Guidance Committee:

Kenneth Mcadc, Secretary

Howard Brammer

Gerald L. Cowan

Carol Kakac

Adam J. KorcnczukC. Wayne Murphy

J. Thomas SegrovesCharles Steele

Sam E. Stone

William Walker

Jack Webb

Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

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

THE GUIDEPOST

ZBAWENE

Ja jestem droga i prawcfo. i zywot. nikt nis przychodzi do Ojca. tyiko przeze mnie.Ew. swJana 14:6

Rok XV Styczen, 1984 r.

JAN 1fi 1984

Paul Bajko, Director

Boleslaw Winnik, Cassette Minisier

January, 1984

Nr. 1

TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF PUBLICATIONS OF CHRISTIAN

LITERATURE

Twenty five years ago we published the fiirst issue of our Polish magazine underthe name of "THE GUIDEPOST."

We prayed that it may become the tool to reach souls fo Christ and strengthenChristians in Poland and many other countries.We never dreamed that we will reach so many people with this magazine and thatwith every year there will be more and mp::e readers.

Almost every week many letters reach our ministers in Poland and us here with requests for more Christian literature and Bibles.

In this issue we are sharing with you some of those letters:

"Dear Brother in Christ; First of all I would like to thank you for sending methe New Testament. I am very happy to have this beautiful New Testament which Ican carry in my purse with me everywhere I go.To ray great joy I received also two issues of the magazine "The Guidepost". Iread it immediately from cover to cover, t must admit that it is a much neededmagazine which in simple but convincing vfay reaches our minds and hearts anddraws the reader to the eternal Words of Life in the Bible.Religious articles, personal testimonies, poems, excerpts from books and songs -all,together makes it interesting and stiiiulates the reader to reflections andquestions: "What is my personal attitude to all these things?"Dear Brother, if it is possible, please send me some old issues of "The Guidepost"I will not hide this but tell frankly tha^ all articles in this magazine are very interesting and indeed bring the Holy l^criptures closer to nqr heart.It is wonderful how the Word of God is reaching people in some least expectedand peculiar ways.May the Lord be glorified in our lives! May every person find the Lord and ex-hold Him!Once more thank you-for the literature and I remain awaiting more of "The Guide-post". jI send you my greetings and the best wishes in our Lord Jesus Christ. I.S."

I i"Beloved! I attend the 4th grade and I ijave a friend who received from you several beautiful books and cassettes. She{knows about God and tells me.I would like to have ray own books, Bible iand cassettes. Please send me some. Iwould like for my grandmother to read the Word of God and to find God. Yours, T."

"Dear Sir: Lately I received your address and I ask you to send me several of

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your song books and other literature. I would like to use songs and literature inmy work among young people. Please do not refuse my petition. Yours, W.N."

"Dear Sir: For almost 6 months I tried to find your address to ask you for yourPolish magazine. Finally I got it and I ask you to send me recent issues and allfrom the past. Also if it is possible, please send me "Life of Christ" vis.It isprecious literature. Please do not refuse my petition. Yours, W.Z."

"Dear Brother in Christ! I was able to get one issue of your Polish magazine. Ilike it very much. I would like to subscribe your magazine. I thank you from thebottom of my heart for fulfilling my request. May the Lord bless your ministry.Yours in Christ, B. Sz."

"Greetings in the name of the Lord I Two years ago I became a Christian and Ilike to read Christian literature. Lately I read "The Harmony of Science andScripture" what gave me assurance about the authentity of the Scriptures. Iwould like to receive more of such literature. We wish you God's blessing inyour work. Yours, W.T."

"Dear.Sir: Not long ago I heard your recordings /cassettes/ with Christiansongs. I am very impressed with your apostolical ministry. I see that your ministry is reaching the hearts of people, I would like to have recorded songs andif possible slides or films about the Lord Jesus Christ to show to people in ourcity. Please help me. Yours, S.B."

7" 'i: PANl' ,

Those who accepted Lord Jesus Christ in Olsztyn

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THE YEAR 1983 was one of the greatest our ministry.Despite niy 5 months long sickness 1 did not miss one speaking date - the Lordwas nor thrength.Then in June and July Dela, I and other ^erican Brethren made the trip to Poland for dedication of the Multipurpose Building in Ostroda and to preach inevery Church of Christ.After our return from Poland I started to travel again speaking in Churches andholding Faith Promise Rallies.

In 1983 with your help we were able to support 25 preachers in Poland, to restore several church buildings, to purchase 10000 Bibles, to send thousands ofcassettes with songs and messages, to publish regularly our Polish magazine andother literature and to help people with medicine, clothing and food.In every church in Poland souls accepted Christ as personal Savior and werebaptized into Christ.

The YEAR 1984 will be even busier, especially with raising thousands of dollarsfor new church buildings and starting new works in Poland.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and concern, foryour sacrificial giving and prayers. P 0 /Please pray for us and the work in Poland. Yours in Christ,

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS

POLISH MINISTRY FOR 1983

A. The Department of Missions received from Churches,Individuals and Mission GroupsBalance from 1982

B. EXPENDITURES

Missionary support: Pauland Dela Bajkc>, B. WinnikHousingInsurances, Social Securities & HospitallzationUtilities

Office and TelephonePromotion

/ Newsletters — 2,393.15 /

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

TOTAL

Travels — 4117.78 /

/ Cars allowances —1,980.00 / Guidance Comm — 750.00// Convention — 262.00 /

POLAND: Bibles, Preachers, Camp, Build. LiteratureTransfer to Designated Acc. -Church Bijildings.Working Scholarship

7.

8.

9.

TOTAL

$ 164,665.96280.06

$ 164,946.02

$ 35,237.868,550.00

10,564.741,505.35

875.47

9,502.93

72,421.8815,000.00

650.00

$ 164,308.23

Guidance Committee:

Kenneth Meade, Secretary

Howard Brammer

Gerald L. Cowan

Carol Kakac

AdamJ. KorenczukC. Wayne Murphy

J. Thomas SegrovesCharles Steele

Sam E. Stone

WUliam Walker

Jack Webb

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Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014Phone: 301•734-1250

Paul Bajko, Director

Boleslaw Winnik, Cassette Minister

SEPT.25.1891 - JAN.28.198i}

March, 1984

Konstanty J. Jaroszewicz

"BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH, AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE" Rev. 2:10

Great preacher and founder of the Churches of Christ in Poland, Bro. KONSTANTIN JARO-SHEVICH went to be with the Lord at the age of 93.

Konstantin Jaroshevich arrived in this country as a refugee and in this new countryhe was won to Christ by Bro. Joseph Keevil in New York City. Some time later he met Z.T. Sweaney who persuaded him to go to Johnson Bible College in 1912, where he spent 4years studying the Word of God. For the next 5 years he preached in New York City, Baltimore, Chicago and other places, but he longed to return to Poland as a missionary.

Bro. Jaroshevich with his closest co-workers in Poland

In 1921, at Che age of 30, Konstantin Jaroshevich together with his wife and sonlanded in Poland with the Gospel of Christ.Poland just gained independence and was recovering from the First World War.People were poor but clung to the established traditional religion. Bro. Jaro -shevich opened the Bible and started to proclaim the simple Gospel - the sacri -fice of Jesus Christ and love of God. /John 3:16/Hundreds of souls accepted Jesus as their personal Savior and were baptized intoChrist.

Churches after Churches were established and by 1939 there were 85 Churches withover hundred mission stations. IThere was a need for Church buildings, Bibles, literature and trained preachers.

Bro. Jaroshevich was returning several times to USA to raise support. - Buildingswere built, preachers were trained and Christian periodicals were published re -gularly.The Church of Christ was recognized by the Polish government, so the Churcheswere leading their activities legally.

Bro. Jaroshevich gained several good co-workers, like Jerzy Sacewicz, Jan Buko-wicz, Bazyli Bajko, Boleslaw Winnik and others whc^ in addition to regular preaching, were able to train each year many young men for the ministry as choir directors or Sunday school teachers, and organizing mission groups.Each year thousands of Christians met for a whole week in great convention ofChurches of Christ.

Course of Choir directors and Sunday School leaders

Convention of Churches of Christ

During the Second World War Bro. and Sister Jaroshevich were forced to leave Polandand returned to USA. Churches in Poland did not cease to exist and the work was

going on.After the War Bro. Jaroshevich returned to Poland with funds, food, Bibles and different kind of supplies.In new areas churches were organized, a Bible School to train preachers was estab -lished and an orphanege was organized for hornless children.

From 19A0 till his death Bro. Jaroshevich resided in USA. In July 1981 his wonder -ful wife, Ksenia, went to be with the Lord.

Since my coming to USA in 1950 I met Bro. Jaroshevich almost each year and we talkedabout work in Poland and he gave me his blessing to continue the work in Polandwhich he started in 1921 and led till 1950.

Each time we were in Poland the Christians there anxiously inquired about Bro. Jaroshevich and always sent him many greetings.The people and Lord's work in Poland were upon heart of Bro. Jaroshevich till hedied.

With great sorrow but also with pride I took part in his funeral preaching on thetext from Psalm 90:12 "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our heartsunto wisdom"

Bro. David Tysinger, minister of Aragona Church of Christ in Va. Beach. Va.brought a wonderful message entitled "Graduation address for Konstantin Jaroshevich"which we in part reprint, and Mrs Barnett sang two beautiful songs.

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GRADUATION ADDRESS FOR KONST^TIN JAROSHEVICH by David Tysinger

"The last great obstacle has been met. Konstantin-Jaroshevich, servant of God isdead. Yet, we speak of death in a different way than most men. Konstantin wouldtell us this, right now, if the Lord allowed it; he would tell us what he recentlydiscovered about dieath. He understands now what the Apostle Paul meant when in hiswaning years, he wrote "the time of my departure is near". The Apostle Paul care -fully chose the word "departure" instead of "death". "Departure", is the word usedby the nomad when pulling up the stakes of his tent to move to another oasis."Departure" is the word used by mariners:for casting off confining lines and anchors in order to escape the harbor for ^e open sea. "Departure" is the freedomexperienced by the butterfly leaving theltocoon. "Departure" is a word only Christians can use for death. Konstantin Jaroshevich has not died, if you mean bydeath the termination of value, meaning, ^d reality. He has only pulled up stakes and moved to an oasis with God. We suffer loss at his departure... becauseour lives and affections are built on humto relationships. We suffer loss, butwe need no suffer grief like other men. p4ath came to Konstantin Jaroshevich asa friend, a needed rest. His departure fr6m here was a loss to us, but his arrival there was exciting to him! We know ihe presence od God only in part; heknows Him fully!

We miss him who was Grandfather, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Preacher, andTeacher. He filled vital places in our relationships on two continents. Life willnot be quite the same, and yet, in the place of the vacancy he left, he has givenyou a great spiritual legacy... If there is anything we must forgive Konstantin Jaroshevich for, we must forgive him for being a soldier, a centurion^ a warrior. The Scripture tells us that"no soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of every day life,so that he may please the one who enliste^ him as a soldier". If there is anythingwe must pardon, we must pardon his singlej-minded devotion to the matters of theLord. D.L. Moody probsdaly said first... "The world is yet to see a man fully consecrated to God".Konstantin Jaroshevich comes about as close as any man I have ever met. Even at93, he prepared two sermons a-^eek to give to the church. He stood at the doorof the church each Sunday to oversee the flock. Even when he fell this past Friday, in a vain attempt to change the light bulb above his writing desk, it wascertainly that same stubborn drive to keep the light burning - that brought lightto a half dozen countries despite the risks.

Now that his earthly life expired, whar really counts for Konstantin Jaroshevich? What achievements matter? First, those people he invested his life into,whether family, friend, or foe, especially Brothers and Sisters in the Lord.

Secondly, his leap of faith: like you and I, he was not perfect. But Konstantin Jaroshevich relentlessly placed his f^ith in Jesus Christ as the Hope ofEternal Life. He expects to be there when the trumpet blows and the dead inChrist arise. He expects to walk the halls of the new Jerusalem and to do soin a new body..."

NOW, TILL WE MEET AGAIN ON THE OTHER SHORE IN GLORY, LET US SAY: "LORD HELP USTO PREACH THE GOSPEL IN SIMPLICITY AND POV/ER TILL JESUS COMES!

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• '̂ ^•1984ouua^con.^.^ Department of MissionsKennetfa Mcade, Secretary Polbh MinistryHoward Bnunmer EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGEGerald L. Cowan P-O- ^29Carol Bel Air, Maryland 21014Adam J. Korenczuk Phone: 301-734-7250 DirectorC. Wayne MurphyJ. Thomas Segroves May, 1984Charles Steele

SamE. Stone y^REE POLISH PREACHERSWiUiam Walker - -.

jackWebb VISITED U.S.A. MARCH 1 - APRIL 10

It was a great joy to have here Bro. Aleksander Zegunia, minister of the Churchof Christ in Siemiatycze, Roman Szmigiel, minister of the Church of Christ inBialogard and Richard Tomaszewski, eyangelist from Warsaw.

After one day of rest and adjustment to our time at our home we started a 6week long journey.First we went to Fairfield, 0. where we participated in two services of a FaithPromise Rally. It was our Polish brethren first service in an American Church.Straight away-they fell in love with American Christians,their simplicity, friendliness and love made on them the greatest impression.Next day, Monday, was very busy. First we visited the Standard Publishing Co,Here we met with many workers, toured the plant, took part in a morning prayermeeting and then had a delightful time with Bro. R. Small and S. Stone.The Polish preachers received from Bro. Small many books, Sunday School materialand maps. It was hard for them to believe that we - the Churches of Christ inAmerica, have such wealth of Christian materials, aids, etc.

Next stop was Richmond, Ky. Here they sampled for the first time a pot-lucksupper followed by an informal service at the West Side Christian Church whichwas attended by some Polish people.Next day traveling across beautiful Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia we arrivedin warm Florida.

The first stop was at the Central Christian Church in Tampa with supper and service.Next days we did some sightseeing, visited Disney World, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center, St. Augustine and other points of interest. We stopped also atan Ogange Grove and they were able to pick up some oranges and grapefruits. Itwas an unforgettable time for them.On the Lord's Day we were in Orange Park Christian Church at the morning service and in Savannah Christian Church, Ga, for the evening service.By Monday night we were back in Bel Air, Md. Tuesday we visited Washington,D.C.Wednesday we all were at the Slavic Church of Christ and next day Bro. Tomaszew-

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Richard, Roman, Aleksander and Paul Bajko atStandard Publishing Co.

ski went to New York to spend some time with his relatives and we took off forthe Mid-West. Lord's Day, March 18, we were at the Fairfield Church of Christin Lancaster, 0. then in the evening in Jamestown Christian Church.During the week we were at the Norton Church of Christ, Columbus, 0. then nextday we visited Bro. Ch. Elliott and his farm in Gambietv• O* Here they wereable to see for the first time our typical American farm. On Wednesday we wereat the Beechwold Church of Christ in Columbus, 0. and on Thursday at theChurch of Christ in Caldwell, 0.Next stop was Indianapolis - Friday night we met with several Christians atJerry Cowan's house.

Lord's Day, April 25, we were at North Terre Haute Christian Church in FaithPromise Rally. Here for the first time they saw how by faith Christians commitmoney toward mission work.During the week we travelled to Milwaukee, Wise, and Chicago 111. to see somePolish friends and then visited Churches in Markle, Ind. and Kendallville,Ind,

By Sunday April 1st we were at Plainfield Christian Church at the morning service and Chapel Rock Christian Church at the evening service.Then we traveled back to Maryland where we visited Churches in Frederick, Md.,Slavic Church of Christ in Baltimore and Manor Woods Church of Christ in Rock-ville, Md.-

Alltogether we traveled almost 7000 miles. Everywhere we were treated royally.

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We want to express our appreciation and thanks to all churches and individualsfor your love, concern, offerings and special gifts given toward travel expenses and the Polish ministry. Especially we want to thank the Fairfield Churchof Christ in Lancaster, 0.

Here are few words of appreciation written by the Polish preachers before theirdeparture to Poland April 10.

'Ve thank Bro, Paul Bajkot director of the Department of Miss-ions for invitingus to come to USA and to visit American Churches, We are overhelmed! We areimpressed by your love^ your work for the Lordy your simgUdty and open hearts^your dedication and friendliness as well as your beautiful and often magnificent church buildings*We want to thank you for your hospitality^ your gifts^ your warm words and goodwishes for our ministry in Poland,How good it is to know that we have such great family! It is a great testimonyfor us that Jesus Christ is the King and the Head of the Church, The Church ofChrist lives and grows beautifully in America,Seeing your beautiful church buildings and great gatherings our thoughts wentto Poland and we realize what great task we have before us: to evengelize people in Poland,We know that the Lord will bless you and. us in the mutual ministry in bringingsouls to Christ,

Thank you very^ very much for everything and may the Lord bless you richly".

LETTER FROM KOSTEK JAKONIUK

"Dear Bother Bajko, dear Brethren in Christ.By the grace of God the Church of Christ in Bielsk-Podlaski received permissionto build a church building and a parsonage. Our present chapel is very small,without any additional rooms for Sunday School or fellowship.The Lord is blessing us and adding to our Church those who are saved and wepraise Him for that.In our church we have some couples, we have a group of young people and children. We hope the Lord will continue to increase our number.The building preparations are progressing. We bought some building materials,our church has collected some funds, about one half of a million zloty.But our possibilities are very limited, comparing to the needs.Therefore we ask you, dear Brethren, to help us in this great undertaking.

We do not know yet the whole cost of the building. As soon as we will know it

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Architectual sketch of the Church building in Bielsk-Podl.

we will let you know. We are gratful for the assistance you have shown usalready through Brother Bajko.

The Brethren who visited us from the United States through the years, haveshown their love for us and we feel very close fellowship with our Brethrenfrom the Churches of Christ - Christian Churches in United States.

We feel that we are one in Christ.

We hope that you will help us to take advantage of the opportunity for which wehave waited long - to be able to build the church in Bielsk-Podlaski.

Kay the Lord bless you abundantly in your life and service for Him, and may Hereward you for all that you will do for us.We send you our love and best Christian greetings.

In behalf of the Church in Bielsk-Podlaski,|/signed by Elders: Jan Wawrzyniak,Jan Czyz, Jozef Wrobel and minister, Konstanty Jakoniuk."

Please help our Brethren in Poland to build their buildings.

All funds should be directed through.the DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONSP.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Md 21014

Thank you very much for your faithful support of our Polish MinistryThe Lord is blessing us together with you. Yours in Christ, fo^ /St

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^ 1984GuidtxMct Committee:

Keimeth Meadc, Secretary

Howard Brammer

Gerald L. Cowan

Carol Kokac

Adam J. Korenczuk

C. Wayne MurphyJ. Thomas Segroves

Charles Steele

Sam E. Stone

William Walker

Jack Webb /I

Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

Be! Air, Maryland 21014Fhone: 301-734-7250

1954-1984

Paul Bajko, Director

Boleslaw Winnik, CasMtte Minister

'ChE ^aBtcrn dhristian'Training Young People for World Evangelism*

JUNE. 1954

CALLED TO THE INSTITUTEMr. and Mrs. Paul Bo'iko have been

called to work with the Institute underthe department of missionary trainingand service.

Mr. Bojko wos born in Pinsk, Polondin 1922. His father was a preacher ofthe Church of Christ in Targoszyce-Pinsk. The church was a part of thegreat Evangelicol Movement for NewTestament Christianity which spreadso rapidly in Poland.

Paul Bajko graduated from highschool. He became a Christian at theage of 16. He was deported toGermany in 1944 and placed in a warprison camp. He was led to the decision of preaching the Gospel while inthe camp. After the close of the warhe enrolled in the Slavic EvangelicalSeminary. He was graduated fromthe seminary in 1947. He becamepresident of all the Slavic Evangelicalyoung people's societies of West Germany. These organirations held prayer meetings, and evangelistic campaigns in more than one hundred D. P.Camps. Mr. ond Mrs. Paul BajIcG

While working in Germany, Paulmet Earl Stuckenbruck who recommen-ed that Paul come to America for fur*ther study and that he enroll in Eastern Christian Institute. Paul was graduated, as an honor student, from theInstitute in 1952.

He then enrolled in Milligan Collegeand was graduated with high honorsin 1953.

Mrs. Bajko was the former AdeloBurghardt, whom Paul met in a D. P.camp in Germany. Theywere marriedin the summer of 1951'in Toronto,Canada.

Paul reads and writes Gerrgan, Russian, Polish and other Slavic languagesand English. Mrs. Bajko reads andwrites five languages: German, Polish,Rusian, Ukronion and English. She received her education in a Polish highschool, teacher's college and a business training school. Mrs. Bajko taughtGerman at Milligan College while Paulwas a student there.

German, Russian and Polish will beoffered at the Institute if there is sufficient demand.

THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE

In 1954,by the decision ofthe Trustees of Eastern Chri-

"• ^ ^ j tian Institute,we were called'HI ^ teach at the Institute and

to lead the newly organized

^s Department of Missions.

I . During first several years we^ were engaged in teaching and

training students in mission

i through street meetings,|H il visitations, prison ministry,

Nursing Homes ministry, etc.;i Sundays we were taking

:n students to Slovak Church ofjg Christ

them chance to preachteach Sunday School.

In the meantime we got intouch with our Churches inPoland

[ their needs for Bibles, SongPaul Bajko preaches in Poland books, Sunday Schol material,

Christian literature as wellas clothing and medicine. Immediately we started to act. Appeals were made to A-merican Christians and money was raised toward purchases of Bibles and New Testaments, medicine and shipment of used clothing.Since that time we delivered to Poland at least 20.000 Bibles, sent hundreds of packages with medicine and shipped over 5.000 boxes with used clothing.

Our next project was literature and songbooks. Dela started to translate songs fromEnglish into Polish and I translated "Life of Christ",visualized and the Book ofActs.

During the years Dela translated hundreds of songs and we were able to publish eightsong books and 3 Cantatas with a total of|50.000 copies.

"Life of Christ",visualized and the Book of Acts publication was repeated severaltimes and now it is printed directly in Poland with several thousands copies eachedition.

There was a need in Poland for poems for special occasions used during the servi-

Paul Bajko preaches in Poland

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Dela translating songs

ces, so Dela started to write poems and published her book under the name of "Dro-gowskazy" /Guideposts/ in 1970. Then we published four more books with poemsof contemporary Christian authors.

The Polish translation of the book "The Harmony of Science and Scripture" by HarryRimmer was published in 1980 and the booklet "What Cured Naaman's Leprosy" By W,V. Ramsey in 1981.

In 1957, under our sponsorship, Adam Korenczuk came from Argentina to ECI to betrained into ministry and in 1958 Kostek Jakoniuk and George Bajenski came fromPoland.

After the move of the College from Jew Jersey to Maryland we started to work inBaltimore among Slavic people. As the result of that the Slavic Church of Christwas started which now is completely selfsupportingwith her own mission program.Adam Korenczuk serves as the minister.

The year 1960 was a year of great achievements and excitement.

First, we started to publish a 20 pages monthly Polish magazine under the name"Drogowskaz" /The Guidepost/ which became the most popular Christian magazine inPoland and reaches thousands of people with the Good News.Then we made our first trip to Poland and met hundreds of Christians and all ministers, and were able to see first hand their needs, problems and victories for theLord,

Since that time I made 10 trips to Poland. Sometimes Dela accompanied me,other ti-

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mes some American preachers came along,

After our first visit in Poland we were;challenged to start a radio ministry whichoriginated in 1961 under the financial sponsorship of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission. It became a great tool in leading]many souls to Christ.Also while in Poland we saw their greati^ed of places of worship. Since 1960 wewere able to purchase, or build and ren^ate 15 buildings.

We also challenged many young men to go Into ministry and helped them with theirtraining directly in Poland.There was the need to assist regularly bur preachers and workers financially andwe met that need. They are preaching in 20 congregations and 35 mission places.

Many musical instruments like: guitars, nandolins, trumphets and organs were purchased and sent to Poland.

In 1966 the first Christian Service Cani^ was organized in Poland and in 1971 wepurchased a piece of land with a large i>am in Ostroda and developed it into apermanent location of a Christian Servi|c|e Camp in Poland where many young soulsaccepted Christ. A Multipurpose buildijnig was constructed and dedicated in July1983. IIIn 1967 Mr. and Mrs Winnik arrived fronj Poland to USA to work at the Departmentof Missions in radio and cassette ministlry. Now thousands of cassettes with messages in Word and song are sent to Polair^d each year.In 1980 through 1982 during the economical crisis in Poland, Dept. of Missionssent food, medicine and clothing to our churches for over 570,000.00.

We also helped almost every of our preachers to purchase a place where to liveand a car.

In this country I travel extensively ana preached in 2000 churches and held o-ver 200 Faith Promise Rallies.

In those 30 years the Department of Missions was able to raise in contributions,just for the Polish Ministry, over SI,060,000.00.All money are sent to Poland officially'through the Polish Trading Corporation.Each year all our financial records are audited by CPA.Our annual budget has grown from SH,000.00 in 1954 to SI22,000.00 in 1984.

We work under the Guidance Committee consisting of 12 men from Churches ofChrist - Christian Churches who are dedicated to spreading the Gospel and WorldEvangelism.

We thank God for all Churches and indiv:years behind us in prayers and financia

dual Christians who stood. support.

all those

For the privilege to do this work and fpr all the achievements in the past 30years we praise God from Whom all blessjLngs flow.

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Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014P/ionc: 301-734-7250

Paul Bajko, Director

Guidance Committee:

Kenneth Meade, Secretary

Howard Brammer

Gerald L. Cowan

Carol Kakac

Adam J. Korenczuk

C. Wayne Murphy

J. Thomas Segroves

Charles Steete

Sam E. Stone

William Walker

Jack Webb

September, 1984

THE HARVEST

"Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; forthey are white and ready to harvest." John 5:35

"The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord ofthe harvest, that He will send forth laborersinto His harvest" Mat. 9:37-38

Poland, recently one of the most known countries in the World because of specialevents that took place there, is white and ready for the harvest.

We thank God, that in different ways He speaks to people and leads them to salvation, and we thank God for dedicated workers who faithfully preach the Gospel.

Recently we received few letters from our preachers in Poland in which they share some good news. One writes: "On May 20th, 25 souls were baptized into Christ.Our chapeZ on Putaska Street in VJarsob) is getting too small. We plan to build anew one. We opened special "building fund". We also have tuo mission stations."

Baptismal at Pulaska Street Church of Christ

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From another place the preacher writes: ' '̂The Lord is blessing us. Last Sunday3 souls were baptised into Christ. We feel that soon we will have many more soulsaccepting Christ especially in our 2 mission stations.We gather materials for enlarging our church. Thank you for your help in amountof S ZOOO.- . We will need little more of your help. Could you do it?

Baptismal in Biala-Podlaska

We also would like to share with you some sad news

June 16, 1984, at the age of 83,Bro. NIKON JAKONIUK, pioneeringpreacher of the Church of Christin Poland, departed to be withthe Lord.

Bro. Jakoniuk was one of the most

humble men and a faithful preacher. All his life he labored in

eastern part of Poland.He wasa highly respected man. Therewas always smile on his face.He was a good preacher, father andcounsellor.

Last time I saw Bro. Jakoniuk in

July 1983. He still was able to

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preach and was much concerned about Lord's work in Poland.

The ministry which Bro. Jakoniuk led through so many years is continued by hisson Kostek.

KOSTEK studied at Eastern Christian College in Bel Air, Md. and at LincolnChristian College, Lincoln, 111.Kostek is a respected preacher in Poland and well known here in America.

SPECIAL APPEAL FROM THE KOLOBRZEG CHURCH OF CHRIST

Peter Karel, minister78-100 Kolobrzegul. Waska 20 m. 19 May 1984

The city of Kolobrzeg is located on the Baltyk seacoast betweentwo largest Polish harbours: Szczecin and Gdansk.Before the World War II it was called Kolberg and most of the inhabitants were Lutherans. At the present the majority of its population belongs to the Catholic Church. The only Evangelical Church/Church of Christ/ was established in 1980. It is one of the fewChurches of Christ on the Polish Seaside.

An old, previously German church building, was overhauled thanksto sacrificial work of several Christians and contributions from

USA.

The congregation of about 100 members gathers here three times aweek. The members of our church live in Kolobrzeg and in neighbouring villages.

A number of guests from USA and other countries have visited ourchurch. They brought food and other goods which was considerablehelp for us while Poland faces dificult economic crisis.We would like to express our gratitude to them, but we believe thatour Lord shall reward them abundantly.

Dear Brethren, we would like to share with you our present concern.

The public transportation is a weak point in our city and thereforenot all believers can attend the services regularly. Some of themmust walk 10 kilometers in order to take part in the worship.

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Children are among such too. The Elders of our congregation pray forthe possibility of buying a second hand Van which would transport believers to the church.

We APPEAL to those who would like to help our prayers to be realized.We shall to be grateful of every gift. Please direct your LOVE GIFTSto the following address: Mr. Paul Bajko

Department of Missions, P.O.Box 629"Bel Air, Md. 21014

May the Lord reward abundantly every willing heart. Matt. 10:42

Yours in Christ, the Elders Jand Minister /Peter Karel/ i y\ /(

We would like to say few words about the need of the Church in Kolobrzeg. It isone of the fastest growing congregations in Poland. Bro. Peter Karel, a very dedicated preacher, is working hard and is highly respected in that area.When we were in Poland last Summer we heard wonderful testimonies from people abouthis life and work.

Because of that ministry, people are reached in remote areas and they need somemeans to transport them to the Church on the Lord's Day.Together with the Church in Kolobrzeg,we appeal for help to purchace a Microbus.The price of such Van /used/ will be S 3,000.00 - 4,000.00.PLEASE HELP WITH YOUR LOVE OFFERINGS. Make note on the check "Van Fund"

Department of MissionsPolish Ministry

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

P.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014P/ionc: 301•734-7250

Paul Bajko, Director

November, 1984

WITH LOVE AND APPRECIATION

The head Cable

The DAY of SEPTEMBER 14th will be remembered by us all our life.

That day the Guidance Committee met in the afternoon to hear reports from PaulBajko, Dela Bajko, Boleslaw Winnik, Alice Lewczuk and Mary Jakoniuk from Polandand Irek Woloszczyk, a Polish student from France,sponsored by the Department ofMissions.

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vital points of our ministry were discussed and the Guidance Committee

also considered many important decisions for the future of the work.

We have an oustanding Guidance Committee, concerned about spreading ofthe Gospel of Christ.We thank God for each of them indivi

dually.Those serving on the Guidance Committee are: Howard Bramer, minister ofTraders Point Christian Church, Indianapolis, Ind., Gerald Cowan, Attorney at Law, Indianapolis, Ind., Carrol Kakac, minister of ChristianChurch, Fairfield, 111,, Adam Koren -czuk, minister of Slavic Church ofChrist, Baltimore, IM., Kenneth Meade,minister of Manor Woods Christian

Church, Rockville, /he also ser -ves as the secretary to Dept. of Mis/,C. Wayne Murphy, dean of Administra -tive Services of Eastern Christian

College, Bel Air, Md., Danny Pelfrey,minister of North Industry ChristianChurch, Canton, 0., J. Thomas Segro-ves. Chancellor of Eastern ChristianCollege, Charles Steele, minister ofWestside Christian Church, Richmond,Ky., Sam Stone, editor of ChristianStandard, Cincinnatti, 0. and WilliamWalker, minister of Norton Church ofChrist, Columbus, 0.

Bro. Adam Korenczuk presenting thememorial album

At 7:30 P.M. there was a great banquet at the Mountain Christian Church, Joppa,Md,175 friends from all over the country gathered for a great.celebration of the30th Anniversary of our ministry.Our daughter Yvonne came from Las Vegas with her youngest son and our son Georgecame with his little boy from Johnson City, Tenn. Andrew, our youngest son,because of his duties at work and absence from the country, was not able toattend, but he sent us a beautiful basket of flowers and a card with best wishes.

We were like in a dream; Wonderful speaches were.given by Earl Stuckenbruck,the first American Missionary whom I met in Germany after the Second World War

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and who played a great part in our ministry, Brothers Sam Stone, J.T. Segroves,Allan Lee, Ken Meade, Adam Korenczuk, Boleslaw Winnik, George Bajenski, AliceLewczuk, Mary Jakoniuk and our precious children Yvonne and George, and thespecial guests Honorable and Mrs Zbigniew Bylica, First Secretary and Consul ofPolish Embassy, Washington, D.C.

All speaches moved us to tears

We were presented with gifts, memorial plaques, a monetary gift which reachednow S 2,723.75 and an album with cards, letters and pictures from many friendsacross the country.

It was also one of the greatest honors for me to receive from Eastern ChristianCollege an honorary doctor of Di-

^ vinity degree and for Dela special

We were speachless, our heads werespinning and tears were choking

Chancellor Segroves conferes an honorarydegree

Special music was provided by theSlavic Church of Christ choir, aninstrumental group and a quartet,and by Alice, Mary and George Bajenski.

From the beginning moment of welcome by Bro. Ken Meade, chairmanof the Celebration Committee,through the eating of deliciousPolish food to the last hymn: AllHail the Power of Jesus*s Name,it was an evening to be long remembered .

How could we thank all of youand express our love and appreciation?

WE JUST SIMPLE CAN SAY FROM

THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:

"THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCHAND MAY THE LORD BLESS

YOU AND REWARD YOU", andabove all: To God be the glory

great things HE hath done!

175 Guests at the Anniversary Banquet

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