Guidance Committee:

r

/Department of Missions ^

Kenneth Meade, Secretary Polish Ministryeastern CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

EdmundL.John P O. Box 629Carol Kakac Bel Air, Maryland 21014AdamJ. Korcnczuk Phone: 301-734-7250C.Wayne Murphy Paul Bajko, DirectorMax Ward RandallCharles SteeleDesmond Teasej. Thomas Segroves DeoT FHends: January, 1981William Wallwr

The ye^^i>i3LS(l.Wj^^a year ofgreat inspiration and effort in building the Kingdomof God in 'Poland.\iith a tittle operas OOO. O.O'I^ supported in the past year 26 preachersj remo -deled corr^teteiy the a^urdh~btStaing in Kolobrzeg, started work on multipurposebuilding at Ostroda Camp^ purchased organes, remodeled the church building inPolczyn Zdrojj helped with Summer Camp and purchased hundreds of Bibles.With over S 6.000.00 we published regularly a Polish monthly magaziney printed twobooks and one booklet171:198^ I held 15 Faith Promise Rallies and spoke in many churches across the'land.It was one of the busiest years in our ministry^ but we thank God that He isusing us in building of His Kingdom. It is our reward when we receive lettetslike this one: "Dear Bro. Bajko and Family. 3 days ago I received from you financial support and assistance in remodeling of our Church building. Dec. 6-7we had great dedication servicerof our building. Saturday Dec. &, we had anevangelistic service. The sanctuary was filled with listeners including two Roman Catholic priests and some city officials. Sunday was a great day. The sanctuary was filled to capacity with over 300 souls. Many people had to stay outside. That day also 4 precious souls we baptized into Christ. We work hard.There are several prospects and we believe that our amall church will grow. The

_tgjaJ.. r.nst of the purchase of the building and remodeling was S 11,150.00. Wethank you for your great part in this great enterprise. May the^?3~b'^less yourichly. Peter K."I would like to mention that the Department of Missions contributed toward thatbuilding alm^i_SlUOOO. 00.

,The-*fealb--1981 vn^ll in no way be less busy than the previous one.We lire~fdoing enlargement of the sanctuary in Katowice which will cost arourldS lOjOOO.OO. We plan other publicationsy more Bibles for Polish people^ morecassettes with the Word of God and music^ Radio messages^ more lierature andmore support.Without you we will not be able to carry our ministry but with your prayers^financial support and God's guidance we will be able to accomplish great things.For the last several months Poland is almost every day on the pages of our newspapers and Radio and TV news. We are concerned about the situation in Poland andpray for Polish people.Many of you in your letters voiced your conaem and we thank you for your interestand prayers. The Lord's work in Poland is progressing, people ask for more Biblesand it looks that in times like this people turn to God because only He is ourrefuge and strength and Jesus Christ is the PRINCE OF PEACE.Please continue to pray for us arid the Brethren in Poland. Yours in Christ,

fouuLf^ lira.

ALASAKA:Fred GreenKenai Christian ChurchPaula MartinSouthglen Ch. of Ch.Ed StoreyARIZONA:Mt. View Ch. ChurchScottsdale Ch. Ch. andDorcas CircleCALOFORNIA:Mrs. V. BreckenridgeMrs. Z. DouglasM/M A. EdwardsM/M R. FrantzP. HoffmanEastside Ch. ChurchT. LuckeyLakewood: F. Ch. Ch.Haz. ScottUniv. Ave Ch. Ch. Bakerf.DELAWARE:Mrs. Sh. McDonaldMeadowood Ch. of Ch.FLORIDA:Mrs. M. GarrettM/M A. HaukeJax: Mandarin Ch. Church

N.Shore Ch. ChurchLakeport Ch. Ch. Moore H.M/M F. McManusN.Port Richey: F. Ch. Ch.

B.E. BoyceR. Day

Ocala: Cenr. Ch. ChurchM/M OlsonOrange Park Ch. Ch.St.Aug. F. Ch. ChurchSt.Cloud: F. Ch. ChurchTallah. 1 Ch. ChurchTampa: Centr. Ch. Church

NW Ch. ChurchNicholson M. Homes

Mrs. H. YorkChurch in the WildwoodGEORGIA:Atlanta: E.C. Starr

E. TuckerCawon and Holluras

C 0 N T R I B U T 0 R S 71980/

GA /cont/Coll.Park: 1 Ch. Church

Mrs. Ch. NelmsDoraville. N.Dekelb Ch. Ch.

Mrs. I. LeeDouglasville: Alpha Aux.Fayetsville Ch. ChurchRiverdale Ch. ChurchSavannah: Chatham

Sav. ChCh. Ch.

Ch.So. Garjdens Ch.Ch.Cl. Burch

Mrs. J. ThomasILLINOIS:Assumption Ch. CharchAuburn Ch. ChurchBethany Ch. ChurctiBolinbrook: 1 Ch. ChurchBurnside Ch. Miss. Soc.Carmi: 1 Ch. Church

Ladies CouncilCisne Ch. ChurchClarendon Hills Ch. Ch.M/M B. HostellerDanville: 2 Ch. of Ch.

So.Sidej Ch.of Ch.A. Estes

Decatur: NW Ch. ChurchEllery: Marr. Peep.ClassEnfield: Christian Church

Mrs. M. BlakemoreLoyal WorkersJ. Frjrmire

Fairfield: 1 Ch. ChurchR. Greenwood

Ferris Ch. ChurchGrayville: 1 Ch. ChurchHerrin: 1 Ch. Chuij-chLa Harpe: M/M M. BiceLouisville: Mrs. M.Creamer

Ch. S^ithMrs. J. MaynardMilford Ch. Churcl^Murphysboro: 1 Ch. Church

M/M E. WrightNei^ton: M/M R. BoverOttawa: S-Side Ch. ChurchM/M J. OglesbyParis Ch. Church

- 2 -

ILL. /cont/J. PiercyPleasant Plains: M/M BalardShelby Ch. ChurchSheldon Ch. ChurchSprigf: So-Side Ch. Church

W-Side Ch. ChurchStreator: B. CoeMrs S. WasburnWayne City: M/M H. BarlowW.Frankfort:1 Ch. Church

Mrs.J.BaylosH. RandolphM/M D. WomachINDIANA:Auburn Christian ChurchBoswell Church of ChristBrazil: Berea Ch. Church

G. HughesBurlington: Church of Ch.

Faith Ch. of Ch.M/M E. Rodkey

Converse Church of ChristCortland Ch. Ch. "Go Ye"Y.Cpapel Ch. Ch. Craford.Elletsville Ch. ChurchElwood:Harmony Ch. Ch.Evansville: 1 Ch. ChurchGreencastle Ch. ChurchGreentown: Merid.St. Ch.Ch.Greenwood: R.W. KluttsIndianapolis:M/M M. Andrews

Bethany Ch.Ch.Chap.Rock Ch.M/M G. CowanL.McCorterM/M P.ReevesSouthport H.Ch. ChurchTraders PointCh. ChurchUniv. H.Ch.Ch.

Kendalville: Church of Ch.Kokomo: K. BernoltLadoga: Mae HillLafaytte: Brady Lane C.of C.

Linwood Ch. of Ch.Lynn: 1 Church of ChristMarkle Church of Christ

IND. /cont/Martinsville: Lib. Ch. Ch.Medaryville: Ch. Church

L. TannerMedora: B. TannerMichigantown: Mrs R.NewellMill Creek: E. WardMontezuma Ch. ChurchNashville Ch. ChurchOxford Ch. of ChristPlainfield: Ch. Church

M/M R. KnollM/M G PaynsRockville: Ch. Church

Mrs.W.GibbsRussiaville:Main St.Ch.Ch.

West P. Ch. ChurchCrusaders Class

Shelbyv: Town a.Co.Ch. Ch.S. Bend: L. DieskelJhiteston: N.Hope Ch.Ch.Univ. Ch. Ch. MuncieD. Weaver

KANSAS:Mrs. Leo BellingerMr. Wm. PierpontMrs. G.B. SmithKENTUCKY:Corinth: M/M H. IngraraHartford: "Go Ye" CouncilC.H.HerronFt.Mitchel: Lakeside Ch.Ch.Fairdale: J. JonesLexington: M/K N.Gross,JrLouisville: Okolona Ch.Ch.

M/M R. HallMaysville: Ch. of Ch.

Mrs, A.KingRichmond: M/M T. Jones

M/M Ch. SteeleM/M W. RobbinsRobards:Pieasant V.Ch.Ch.Sturgis: Fl, BowlingMARYLAND:Bait: Bouleward Ch. Ch.

Slavic Ch. of Ch..B. Winnik

Bel Air: M/M P. BajkoMr.A. ChapmanCresw.Ch.of Ch.

Frederick: 1 Ch. Ch.

MD /cont/Fruitland Ch. ChurchHavre de Grace: 1 Ch. ChurchJoppa: Th. McGheeRising Sun: Mr.R.McDonaldRockville: Man-wood Ch.Ch.Salisbury: A.B. WellsUp.Martboro: 1 Ch. Ch.MASSACHUSSETTS:Church of Christ, BedfordMICHIGAN:Buchanan Church of ChristMrs. L. GarrisonOakland Dr. Ch.Ch. Kalam.M.L. PlatnerOwosso: 1 Ch. ChurchM/M J. RobertsWoodview Ch.Ch, WyomingMISSOURI:W. Fffl^lerH. McCullyB.J. VernonMONTANA:K. SilverNEBRASKA:M/M S. GrasmickNEVADA:R. HazardM/M J. MarrNEW MEXIXO:Ch. Ch. Los LunasM/M N. MalmRidgecrest Ch.Ch. Albq.NEW YORK:Clarence Ch. of Ch.N. CAROLINA:M/M W. ConnelM/M E. FloydR. HarkeyMrs. M. HeattDraper Ch.Ch. EdenMuddy Ch. Ch. ClemmonsPoplar Chapel Ch.Ch Jamesv.1 Ch. Ch. R. RapidsMiss L. RespersM/M StricklandOHIO:Akron: W.Akron Ch.of Ch.

Opal HendleyBarberton: Sherman Ch.of Ch.

- 3 -

OHIO /cont./Caldwell: 1 Ch. ChurchCanton: Moreland Ch.Ch.

M/M V. NeisGrenwood Lad. Org.

Centerburg: Dorkas Soc.Cincinnatti: W.Hills C of C.

D. RoyerColumbus :P. Hyer

Indianola C of C.Mrs. K.KavanauaghNorton Ch. of Ch.Mrs. A. Scott

Defiance: 1 Ch. of Ch.P. Engel

E.Sparta: M. BlachFairnborn: Ph. BoydFairfield: Ch. of Ch.Gambier: M/M Ch. Elliott-Grove City: Ch. of Ch.Hamersville Ch. of Ch.Hamilton: W.Side Ch. Ch.Hilsboro: Mrs. H. Mackey

J. BrightJamestown Ch. of Ch.Lancaster: Fairfield Ch.Ch.

M/M H. BrammerB. McGrewLoveland Ch. of ChristMiamisburg Ch. of Ch.Minerva: 1 Ch. Ch.N. Mansfield Ch. of Ch.Mt. Vernon: H. BowerRipley Ch. of Ch.Round Lake Ch. AssemblyMrs. J. SnyderSpriengfield: 1 Ch. Ch.

M/M D. FisherJ. SinglentonStubenville:La Belle Ch.Trenton Ch. of Ch.Worthington:Mrs M. HowsonOKLAHOMA:Glencoe Ch. of Ch.Mrs. E. CurtisM/M J. Worsham. Jr.OREGON:Beaverton: Ch. Ch.Joe ColeM/M R. HuntleyTillammook: Ch. Ch.

PENNSYLVANIA:Blanchard Ch. of Ch.Bloomsburg: 1 Ch. of Ch.

M/M Wm. EunsonBig Run: L. FettermanCent. City: Chr. Miss. Soc.

Mrs. R. GordonLake Erie Ch. of Ch.Girard: M/M E.L. SmithJohnstown: Berkley Hill C.CKings ton :Wyoinind Ave Ch.Ch.Lancaster: Ch. of Ch.

Mr. H. MillerLock Haven: Miss M. ZeiglerMcKeesport: 1 Ch. Ch.

Bryn Mawr Ch. of Ch.E. McQuownMohonington: Madis. Ave C.C.Mather: H. CrableNorvin Ch. ChurchTrout Run: Cogan House C.C.Waynesgurg: 1 Ch. Ch.

Mrs. R. BellSO. CAROLINA:Northside Ch. ChurchShell Point C. ChurchTENNESSEE:Bloutville Ch. Ch.Bristol: Central C.C.

W.Hills C.C.

TENN. /cont./M/M W. BishopElizabethon:Valley F.C.C.Harriraan: 1 Ch. ChurchJackson: 1 Ch. ChurchJ. City: O.L Mankamyer

Mrs. H. PrestonKnox: Ft. City Ch. Ch.

M/M W. OgdenMaryville: 1 61. Ch.

M/ijl J. SprattMrs. O.Eubanks

Memphis: H. HurleyMt. City: 1 Ch. Ch.

Mrs. S. AdamsMr. W.V.Ramsey

H. RobinetteTEXAS:M/M D. HudsonDr. Allan LeeVIRGINIA:Chatham; R. Wt^rshamChristiansburg:

Alleghany C. Ch.Mrs. 1^. Fenton

Covington: 1 Ch. Ch.M/M L. Weeks

Gundy: M/M R. HellerMrs. M KnightLittle Prater C.of

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

VA. /cont./Meadowview: Mrs.H.SnodgrasNewbern: Comm. Ch. Ch.New Casle: F. of J. Creek

Church.Mrs. C. Ifyers

Newport N.: Mrs.J.SneadNorfolk: M/M F. ShearinPorts: Vic. Blv. C.C.Richmond: Fairmount Ch.

Chuch,Mrs. E. King

M/M. B.GiovannettiRoanoke: Mrs.J.SloneSpringf. Cent. Ch. Ch.W. VIRGINIA:Cedar Grove Ch. Ch.Oak Grove Ch. Ch, BekleyCrusaders Class, BeckleyGuyandotte Ch. of Ch.E. GrapesWISCONSIN:Mrs. Alb. Holmes

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DAPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - POLISH

MINISTRY FOR 1980

A. BALANCE FROM 1979, SOURSES

TOTAL S 111,622.94

B. DISPERSEMENT:1. Living-link: P. Bajko, B. Winnik, G^o. Bajenski /till

Set. 1.80/. D. Bajko..2. Housing and Util3. Insurances, Taxes, Hospitalization.A. Travels for preaching, Rallies, promotion. News letter....5. Office supplies and Telephone6. Poland: Supp. preachers, buildings,|Camp etc7. Publishing of Christian Literature, Purchase of Bibles....8. CPA Service, Misc ^

TOTAL

31,844.8711,499.787,104.72

10,723.86876.75

41,666.016,584.071,228.20

Guidance Committee:

Kenneth Meade, Secretary PoHsh MinistryHoward Brammer EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGEGerald L. CowanEdmund L.John P.O. BoX 629Carol Kakac Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Phca 301.734.7250Max Ward Randall Baiko, DirectorCharles SteeieDesmond TeaseJ. Thomas Segroves March, 1981William Walker

PAUL AND DELA BAJKO WILL VISITPOLAND IN JUNE AND JULY

This year is a great year for the Churches of Christ in Poland.60 years ago Bro. Jaroshevich returned from USA to Poland as missionary andbegan the New Testament work in Poland.It was a smallbeginning in 1921 - just in one village where Bro. Jaroshevichwas born, even in the house of his father.But it started to spread like a fire. People were hungry for the Word of God,for the truth which they were seeking all their lives.God*s Word was preached openly, in simplicity, and hundreds of' souls were baptized into Christ.By 1939 the work grew from one church to 80 churches and 120 mission places.

Jfy father and mother accepted Christ in 1922 and immediately joined hands withBro. Jaroshevich in winning souls for Christ.I remember very well the great gatherings, evangelistic meetings and baptis -mal services. I saw the people hungering for the Word of God.

Then came the war, destruction, devastation, arrests, concentration and laborcamps - but the Church survived it all.

In 1945 Bro. Jaroshevich returned again to Poland and together with survivingpreachers /Sacewicz, Winnik, Korniluk, Bajenski, Jakoniuk, Lewczuk/ renewedthe work there.It was almost like starting from the beginning again because only couple churches of Christ remained in the present boundries of Poland.Meetings were held in damaged sanctuaries or private homes - but there wereno Bibles, song books or any other literature.

In 1950 I landed in America and entered Eastern Christian Institute and laterMilligan College. After my graduation I was called back to Eastern ChristianInstitute to teach and organize the Department of Missions in 195A.

- 1 -

Department of Missions

The greatest emphasis in the Department Missions was laid on Polish Ministry.Together with wife, Dela, we istarted to translate songs and publish songbooks. Life of Christ, visualized and Book of Acts.In 1960 we started publishing a Polish monthly magazine and other Christianliterature; we purchased thousands od Bibles and New Testaments. All that v/assent to Poland.Then we started to support stmgglir>g churches in Poland - helped them to purchase houses of worship, to repair damaged sanctuaries; sent organs and othermusical instruments, we got involved in building Christian Service Camp, andstarted to beam the Gospel of Christ through Monte Carlo radio directly intoPoland. From time to time we made personal visits there.

The work began to grow again and now we have in Poland over 20 congregationsand several mission places. All churches[have their own buildings and everypreacher is supported by the Department of Missions.Now we start to make emphasies on teaching churches to become self supported.It will take time but so far we accomplished great things with the help ofGod, and we believe that in a few years many of our churches will supporttheir own ministers.

This year we will attend and take part in two great celebrations in Poland -the 60th Anniversary of the Churches of Christ and the 60th Anniversary of theministry of the pionier worker Bro. Jerzy Sacewicz.

In addition to that we will visit every ncfw Testament Church, be in many homes,talk to many radio listeners and have conferences with preachers and Christianworkers.

Please remember us in your prayers and support. ^omJI

FROM THE FIEIIDS

OLSZTYN

"Dear Bro. Bajko. In September 1980 we cel( ,Congregation. We had great gatherings. Together with us was Bro. Jerzy Sace -wicz who began the work here In 1945.During the celebration 5 souls were baptized into Christ. We are looking toward the 60th Anniversary celebration of Churches of Christ in June 6-7 herein Olsztyn. jThank you very much for helping us financilally and spiritually. I am also engaged in building the multipurpose building at Ostroda Christian Service Camp.

- 2 -

ebrated the 35th Anniversa.ry of our

>

Baptismal service in Olsztyn

The progress is very slow because we are short of materials. With Lord's helpwe overcame many difficulties and move on. Please pray for us. See you inJune! Yours in Christ, S. K. "

LITEEIATURE

"Dear Sir! I am a Roman Catholic priest. By chance I received one of your songbooks. I looked through it. I found great treasures in it.In our church we have many young people who like to sing. Please send me allsong books you have and any other literature you publish. With great respect,K.

"Dear Publishers: I am very interested in your Christian publications. Yourmonthly magazine contains very interesting and much needed articles. You writeto the point, clear and persuasibly. Not long^ago I met certain religious groupwhich discussed religious problems of the present world. They used your magazine. When I read it I got great desire to read more such articles which talkabout Kingdom of God founded on the Scripture.I wish you God*s blessing and success in spreading the Word of God " the GoodNews of His Kingdom, Yours, T.S."

"Dear Publisher: What a treasury! "Life of Christ and New Testaments Heroes,visualized" I never saw such books in my life. I looked through the book Nr.3from entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem to Assention. Could I have such books for

- 3 -

myself and my friends? P.J." 'PS. There were 40.000 copies of the Life of Christ printed in Poland last year,

i_s such great demand for this booklet that the whole edition is alreadygone. These books open eyes of many who!later accepted Christ as their personalSaviour. Paul i

BIALA PODLASKA

Church in Biala Podlaska

Church in Biala Podlaska is one of the newest congregations. Just 4 years agoBro. Peter Bronowicki agreed to move from Olsztyn to this place where there wasnot a single New Testament Church in radius of 100 km. We were able to purchase a building for S 3,500.00 which was remodeled into a sanctuary and livingquaters for the minister. Last year the Wyoming Ave. Christian Church, Bro. E.John, minister, purchased an organ for the church in Biala Podlaska. The WyomingAve. Church is also the living-link church for Peter Bronowicki, Sr. and PeterBronowicki, Jr. who labor in neighbouring churches.Brothers Bronowicki are hard working men, dedicated preachers and the Lord isblessing their ministries.

All contributions designated to Polish ministries which include: Living-linksupports for Paul Bajko, Boleslaw Winnik, Polish preachers, Camp in Ostroda,Bibles, Literature, Publications, Buildings in Poland, Cassette Ministry,please send to: DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS, Polish Ministry, P.O.Box 629, Bel Air,Md. 21014.We thank you very much for your faithful support. God bless You!

- 4 -

Guidance CommiUee;

Kenneth Meade, SecretaryHoward BrammerGerald L. CowanEdmund L. JohnCarol KakacAdam J. KorcnczukC. Wayne MurphyMax Ward RandallCharles StceleDesmond TeaseJ. Thomas SegrovesWilliam Walker

Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629Bel Air, Maryland 21014 _

P/ionc: 30l-734-7i'50 Paul Bajko, Director

September, 1981

IT WAS great!

June 2nd we departed for Poland. With some delays in Frankfurt, Germany, we*^reached Poland June 4th instead of June 3rd. It was so good to see our Polish

Brethren again!Next day, June 5th, we were already on our way to Olsztyn for a great celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Churches of Christ in Poland.The celebratioiT^^rted Saturday morning with a historical review of the Churches of Christ in Poland, a special youth program on Saturday afternoon andanother great service Saturday evening.Messages were brought by the pionier ministers, older genaration and youngergeneration of preachers. There we met almost every preacher and hundreds ofChristians from all parts of Poland. We were happy to see there Bro. ^d Sister Charles Branum, from the Global Radio Ministries in Toronto. Bro. Branumbrought a message and greetings.Sunday, June 7th, will be the most memorable day in the history of our Churches in Poland. It was the Day of Pentacost. The house of worship was packed

with people and there werepeople standing in the halls.It was ny privilege to bringgreetings from the AmericanChurches of Christ and to deliver the keynote messageon the C! and her purpose - win.i souls for Christ.At the Lord's Table servedBro. Jerzy Sacewicz, Konstan-ty Sacewicz and F. Karel.Preachers from the youngergeneration were distributingthe Loaf and the Cup.

At the secoiid service thatday the pioneering preachers:Jerzy Sacewicz, Nikon Jako -niuk, Konstanty Sacewicz,Teodor Lewczuk, Andrzej Ani-szczuk,. Mikolaj Makarczuk,

Service at the 60th Anniversary

- 1 -

Konstanty Zegunia and Mikolaj Ko-were honored by youth with

roses and thenpreachers stood

on the platform and the youngera \W^ preachers were called to stand be-

.1 foreE m I In a very moving ceremony

^ ^ Sacewicz charged the young prea -chers to preach the Word and

^ the name of older preacherstransmitted to them thebility of preaching the Gospel

building the Church of Christ.

^ 6very eye there-were tears ofthat no matter what "His Truth

is marching on". The Lord has al-I workers to take the placeyH'j^uH the older

HHHI^^HUHBSftJjj^^Hiiii-dJ^BiffiwH "How beautiful are the feet ofPioneering Preachers . , them that preach the Gospel of

peace, and bring glad tidings ofgood things!" Rom. 10:15.

During all services combined convention c^ioir was beautifying the services withspecial numbers.

When we were there taking part in that celebration, listening to the beautifulmusic, special numbers in poems,reports of the progress of chur -ches and establishment of new 'S^---churches, especially in the last ^decade, we were glad that there C 'was also our part in building '-'God's great Church in Poland I :.^v:^through the support of all prea- ''chers, translating and publishing JnAhundreds publishingpoem books and otherand providing funds for Biblesand New Testaments.We heard about new churches like:Bielsk-Podlaski, Biala-Fodlaska, \ ', 1[/..'Katowice, Kolobrzeg, Polczyn ^ | u.

Ostroda Christian Service Camp

In humbleness of our hearts we thanked God for all Christians in America whohelp us financially and with their prayers to carry this great task of building the Church of Christ in Poland.

Monday, June 8th, in the morning we went to Ostroda. In Ostroda there are twoministries performed: one - is the Home for-Senior Citizens...where Bro. ?aulWrobel is ministering and leading the church there, and second - is the_YouthCai^.The Camp grounds with some buildings located on a beautiful lake were purcharsed by us in 1971 for S 3,000.00. There was great need for expansion and 2years ago the permission was granted for building a multipurpose building.The estimated cost of the building was originally S 10,000.00. By faith weundertook this great task. Brethren in Poland received from the churchesabout S 1,300.00 and the rest was provided by faithful Christians in America,but when they began to build a year ago, nobody was expecting such economical crises in Poland. So far we invested 515,000.00. With this money wewill be able to put the building under the roof with doors and windows.I am sure that by this time the building is already under the roof. By June 8th the building was errected only to the first level and it is what yousee on the picture above. By July, according to schedule, the second levelwas built. For this job we had to hire professional workers.In August preachers and men from our churches started to work on raftersand the roof.The completion of the building is foreseen by 1983. The Brethren in Polandneed our prayers and financial help. '

"It was great" to be continued.

- 3 -

NEWS

Bro. Teodor Lewczuk, one of the pioneers in Poland, departed to be with the Lord July 9th at the age of 82.Bro. Lewczuk took part in the great celebration of the60th Anniversary in Olsztyn and now he is celebratingwith the Lord.

Sister Ksenia Jaroshevich, faithful wifeand great co-laborer of Brother Konstan-tin Jaroshevich, founder of Churches ofChrist in Poland, departed to be withthe Lord July 28th at the age of 89.Bro. Jaroshevich, age 91 resides at:35A0 Chester St. Va. Beach, Va 23452

May the Lord comfort and strengthenBro. Jaroshevich in these days ofsorrow and loneliness.

August 14, we became grandparents for tihe second time. JUSTIN TAYLORborn to Rhonda and George Bajko, who reside in Johnson City, Tenn.

POLAND

Like never before Poland is on the lips of everybody.Our visit in Poland was most memorable. We found the Polish Christians watching and praying. Houses of worship are full. Peoplepray like never before. Spiritually they are rich, but economicalcondition in Poland is catastrophical and it affects our Brethren.From everywhere in Europe people are trying to help people in Poland. We saw packages from Germany, England, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland etc. with the simple inscription: "In the nameof the Lord" .It moved us and we want to help our Brethren "In the name ofLord". We decided to raise money for at least 100 packages -The cost of 1 package with shipment will be S 50.00.Would you like to be a part of this great program "In the name ofthe Lord", so in your name a package will be send to Poland directly to the church?We need 100 Churches. Please helplAll contributions should be send to the DEPARTMENT OF {-IISSIONS.Thank you and may the Lord bless you richly. Po^

Guidance Committee:Kenneth Meade. SecretaryHoward BratnmerGerald L. CowanEdmund L. JohnCarol KakacAdam J. KorenczukC. Wayne Murphy}. Thomas SegrovesCharles SteeleDesmond TeaseWilliam Walker

Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGEP.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014Phone: 301-734-7250 Paul Bajko, Director

November, 1981

URGENT NEED

In our September newsletter on page 4 we made an appeal for helpin the form of food parcels for our Brethren in Poland.We would like to report that till the present time we receivedfrom 7 churches, 2 Bible Classes and 21 individuals S 2,69 5.00and from the International Disaster Emergency Service S 1,000.00

Total 3,695.00WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

For this amount we are shipping out 76 packaged with food, eachcontaining 4,4 lbs ham, 4,4 lbs lard, 4,4 lbs sugar and 6,6 lbscooking oil, and 20 packages of detergent - each package 20 lbs,to be divided among 76 families.

For this amount of money only 76 families in 4 churches will receive packages, while another 150 families will remain in critical conditions.

Brethren, we need to act in the name of the Lord and in the wonderful spirit of Thanksgiving - we have to share our blessingswith needy brethren in Poland.Denominational World sends food by tons to own churches.Churches of Christ uninstrumental collected over Sj3ilA./-0Q.-.0^ for rPolish relief program for the few members they have there." ^Our Brethren in Poland see it and ask me: "Why nobody cares for us?' ^

Economical situation in Poland is 100% worse then when we werethere- in June and July - the shelves in the stores are empty,people suffer shortage of food, children do not have milk, mothersdo not have detergent and soap to do the wash.

Please help us to send another 150 packages of food and 50 packages of detergent.We need at least another 27,500.00 so each family will receive a

" - 1 -

package before Christmas. ^If only each reader of this letter will send us S5.00 it will feeaanother 150 families.

Jesus said: "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meet; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink in as much as ye have done it untoone of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me"

Mat. 25:35-40

We pray that you be moved by the spirit of love, mercy and joy ofhelping IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.

Please send immediately your love gifts: In the name od the LordDept. of Missions - Polish Ministry, POBox 629Bel Air/Md.21014

Thank you and may the Lord bless youl ^ /) /

IT WAS great!

Immediately after the 60th Anniversary celebration we started to visit all ourChurches.Each day there were services. On the way from Ostroda we stopped in Lidzbark -Warminski where Bro. Makarczuk and Puszcz are working in a very hard field,butLord is blessing them, several souls were baptized last year.Then we landed in eastern part |

where the RestorationMovement was started 60 yearsago and where now serve as mi-nisters: Kostek Jakoniuk ^Bielsk-Podl, BialystokCzarna Srednia; Aleksander ^e- ^

Konstan-

ty ^egunia Szeszyly ina new

In those churches ofsimple we spiri-

and physicalIt gave us great joy to I V /'young preachers proclaiming ^Christ crucified and resurrected and see souls beeing saved. Service in Bielsk-Podlaski

- 2 -

From Eastern Poland we a- ^rrived in Warsaw for thecelebration of the 60 thAnniversary of the minis-try of Jerzy Sace -

was a |j^~was congra- - ;-J|||^^B|^^H

forministry for years and ^^MWL

the Movement.He one theman Bro m

also Bwhen was

Here Warsaw expe-rienced something new.

Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Bro.SacewiczIt was time for ChristianSercice Camp. There was hesitancy and questions about having camp this year -the food is rationed and there are shortages of everything. During one debateone lady said: "I have 2 lbs of barley and I am giving it for the children",another offered sugar, another yet potatoes, flour, oil, rice, etc.So they started Camp.35 youngsters ages 9-15 were there and were well fed. We spent some time withthem. They were so happy to hear the Word of God. Whilevisiting one preacher he gave us 1 quart of honey to take with us to America,but we decided to give thathoney to theCamp. You should have seenthose children licking theirfingers and praising the"America honey" /simplelogic: given by people from piJB-'-'America must be American!/Two weeks children spent inWarsaw, and we contributed ^ /*'^ 2^HH|B^^^H 400.00 toward those 2weeks IL'of camp so children willhave food and Bibles. ^^.^jBfcjl^^SLS^^^^pf^BB^jjHBJBjlEj^BAnother 2 weeks of Camp age15 and up were In Kolobrzeg 'li^on the Baltic Sea. Those we-re also great weeks of Inspl-ration, victories and soulsbeing saved. We also contri- Youth Camp in WarsawYouth Camp in Warsaw

- 3 -

buted S 400.00 toward that Camp.We thank God for great victories for t|ie Lord in Poland.

OSTRODA C

From Poland we received good news conc|erning canq) in Ostroda. The multipurposebuilding is under the roof and windowsweeltsT~Once~it will be done, they willtering etc. So work will go on until

To be continue

and doors will be put in the next fewstart electrical work, plumbing, plas -they will finish.

Money which I left with them S 4,000,00 was used to bring the building underthe roof.Now they need another S 5,000.00.Recently I was able to send them S 2,000.00. Still there is need for anotherS 3,000.00.Could you help us so that by next yeaf the Youth will have Camp in Ostroda?l^en you send checks,please specify on the bottom of the check "OstrodaProject" Tliank you!

FROM THE CHURCH IN KOLOBRZEG

Dear Brethren of the Department of Missions:It was our great joy to have Bro. and Sister Bajko visit our new chapel June21st. Their presence here was great experience for us. We were happy to seethose who from the begining carried the financial load of complete rebuilding of our house of worship. They saw the fruit of their sacrificial labor.With great joy we accepted from the Department of Missions another 52,000.00toward the completion of our building.We thank God and you for what you have done for us. May the Lord bless yourichly. Elders an