Anabaptist International Ministries

In October we had several special visitors who came for church services. Kalina was a former English student of Alison’s from several years ago, another was Leszyk, one of Lavern’s current students. Another was a local friend whose wife and children frequently attend our services, but he himself is a rather firm Catholic.

One Sunday a brother came to preach and share his story of how he was a priest, became born again, and eventually left the Catholics. We loved meeting his wife and two daughters with him. It was refreshing to hear about the simplicity of the Good News, and that no one is too bad or too good to accept it.

For one quick weekend, we had visitors from a fellowship in the west of Poland near the German border. There were three families and about six young men who came for a night and a day. These families are involved in foster care and adoption and most of them had six or more children. We enjoyed their fellowship and their deep care and concern for children and families. Our initial contact with them was through Seed of Truth magazines. Some of them were also here for our conference in the spring.

We are thankful for additional funds that helped us send Seed of Truth to all who ask for them. For several years, the supply couldn’t reach the demand. Now we can send out 4,000 copies to churches and individuals every month. The packaging day is always full of the activity of children and adults working together to label, count, fill, and tape envelopes and boxes.

Maria Wadel, who worked here 3 years and was home for the last year, has returned. We are so happy to have her back! Our short supply of teachers has required Lavern to teach, but now she can take on his classes. Lolita and the children are grateful to have Lavern at home in the evenings.

This is the season where Polish people clean and decorate the graves of their family members and light candles in their memory. It seems to be a very important tradition, and many people travel quite a distance to other towns to visit friends’ and relatives’ graves. It is sad to see this focus on death and the past instead of knowing the Light and Life of the world.

Financial and Personnel Needs

• $2,000 is needed immediately for the general budget.
• We are seeking a single man to teach English in Poland, starting in January or February 2014. This is a volunteer position. Housing and travel are provided by AIM, as well as a small monthly stipend. A two-year commitment is desired.