DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS

Bel Air, Maryland 21014

oujv mmmrnriAssistance in Establishment of New Congregations Publishing ofChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support of Preachers in Poland Relief Ministryto Poland Training Foreign Students New Testaments and Biblesto Poland and Russia Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian andUkranian Languages Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners byCorrespondence Preaching in Camps, Churches and at Rallies Work Among Foreign Speaking People in the UnitedStates of America

A WONDERFUL YEAR

Paul Baiko, Director

January, 1977

"HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US" 1 SAM. 7:12

Another great year of service for the Lord is gone and we thank God for allvictories in 1976.

We thank also all our faithful supporters who gave over S 80,000.00 toward ourministry in 1976,and because you prayed and supported the Lord's work you areour co-laborers and missionaries too.

There is so much to write about our work and it will be hard to describe everything on 2 pages of this newsletter so I will quote portions of letters fromdifferent phases of our work and let them speak for themselves.

1. CHURCHES IN POLAND.

"Beloved Bro. and Sister Bajko. Several months passed since you visited ourcountry. We remember your visit and preaching and we are grateful for everything you do for our churches here. We trust that you will visit us next yeartoo. We live and work and we ask you to remember us in your prayers. May theLord bless youj your home, your work and give you strength for further fruitful ministry for the glory of God. With best greetings. In behalf of Churches,K, S."

2. FROM PRIESTS.

"Dear minister of the Gospel. I am a regular listener of your broadcast "TheVoice of Truth" and I greet you and tnahk you for the Word of God which you

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preach to us. Your programs touch our hearts and entrust faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. I would like to ask you to sjend me your song books:"One Song I andII, "Heavenly Sunshine I and II, and other Christian literature. I thank youonce more and wish you Code's blessing in your fruitful ministry. K. St."

"Dear Sir. I am a Catholic priest. Lately somebody gave me "Life of ChristVvis.and "The New Testament Heroes", vis. I teach religion and I would like to havemany copies of that precious literature. Also I have another request - yoursong boooks. What beautiful, soul searching songs which we started to sing inour Catholic churches! Please send me those great song books and also your Christian poems. Please write me how I can repay you. I send you the best wishes fora Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jl D."

3. FROM CHURCH MEMBERS

"To beloved Bro. and Sister Bajko. Peace be unto you. It was such great privi -ledge for us to have you in our midst. We will never forget those blessed mo -ments of fellowship and great preaching. We thank God for what you have done forus. We thank you for your contribution toward the capital repair of our churchbuilding and purchase of new pews. May the Lord bless you richly."

4. FROM AN EVANGELIST IN POLAND

"Dear in Christ Bro. Bajko. It was so good to have you in our country, our churches and homes. That great fellowship will never be forgotten and those greatmeetings, your advise, guidance and fulfillment of promises. Thank you for Mi -crobus which we received. What a help in our ministry! We are every day on theroad to radio listeners, to small missiom stations, to revival meetings. We areglad that not only in our Eastern area we have a microbus but also in Warsawand Ostroda,so now we can evangelize Polanjd and visit more of our churches andhave greater fellowship. May the Lord bless you richly. St. T."

5. FROM A GRATEFUL STUDENT.

"Dear Mr. Bajko and Committee, I would like very much to thank you for theS 200.-scholarship. It was greatly needed and jloubly appreciated. Sometimes when

everything seems so bad I think the world is going to fall in. That is when theLord seems to come thru the most. I was really afraid I was going to end upgoing home. I need the knowledge and Christian atmosphere received here. Thankyou for this opportunity to learn and serve Christ here at ECC. Because of Him,S."

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I wish there was more space to write. It is so good to see the fruits of theministry and we thank God that we have this great priviledge to serve Him andthat He is blessing us together with you. HAPPY NEW YEAR,

GEORGE BAJENSKI JOINED THE DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS

George Bajenski, son of a minister of the Church^ of Christ in Poland came in 1959 to USA to study

^ V ministry under sponsorship of the Depart-' ment of Missions.

After spending 4 years at Eastern Christian Col-V lege George went to Lincoln Christian College

'' from which he graduated in 1964 with a BA degreei t in ministry and in 1963 in sacred music.% I After that he returned to Poland where he served\ the Lord 4 yearsj % In 1969 he came to USA and in December he married

1. A they returned to Poland where they servedLord for years.

-1 In 1973 George and Vera returned to USA wherew George acquired the American citizenship and also

pursued graduate studies at Lincoln Christian Se-minary where he received his MA degree.

^ In 1975 George with family went to Europe wherehe served the Lord in Germany and Poland.

In July 1976 Bro. Paul Bajko after a visit to Poland and meeting with George,made George an offer to join the Department of Missions. The work in Poland isgrowing and requires concentrated and joined effort for greater accomplishmentsand growth of the Kingdom of God. George accepted the call and returned to USAin December 1976.Like all of those who work in the Dept. of Missions, George will also work underthe leadership of the Guidance Committee. He is transferring his living - linksupport to the Department of Missions. All support and living-link funds shouldbe sent to the Department of Missions, P.O. Box 629, Bel Air.Md.21014 with a note on the checks or money order: "Ring the Bells- George Bajenski".The last two years George spent in Germany, Poland and visited Russia. He has agreat story to tell. He is available to speak in Churches, Faith Promise Rallies,Mission Rallies, Youth gatherings, Christian Service Camps. Please write to theDepartment of Missions for his speaking dates.

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FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS FOR 1976

A. The Department of Missions received fr^m the Churches,Sunday Schools, Missionary Rallies, Faith Promises,Youth Groups and Individuals S 80,988.79

B. EXPENDITURES:

1. Living - link for Paul Bajko, Boleglaw Winnik andsecretarial-bookkeeping help S

2. Housing and utilities3. Insurances, Taxes, S/S, Blue Cross and Blue ShieldA. Travels by car, planes, car maintenance, annual

meeting of Guidance Committee5. Deposit for special H.L. trip6. Newsletter7. Office supplies, telephone8. Poland: preachers, relief, medicine, church buildings,

camp, radio9. Christian literature. Bibles, song books

10. Scholarships J11. Contribution to Eastern Christian dollege12. Miscellaneous: speakers, loan to George Bajenski

17,259.605,988.643,403.09

1,890.91400.00

1,973.48542.51

41,107.732,526.261,540.002,150.001,451.00

TOTAL S 80,233.22

VERY IMPORTANT: Because the DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS has it's own BankAccount and all money sent to the Depart[ment of Missions is used towardmissionary work in Poland and USA, ALL checks or money orders should be issuedin such order: DEPARTTMENT OF MISSIONS^ ECX sent in Department of Missionsenvelopes or addressed to DEPARTMENT of MISSIONS, P.O.Box 629, Bel Air,Md.21014.

If the money is designated for the living-link support of Paul Bajko, BoleslawWinnik, George Bajenski-Ring the Bells, etc; a note should be made on the checkbut the checks should NOT BE issued In the name of missionaries. This is IRSruling.

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DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS^oUe^

Bel air, Maryland 21014

om mmmmYiAssistance in Establishment of New Congregations Publishing ofChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support of Preachers in Poland Relief Ministryto Poland Training Forei^ Students New Testaments and Biblesto Poland and Russia Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian andUkranian Languages Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners byCorrespondence Preaching in Camps, Churches and at Rallies WorkAmongForeignSpeaking People inthe United States of America

Paul Bajko, Director

March, 1977

I am sure that all of us will remember the coldest winter inthe last 170yeaxsBut the cold weather did not stop us from serving the Lord. Good Lord leadme through snow, storm and subfreezing temperature to Faith Promise Rally inAuburn, 111.and Tallahassee, Fla. and George Bajenski to Springfield, O.andRussiaville, Ind.The cold temperature did not stop us from visiting people neither from sending messages to Poland and other countries.The businness for the Lord is the most important in our lives and with Hispromise "I will be with you always" we are able to move on.

In these first two months of the New Year, in addition to teaching at ECC.preaching and visiting in Baltimore, we were able to write many articles forour Polish magazine, to publish it and send to Poland and many other countries .We received many requests for Christian literature, Bibles and song booksand we were able to fulfill those requests.Bro. Winnik faithfully prepares and records messages and sends them to twoRadio stations in Europe which beam the Gospel of Christ to Eastern Europe.The response is great.We thank God for the Gospel Broadcasting Mission which pays time at the Monte Carlo station. From April the cost of broadcast will go up 8%. The Gospel Broadcasting Mission does a great work for the Lord and deserves financial support.We are happy that George Bajenski and family moved to Bel Air Feb. 18, andGeorge is engaged in full ministry of the Dept. of Missions especially inyouth work and Radio ministry. Together with Bro. Winnik he plans and recordsthe programs.From Poland we have good news from our preachers, radio listeners, recei^iersof literature and from our Youth. The Holy Spirit is touching the soulsthrough preached Word. Our Youth in Poland had 2 weeks of Winter Retreat insouthern part of Poland where they had Bible classes, singing and music, vi-

CHURCH OF CHRIST

IN BIELSK-PODLASKI,

The Church in Bielsk-Podla-ski was established in 1969.

I remember that day verywell. That year I was inPoland for only 5 days andin one of those 5 days theChurch in Polish "Bible Belt"was started.

ii son

^^^B^Peter, Mary, Magdalena, Kostek, .^idrev^lgj pioneering minister of Churchof Christ, became the first

minister. He serves that church till the present day with the help of his 80 yearsold father. Kostek came to U.S.A. in 1959 to study for the ministry under the sponsorship of the Department of Missions. After spending 4 years at Eastern ChristianCollege he went to Lincoln Christian College from which he graduated in 1964 with aBA degree. The same year Kostek returned to Poland to serve the Lord in his nativecountry. He was instrumental together with George Bajenski and Bro. Winnik in starting the first Christian Service Camp in Poland.Kostek is married and has three children. His wife is very dedicated to the Lordand is a great help for Kostek.In 1970 with the help of Department of Missions the Church in Bielsk- Fodlaski gother own building and in 1971 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Churches ofChrist in Poland with many guests from allover the country and from abroad.

The present building is small, and theyhope in the near future to build a largerand more adequate building.

The Lord is blessing the work inFodlaski.

Bielsk-

Kostek, in addition to his ministry in thelocal congragation, visits many small congregations in the area and radio listeners.He also guides younger preachers and helpsthem in their work. He is very active inthe Christian Service Camp and with youngpeople. 5oth Anniversary of Churches of Christ

"Ring the Bells . . .let the whole world know"

News Irom George, Vera and Benjamin BajensklSince chis is the first time that we' meet some of

m A you on this expanded mailing list of Ring the Bells and "Lti Department of Missions , friends,we would like to share

with you today some general information about our life.\| and work.

The name "Ring the Bells - Polish Mission" was givento us by our friends in the United States in 1965,

^ when after completing my undergraduate studies at Ea-stern Christian College and Lincoln Christian CollegeI began my ministry in Poland. The words "Ring theBells, are just the beginning of a beautiful songwhich became a powerful motivation and a reminder in

H W life and Christian ministry. There is much workthat needs to be done in this world before Christ*s

second return to claim His own and we want to be involved in this number of thefew who love and care. This is why we have to Ring the Bells for Christ ourKing.If you have not heard our message, I hope it will be possible for us to visitwith you, sing our song and share our message soon.You see, Poland is just one such needy place where there are many good and e-ven religious people, but who do not know the whole truth of the Gospel. It isour responsibility to tell them. We have been doing this for the last 1.12 yearsalready being actively involved in the life of the Church in Poland. But nowcame an even greater challenge and opportunity! We have joined our effortswith the ministry of the Department of Missions. This united effort enablesus to serve the needs of the Polish Christians better than before. We continueto assist the Churches in a special youth ministry, but not being able to bethere personally all of the time, we continue to preach and to sing the Gospelthrough the means of radio. By this means the whole world has the opportunityto know who Jesus is.Right now, all three of us, have moved into an appartment in the city of BelAir, Md. We are located about 7 miles from Bro. Bajko and 21 miles from Bro.Winnik. We are attending and assisting the work of the Slavic Church of Christin Baltimore. We meet with Bro. Bajko and Bro. Winnik regularly, work togethei;discuss the latest news from Poland and make proper decisions. For the next several months we'll be traveling, visiting churches sharing the story of ourmi-nistry in Poland and Germany.We will be happy to hear from you and to visityoualso. Please write us and remember us in your prayers and support, George.

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siting of neighbouring villages with the message and special meetings each night.Dela completed translation of beautiful Cantata "Jesus is Coming" by J.W.Petersonand we received permition froip the "Singspiration" to publish it in Polish.We thank God that we can serve Him full ^ime this way and see the fruits of thisgreat ministry.We thank you, beloved friends - supporters, who help us and are co-laborers inthis great work. ^ yMay the Lord bless you real good!

NEWS FROM POUJW^

RADIO LISTENER."Yesterday I heard again the Voice of Good News through the radio. I have alreadyheard you many times and I fully agree wit:h your preaching. This is a great mission in which you are involved. You speak to the Polish people all around theworld. Many people in our village listen to this program and it brings us greatblessing. I am a practising Roman Catholic living in the south of Poland. Afterlistening to the radio and comparing it with what I have in my religion, I ampoor and needy. I would like to know more about the salvation od my soul. I wantto be saved and I want real faith in Jesus Christ which is built on the foundation of Holy Scriptures. In one of your pijograms you mentioned that if anyonewanted a New Testament you could send one. I shall be grateful if you will sendme one if it is possible and not much trot^ble. Please pray for me, that I couldhave an experience of living faith. M.F."

CHRISTIAN YOUTH."Greetings from old Poland! Beloved in Lord Jesus Christ, Bro. and Sister Bajko.We thank God for your love and sacrifice. W^, the youth of the Church in Wl. havethis special privilege to thank you, because you brought us so much joy - yousent us a beautiful organ. This beautiful instrument sounds sweet tones of musicfor the glory of God. It was our dream for many years and now it is reality. 0,how beautiful it sounds when we sing from your songbooks. We will remember youalways in our prayers, 2 Thes. 2:13-17. Please remember in your prayers our congregation, our youth and our city. Please come and visit us. May the Lord sendyou health, joy and may He reward you abundantly. The Youth from Wl."

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DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS

Bel air, Maryland 21014

OUR MiMisnrsAssistance in Establishment of New Congregations Publishing ofChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support of Preachers in Poland Relief Ministryto Poland# Training Foreign Students New Testaments and Biblesto Poland and Russia Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian andUkranian Languages Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners byCorrespondence Preaching in Camps, Churches and at Rallies Work Among Foreign Speaking People in the United States ofAmerica

Dear Friends:

Paul Bajko, Director

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May, 1977

Jnaome Tax is paid^ refunds received, now we can relax and take it easy. Canwe?The words "He arose!" sound constantly in our minds and hearts and we hearour Master's voice "Peace be unto you, as my Father sent me, even so send Iyou!"Once we received peace, forgiveness, reconciliation and tasted how good it isto be with the Lord, we would like to share the glorious Good News withthose who are outside of Christ, in darkness, in turbulance, in poverty, instruggle, fight and death. We want and we must tell them about the RisenSaviour who gives peace and life.We thank God that we live in J^erica, the greatest country in the world. Wehave everything in abundance: Freedom, prosperity, comfort, beautiful Churches and rich literature.

Departement of Missions which is engaged in the great ministry of proclama -tion of that Good News needs your assistance.Last month we were able to send S 4,000.00 to Poland to purchase a buildingin B.P. where a new congregation will be started.

1. We need now S 2,400.00 for printing of 4000 copies of Life of Christvisualized and Book of Acts, Vis.

2. We need over $ 1,000.00 to send over 70 packages of used clothing toPoland. It may be the last shipment because of the high postage. Westarted sending used clothing to Poland 20 years ago. At that time onepackage costed S 6,-, now it is S 18,-. God's people send to us goodclothing, but we need money for postage: at least 50 ^ per lb. Thereisstitl great need for such ministry but we can not afford it, unless together with clothing we will receive money for the postage.

S. We need S 4,000.00 to purchase a mission oar. I do much traveling - a-bout 50,000 miles per year. Flights are very expensive. Having a mission car with tax exempt credit cards we save lots of money. Every

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CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WARSAW

the helpIH roshevich property was bought at Pulaskify Iri 1948 April 13 after extensive repair

:,^iA building, the building was dedi -cated marking the beginning of the NewTestament Church in Warsaw.

^ ^Jerzy Sacewicz, pionier of the Church

Christ Poland, became thethe hethere the present

Warsaw the yearsll^^r^ro. and Sister Sacewic^^^^l when Bro. Sacewicz was imprisoned, Bro.

Bajenski served as the mnister of thecongregation. After release of Bro. Sa

cewicz Bro. Bajenski was serving as an evengelist and second preacher to Warsawcongregation.

In 1967 with the help of Department of Missions Warsaw Church was able to move tolarger sanctuary in the same building, with baptistry and Sunday School rooms.After return from United States George Bajenski was assisting Bro. Sacewicz and became Youth minister until his departure from Poland. At that time under leadeibhipof George they built a hall for youthactivities in the basement.

In 1977 with the help of Departmentof Missions the church built a radio

Church of Christ. Owosso-, Mich., Bro.

The Church in Warsaw is growing. From12 members in 1948 the membershipgrewto 100. They have an active SundaySchool, choir and a youth groupIn 1976 Warsaw Church began a newwork not far from Warsaw,

Warsaw Conaregation

iBaotismal service in tfarsawl

Warsaw church supports the Christian Service Camp.With a microbus provided by Bro.Paul Bajko and George Bajenski theyouth and evengelistic team visitother churches in villages and cities with the Word of God.

Warsaw church also distributes allliterature and song books sent bythe Department of Missions and doesthe follow - up work of our radiolisteners.

con. from page 1.

penny, every dollar is given by God's people in the name of the Lord and we wantto use it wisely, eaonomiGally. in the service of the Lord.

Tlease consider this appeal prayerfully and help us now.May the Lord bless you richly,

Voters in His service.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

"Dear Brother and Sister Bajko, Thanks so much for the hospitality of yourhome on January 6 and 7. The comforts of your home and delicious meals sharedare greatly appreciated! To come to know you better and to learn of the greatreaches of the Gospel work in Poland were a special privilege to me.I am sure that we will see great extensions and progress in the Polish Christian ministry. May God bless the work as Bro. Bajenski works with you in thisministry for Christ! Gratefully in Christ, Harry Randolph"

Dear Bro. Bajko, Back in the 50*s when I was a child you came to spend aweek at White Oak Christian Service Camp in Moberly, Mo. I was very impressedwith your testimony and teaching that week, consequently, all through the yearsI have been interested in your work. - I am very happy I can now send somethiigto help with your work in Poland. May the Lord bless you and your wife.Mrs P.Qsre."

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"Ring the Bells . .let the whole world know"

News from George, Vera and Benfamln BafenakI

In addition to our present Youth and Music ministry with Churches i^ in Poland we began working with Bro. Winnik in preparing -m ^ programs for two powerful radio stations in Western Europe. One3 ' them is Trans World Radio in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and the other^ IBRA in Lisbon, Portugal. Both stations have good reception on

short wave receivers in Poland. Personally we were listening of-ten to these stations while living in Poland.Now we are receiving letters from many of our listeners, just likethis one which recently was received from a place called Mikaszow-ka in Poland: "Not so long ago I began to "listen to your program

and I have now heard it five times, I am glad to hear this Good News from'a farcountry. My husband, our children and I wait impatiently for your teaching fromthe Bible. One evening I sat by the radio and I was turning the knob for shortwaves and so for the first time I heard in Folish language the words about Christour Lord. I listen to the end to the message and hymns. The Lord spoke to myheart. If it is possible please send me the words of those holy hymns which youuse in the program. Maybe a small hymn book so that my husband^ children and Ican sing together. We will be listening to your programs regularly."

Letters like this, and many others answer the question why we like to be involvedin Radio ministry. This is the challenge that we are gladly accepting - topreach Christ to millions who do not know Him, to send to them Bibles, and otherChristian literature or songs that will bring them closer to the Lord. We praythat the Lord will open their hearts to the truth.From among churches in Poland we ..hava.... special groups of dedicated Christians,who are visiting our radio listeners and this way the work is progressing.

From youth activities in Poland we have had good reports from our Winter Campthat was conducted in February. Arrangements for this camp we were able to makepersonally when last fall we were in Poland. 34 young people from different congregations participated in this program.By now we are settled in our Bel Air apartment and are little more acquaintedwith a few Christian Churches in this area. I have been preaching in the SlavicChurch of Christ in Baltimore and we visited some of our supporting Churches inOhio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Now we are looking forward to our SummerCamp program and visits in many more churches that sent to us invitations.We thank God for every opportunity of service.

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DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONSEastern Christian College

BEL BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance inEstablishment ofNew Congregations Publishing of Christian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language Spiritual MaterialandMoral Support ofPreachers inPoland Relief Ministry to Poland Training Foreign Students New Testaments and Bibles to Poland andRussia Radio Ministry in Polish, Russian and Ukranian Languages Follow-up Work of Radio Listeners by Correspondence Preachingin Camps, churches and at Rallies Work Among Foreigtt SpeakingPeople in the United States of America Christian Service Camps andYouth ministryin Poland CuttingChristianRecords.

Paul Bajko,Director

July, 1977

"FOR OUR HEARTS SHALL REJOICE IN HIM, BECAUSE WE HAVE TRUSTEDIN HIS HOLY NAME" Psl. 33:21

How great it is to trust in the Lord! The whole ministry of the Department ofMissions is based upon the trust in the Lord.One late night in March I received a telephone call from Poland. On the otherside was Kostek Jakoniuk and Peter Bronowicki. They said: "Brother Bajko^ thereis property on sale in Biala Podlaska where is no New Testament ChKroh. l^ewantto start a ohurah there and Bro. Bronowiaki decided to move to B.P. and begin anew work. Vie need S 4^000.00 to buy the property"The decision was made instantly. In the next few days we forwarded S 4,000.00,the property was purchased in the name of three trusted preachers: Peter Bronowicki, Kostek Jakoniuk and Jozef Wrobel, and May 21-st Peter Bronowicki leftan established work in Olsztyn to start a new work in B.P.

There are many radio listeners ^in

P(Xu^ Property in Biala Podlaska

M/M Ba.iko, Fer. Karel, K.Sacewicz

CHURCH OF CHRIST IN KATOWICE

The Katowice Church is one of our younger congregations in Poland. It is located in the southernpart of Poland which is center of Polish industry.For the first time in 1973 a group of about twentyChristians lead by the brother Ferdynad Karel family started work in the suburb of this greatcity. From the beginning of their new ventureof faith they received help and encouragement fromGeorge Bajenski who was at that time working inPoland. God was blessing this new work. There weremany trials and problems that this small group ofChristians had to face during the first two yearsof their existance, but with God's leading andprotection everything worked toward a good ending.As of the Summer 1975 this Church was meeting re

gularly on one of the main streets in the city in the apartment of Bro. Karel.Katowice, being an University city, has many young people, and so our new church hasrapidly developed an active youth program which gave good results. Soon serviceswere attended by as many as sixty to eighty people. The apartment became too smallto accomodate the needs of the growing congregation. Here Cc'me the greatly appreciated financial help from the Department of Missions, a building has been purcha -sed and they were able to move to a larger and better location.Tis Congregation has two services each Lord's Day and two Bible study and prayer meetings. They have an active group of young people, married couples and a very goodmusical group.

our

to preach there, to see thebuilding and to pray toge- ^ Hther with Bro. Karel as they [HH ^ Hwere ad-ipting the building ^for the house of worship. ^HbEK|Just a few days ago Bro.Ka-rel wrote to me: "Bro.Bajko,the Lord is blessing usgreatly. Few weeks agoyoung man^ educated in in-

IccWy was on the ^^^^1train. Through the window hesaw our church. He got out at

, , , . j ThG dedication of the new house of worshipt-^/-?'next stat^on and atten- ^ded our service. The Wordof God touched him end he gave his heart to Jesus."

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RING BELLS.,, GEORGE AND VERA BAJENSKI

Six months have passed since our return from Poland, but it seems as though it wasmuch, much longer! Possibly this feeling is so strong because of so many importantthings that have happened during this time in our life.Since we became an integral part of the work of the Department of Missions, wefeel even a greater responsibility for the ministry in Poland. One major additionto our work is the radio ministry.

During the past six months we have also travelled intensively here in the States,covering more than 20,000 miles visiting Churches, some colleges and many individual homes of Christian friends sharing everywhere our testimony of the work inPoland, singing and preaching. On many of these trips we were able to travel asa whole family with Vera and Benjamin, our son, who is rapidly growing into a 3years old boy.God was blessing us in a wonderful way and protecting in all our travells.We thankHim for His care. Also we do thank all of you, our Friends, who so faithfully remember us in your prayers and financial support.Although we are now working with the Department of Missions, the Department doesnot have any special funds for our living expenses. Our LIVING - LINK supportcomes through the Department from Churches and individuals who are interested inour work here and in Poland. For this reason we would like to say once more, howmuch we depend upon your faithful support. In addition to our living-link weneed your assistance in our radio ministry.Let us just look for a minute at the needs of our Polish Radio ministry, which isa sure way through which we can bring Christ's message to the lost millions livingin Eastern Europe: To buy time for just 15 minutes program it costs from 85 to150 dol. What about equipment? We have some good professinal tape recorders, butin order to produce quality programs ^we have to have another professional - BBlrecorder, microphones, record plaj^r 'A {SBj 1]^}. v^to record music, etc. ^ jW MSBLast year Department od Missions sentsome equipment to Poland on whichGospel music and songs are recordedfor our broadcast, and cassetts are

for

Tliere is aneedfor more equipment. Weare building a studio in Warsaw atPulaska St. Church of Christ and it i- ^should be equipped properly also. '' ^Your help will enable us to send the -|i|||message of salvation to many in Po- *1 j Warsaw Church Choir records songsland and other countries. This is .

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Warsaw Church Choir records songs

the only ministry of independent Christian Churches - Churches of Christ from theunited States on behalf of Christian work in Poland.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTFROM JANUARY 1st TO JUNE 30, 1977

A. During the six months period Department of Missionsreceived from churches, groups and individuals S 55,126.12

B. During the same period of time the expenditures were as follows:1. Living - link support for: PAUL BAJKO, BOLESLAW WINNIK,

GEORGE BAJENSKI, secretarial and bookkeeping help S

2. Insurances, cocial security, tax. Blue Cross and BlueShield

3. Office supply ^4. Promotion and travels of Paul Bajko and George Bajenski.5. Newsletter and Conventions

6. Funds sent to Poland

7. Literature

8. Utilities

9. Mr. and Mrs Paul Bajko trip to Holy Land /money raised byindividual members of Guidance Committee/

10. Purchase of the new Mission car,

11. Misc

17,858.63

2,461.12

423.90

3,896.68

1,015.22

18,657.12

734.46

351.59

3,812.50

5,594.10

276.00

TOTAL S 55,081.32

TO ALL OUR FAITHFUL CONTRIBUTORS WE EXPRESS C^UR SINCERE THANKS. P.B.

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George Bajenski,Radio (3 VoiiJ/i Minister

DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish MinistryEastern Chiistian College

BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment of New Congregations Publishing ofChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support of Preachers in Poland Relief Ministry toPoland 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 inCamps, Churches and at Rallies Work Among Foreign SpeakingPeople in the United States of America * Christian Service Camps andYouth Ministry in Poland Cutting Christian Records

November, 1977

LIFE OF Christ and new testament heroes, visualized

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Over 20 years ago I saw the first copy of Life of Christ visualized in theEnglish language.Holding that copy in my hands I thought; "What a wonderful weapon in winningsouls for Christ in Poland."Poland is in 95% a Roman Catholic countriy. Many times, when Bible is offeredto Catholic people they will not accept it because, they say: "We are notinterested in another religion". But they do not raelize that we do not wantto give them "another religion" but Christ, who is "the Way, the Truth, andthe Life".

The Life of Christ, Vis. is the most ideal book to show that Way, Truth andLife and give the people new life.As soon as the children, young people and adults see the cover of the bookwith a picture of Jesus, they become reverend, solemn and respectful. Thenthey turn te pages and read under each picture the Word of God - there is nohuman interpretation - just pure Scripture taken from the New Testament.The 3 books contain the whole life of Jesus Christ from His birth to Resurrection with the outlined plan of salvation on the last page. Then the readers are lead into the Book of Acts - Ney Testament Heroes, Visualized.After they read and studied the Life od phrist and New Testament Heroes,theywant to know more from the Word of God and they want to read the whole NewTestament and the whole Bible.

In 1956 I met Bro. LaVerne Morse who gavii me S 200.00 for publication of Lifeof Christ, vis. in Polish.First we translated and published the Life of Christ, vis. Book Nr. 3 in Polish and Russian languages and sent it to Poland. In the next couple ofmonths thousand copies were gone and letter after letter arrived for more copies. The requests for this book came from all kinds of people; our friends,from strangers, from non-Christians, from Catholics, Protestants, priests,pa-stors, ministers. We were flooded with requests.Then we started to work on translation of Book I and II and New TestamentHeroes I.Here, in a wonderful way, the Church of Christ in Markle, Ind. came with financial help and we were able to publish this time 4 books - the completeLife of Christ, vis. and first part of the Book of Acts.It was gone again in a couple of months. More requests were coming, so wehad to repeat the publications almost evAry second year.All our supplies are gone but requests are piling on our desk constantly -from Poland, Czechoslovakia, Australia, Germany, England and other countrieswhere Polish people live.Here I will quote few letters:

"I turn to you with great petition. I just finished my studies at the Evan -gelical school of Theology and I teach children in Bratislava. In the beginning it is hard to give to children biblical material which they will understand, so I am turning to you for help - please send me several copies of Life of Christ, vis. May the Lord bless yotj. With respect, A.B."

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'*! turn to you with great petition, please send me Life of Christ, vis. all 3'books and New Test. Heroes. These books are mobilizing not only me but all myneighbours to read pure Word of God, because colored pictures help us to un-destand the Gospel. It is also easer for the children and youth to gain knowledge from the Life of Christ, vis. Once more I beg you. I am praying for youGod bless you. M.O.".

I can quote letter after letter but these two will be sufficient to show whatblessed books they are. Many young as well as old souls accepted Lord JesusChrist as personal Savior because of these books.But all our supplies are exhosted and we have to say "sorry, no more".We prayed and planned to repeat the publications again, but found that the price is very high! It will cost S 1.00 per book plus shipment, nevertheless wedecided to go ahead believing that Lord will provide the funds. But Lord hassomething greater in store for us;We received good news from Poland that permission was granted to publish thosebooks in Poland. PRAISE GOD FOR SUCH GREAT NEWS!After meeting with Bro. Small and Bro. Carter from Standard Publishing Co.permission was granted for publishing the books and Standard Publishing Co. madecolor negatives for us for S 2,450.00 which is comparatively low price.When this news letter will reach you negatives will be in Poland and 10.000copies of each book will be printed in Poland - 50.000 copies all together.Till this time we translated and published only 4 books, now it was added afifth book; New Test. Heroes II, so the whole Book of Acts will be completed.As far as I know, so far only Polish translation has the whole set of 5 books.On this publication we are saving at least S 40,000.00 by printing in Poland.I do not know how much it will cost in Poland for paper, making plates andprinting but it will cost several thousand dollars. Brethren in Poland willmake sacrifice to raise money but it will be impossible for them to carry thewhole load, so we ASK YOU in the name of the Lord, to help the Polish brethren to publish those great books which will lead many souls to Christ.

We are approaching the great Thanksgiving day in U.S. and soon after thatChristmas. Our hearts are turned to those great events and the greatest giftof God - Jesus.Please help to give Jesus to thousands of children, young people and old in^'oland and other countries by sending your special LOVE GIFT and OFFERINGtoward the publication of 50.000 copies of Life of Christ, Vis. and Book ofActs, vis.Permission by the Polish government is given for 1977 and everything shouldbe published this year!.

Please send your contributions to DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS, P.O. Box 629, BelAir, Md. 21014 in enclosed envelope with notation at the bottom of the check"Polish Life of Christ, vis.

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We thank Christian Standard Co. for the permission and the negatives and wethank all of you who are concerned and interested in evangelization of Polishpeople. ^ Yours in Christ, ^

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN OLSZTYN

IvjMr. and Mrs Sergiusz Kobus

Olsztyn church was the first Church of Christ established in Poland after theSecond World War in 1945. Bro. Sacewicz, Bro. Winnik and Bro. Korniluk werethe first members and preachers of that congregation.The Church became very active and was known as the church with many specialprojects: Help for the needy, establishment of orphanage, publication of songbooks, etc. The Lord was adding to the Church many through Christian baptism.The Church had a choir of 24 members. The Church lead also special courses forchoir leaders and church leaders. By 1949 it was the largest congregation inPoland.When Bro. Sacewicz moved to Warsaw to start a new work in 1947 and Bro. Winnikin 1949, Bro. M. Korniluk became the minister of the church till his death in1971. Olsztyn church was instrumental in establishing a congregation in Lidz.Warm., Gorowo Ilawiec, Bartoszyce, Dzwierrzuty and other place's.Bro. P. Bronowicki served as the minister from 1971 till May 1977. When Bro.Bronowicki moved to B.P. to start a new work Bro. Sergiusz Kobus was called asthe minister of the church.Bro. Kobus became Christian as a young person in his village in the easternpart of Poland. He attended special Bible training course and was very activein his home church. Later Bro. Kobus moved to Gdansk where for many years hewas assistant to the minister of the church. In 1974 he was called to becomeminister in Bialogard where he led many souls to Christ.Bro. Kobus is dedicated man of God and hard working preacher. He is married andhas 2 children, both of them are married.The Lord is blessing the ministry of Bro. Kobus and the Congregation.Being close to Ostroda they are making great contribution to the Christian Service Camp.

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