in the name ofDEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - POLISH MINISTRY

P.O. Box 629, Bel Air, Md. 21014

May the Lord bless you richly.Yours in Christ,

take this opportunity to express our appreciation to GeorgeBajenski as he has served in the Department of Missions duringthe past years,

George and his family have moved to Toronto^ Canada^ where hewilt continue to he involved with preparation of the Polish radio programs.We encourage his supporters to continue their support to him.

Jvte wish George and his family God^s blessing in his new placeof work for the Lord.

STEWARDSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We believe that there must be credibility at the Department of Missionsif our ministry is to continue to grow. We must demonstrate to you,our supporting Churches and friends, that we are good stewards of, andfaithfully account for, the monies you have entrusted to us for God'swork among the Polish speaking people.

For this reason, a Guidance Committee composed of twelve (12) menserves and meets each fall at the offices in Bel Air to carefully(and prayerfully) review and examine the prior years activities andfinancial results. Each of these men are either ministers or members(or both) of the Christian Church or Church of Christ and activelysupport the work of the Department of Missions. The members and theiraddresses are set forth below.

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Under the leadership of Paul Bajko, tlr^e following policies are faithfullyadhered to:

1. Every decision is carefully reviewed to assure thebest stewardship of the monies expended. The leastexpensive method is selected^ even if it means extrawork, so long as the result is expected to be equallyas good.

2. Strong emphasis is placed upon the stewardship oftime realizing that there is much yet to be done

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for Christ and also the factand we are equally accountabas our financial resources.Polish preacher is reviewed and evaluated annuallyby Paul Bajko personally before his living linksupport is determined for th^ ensuing year. Thisevaluation is done for all Polish preachers even.though 10 of the 21 receive ^ving link directfrom supporting Churches. '

The books and records undergo a certified auditannually, which is conducted by Coughlin & Mann,Certified Public Accountants! of Bel Air, Maryland.A copy of this audit will be furnished promptlyupon request. The Guidance Committee believesthat this audit is a necessity in order to show ourcontinued commitment to the faithful use of themonies for which we are accountable. We realizethat we are responsible not only to our supportingChurches and friends — but most of all, to our Lord.

4. Receipts are prepared and mailed for all contributionswithin twenty-four (24) hourk after they have beenreceived at Bel Air. All correspondence concerningthe work is promptly answereji.

t»e eacourage you to communicate with us and welcome any questions voumay have. ^

The best possible stewardship of time and money, as well as completeaccountability, continue to be our goals. Please pray with us that Godwiii give us His guidance as we continue to serve Him.

Sincerely,

Gerjald L. Cowan, Member, GuidanceCommittee and Elder/Elect, TradersPoint Christian Church, Indianapolis,Indiana

that "time is money"e for our time, as wellFor example, each