Bajenski George Vera 1980 Poland

George Bajenski,Radio 6 Youth Minister

DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - POLISH MINISTRY

Eastern Christian CollegeP.O. Box 629

Bel Air, Maryland 21014

January, 1980 ^ 0,

"give an account of thy stewardship" luk. 16:2

Paul Bajko,Director

"Steward" - "Emploee in a large family, or on a large estate" Webster's Dictionary.

For many years we are employed by the largest family of Children of God - theChurch and our ministry is entrusted to us by the church on a large estate - theworld. Jesus said: "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to everycreature" Mark 16:15.Dear Friends, You entrusted into our hands the ministry of reconciliation and youprovide us with prayers and finaces. Over S 100,000.00 you gave gladly and willingly during the past year and we thank you and God for it.Now in the begining of this new 1980 year we want to give an account of our ste-warsdhip:We all were and are engaged in the great ministry of preaching the preciousGospel from the pulpits, in homes, through radio and cassett ministry, publica -tions, distribution of Bibles and New Testaments, letters anri hospitality.Last year we preached in over 100 churches in America and Poland, hold 20 FaithPromise Rallies, preached to Slavic people in Baltimore.Twice a week the Gospel is beamed through powerful station in Europe to Polandand other countries in Europe. Hundreds of letters with requests for Bibles, N. T.song books and other Christian literature and with questions about salvationwere received by us here. All those letters were answered and requests fulfilled.Also a new poem book^ Life of Christ and Book of Acts, Vis. were published. Onenew book "The Harmony of Science and the Scripture" and one pamphlet "What CuredNaaman's Leprosy?" were translated and will be published this year.Hundreds of cassetts with messages in Word and music were prepared and sent toPoland.Our other ministry is through preachers and workers inPoland: 20 full time preachers and 10 part time workers were suported financially and provided with necessary materials. Past summer one church and one mission place were opened. OverS 10,000 were sent for church buildings and repairs. Many churches reported baptismal services- souls were saved and added to the Kingdom.Christian Service Camp was a great success last year - 30 souls accepted Christthere. A new kitchen and dining hall are greatly needed, so again we contributedS 4,000 to buy building material. The work* will start in the spring by free laborof preachers and members of the congregations.Our ministers in Poland do also the follcw-up work with radio listeners.We thank God for all of you, who are co-laborers with us. We are looking forwardto be your emploees for this year of 1980 again. Please continue to pray aiid support us. Inflation is visible everywhere but we do not dare to slack in the Lord'swork because sin increases and satan endangers every soul, but the Lord is on ourside and with your prayers and support we will achieve many victories for the glory of God. bless you richly! /clu/

ALASKAFred Green

ARIZONAMt. View Christian Oh..Scottsdale Christian Ch.ARKANSASLt. Col. and Mrs. J. BilbyMiss J. MunnCALIFORNIAM/M E. BarbeeMrs. V. BreckenridgeMrs. Z. DouglasM/M A. EdwardsJes. HackettM/M R. FrantzEastside Christian Ch.Miss t. LuckeyM/M K. LuckeyLa Habra:F. Christian Ch.Lakewood: F. Christian Ch.Miss E. ParfionowHaz. ScottUniv. Ave Christian Church,BakersfieldCOLORADORostwit TwinsDELAWAREMrs. Sh. McDonaldMeadowood'Ch. of Ch.FLORIDAAvon Park Christian Ch.Op. CarperCocoa Beach: Worn. Miss. S.Mrs. M. GarrettM/M A. HaukeJax: Mandarin Christian Ch.

N. Shore Christian Ch.Moore Hav: Lakeport Ch. Ch.Mrs. 0. MayerKissinanee: Christian Ch.M/M G. MillerN.Port Richey: F. Ch. Ch.

Worn. Miss. GroupOcala; Central Ch. Ch.Mrs. L. OlsonSanford Christian Ch.S. Daytona Christian Ch.St. August. F. Christian Ch.St. Cloud: F. Christian Ch.

CONTRIBUTOFLA /cont./Tallahas. F. Ch. Ch.Taiiq>a: Centr. Ch.Ch.

NWest Ch. Ch.Church in the WildwoodMrs. H. YorkGEORGIAColl. Park: F. Ch. Ch.

Mrs. Ch. NelmsN.Dekalb Ch.Ch. DoravilleAlpha Aux. DouglasvilleE. Point: Cawthon and Holl.Patricia HallRiverdale Christian Ch.Savennah: Chatham Ch. Ch.

Savannah Ch.Ch.So. Gardens Ch.Ch.

Snellville Christian Ch.Mrs. J. ThomasILLINOISAssumtion Ch. Ch.Auburn Chistian ChurchBolinbrook: F. Ch. Ch.Bronstown: Bethany Ch.Ch.Burnside Ch. Miss. Soc.Carmi: F. Christian Ch.

Ladies CouncilChampain: F. Christian Ch.Cisne Christian Ch.Clarendon Hills: Ch. Ch.Crystal Lake Ch. Ch.Danville: Sec. Ch. of Ch.

So. Side Ch.of Ch.Decatur: NWest Christian Ch.Elkhart Christian ChurchElkville: Christian Church

Ron MullensEllery Mar. Peop. ClassEnfield: Christian Church

Mrs. M. BlakemoreLoyal Workers ClassJ. Frymire

Fairfield: F. Christian Ch.M/M R. Bruce

Ferris Christian Ch.Fisher Church of ChristGirard: Boston Chapel Ch.Ch.Grayville: F. Christian Ch.Harvey: Central Ch. Ch.Herrin: F. Christian Ch.

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ILLINOIS /cont./Jacksonville: F. Ch. Ch.M/M M. KimbrelLa Harpe: M/M M. BiceLouisville: Mrs M.CreamerM/M G. LithgawMrs. J. MaynardMilford Christian Ch.Minier Christian Ch.M/M J. MurphyMurphysboro: F. Ch. Ch.

M/M F. WrightNewton: M/M R. BowerOttawa: S.Side Ch. Ch.M/M J. OglesbyParis Christian Ch.J. PiercyPleasant Plains:M/M BalardShelbyville: Shelby Ch.Ch.Sheldon Christian Ch.Springfield: So. Side Ch.Ch.

Mr. H. WrightStreator: B. CoeStronghurst: Afternoon M.Soc.Mrs. S. WashburnWayne City: Keens Ch. Ch.M/M H. BarlowWest Frankfort: F. Ch. Ch.

Mrs. J. Bay-los

M/M D. WomackM. WolfeINDIANABoswell Church of ChristBioomington: Dr. D. IllmanBrazil: Berea Ch. Ch.Burlington: Faith Ch. of Ch.

Burl. Ch. of Ch.M/M E. Rodkey

Camden: M/M J. StewartClarks Hill Ch. Ch.Converse Ch of Ch.Cortland Ch. C. "Go Ye"Crawfordsville: Y.Chypel Ch.

Mr. J. SmithElletsville Christian Ch.Elwood: Harmony Ch. Ch.Evansville: F. Ch. Ch.

Worn. Ch. Serv.C.Garrett: M. Pearson

INDIANA /cont./Greencasle Ch. Ch.Greentotm: Merid. St.C.Ch.Highland: M. HouseholderIndianapolis:M/M M.Andrews

Bethany Ch. Ch.Chapel Rock Ch.Ch.M/M G. CowanSouthport H. Ch.Ch.M/M P. ReevesFr. TolanTraders Point Ch.Ch,Wom M.Soc. Tr. Point

Kendallville Church of ChristLadoga: Mae HillLafayette: Brady Lane Ch. of Ch.

Linwood Ch. of Ch.Lagrange: M/M S. PlatnerLynn: F. Church of ChristMarkle Church of ChristMartinsville: Liberty Ch.Ch.Medaryville: Christian Church

L. TannerMedora: B. TannerMichigantown: Mrs. R. NewellMontezuma Ch. Ch.Nashville Ch. Ch.Oxford Church of ChristPlainfield:Christian Ch.

Byrl McClureMrs. E. Rivers

Richland Christian Ch.Roanoke: Beach Grove Ch.of Ch.Rockville Christian Ch.Russiavilie:Come Join Class

West Point Ch.Ch.Crusaders ClassMain St. Ch.Ch.

Shelbyville: Town and Contry Ch.Ch.S. Bend: River Park Ch of Ch.

L. DieskeWhiteston: New Hope Ch. Ch.KANSASTh. BarnettMrs. Leo BellingerMr. Wm. PierpontMrs. G.B. SmithKENTUCKYCorinth: Antioch Ch. of. Ch.

M/M H. Ingrain

KENTUCKY /cont./Hartford: Go Ye CouncilC.H. HerronFt. Mitchel: Lakeside Ch.ChLexington: Aud. Class B.C.C

M/M N. Gross, JrMrs. B. Scott

Louisville: Okolana Ch. Ch.M/M R. HallM/M C. Puckett

Maysville: Church of ChristMrs. A, King

Richmond: M/M T. JonesM/M Ch SteeleR. Maggard

Robards: Pleasant V. Ch.ChSturgis: F. Christian Ch.M/M S^udebackerMARYLANDBaltimore: Bouleward C.C

Slavic Ch. of Ch,B. Winnik

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

Frederick: F. Christian Ch.Havre de Grace; F. Ch. Ch.

M. WayJoppa: Mountain Ch. Ch

Th. McGheeRising Sun: Mr. R.McDonaldRockville: Ch.of Ch. at MNSalisbury: A.B. WellsUp. Marlboro:F.C.C at BroakMASSACHOSETTSBedford: Church of ChristMr. R. DistefanoMICHIGANBuchanan: Church of ChristMrs. L. GarrisonKalamazoo: Oakland Dr.Ch.C.West Lansing Ch. of Ch.Owosso: F. Church of ChistM/M J. RobertsSwartz Creek: Calvary C.C.Wyoming: Woodview Ch. Ch.MINNESOTAMinneapolis: Univ. Ch of C.MISSOURIHannibal: S.Side Ch. Ch.

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MISSOURI /cont./H. Mc CullySedalia: Parkview C.Ch.

.St. Louis: Jennings Ch.

.F. Roberts

.Webb City: R. CoonsMONTANAK. SilverNEBRASKAM/M S. GrasmickScottsbluff: Ch. at BryantNEVADAR. HazardLas Vegas: C. Ch. Ch.NEW JERSEYParsipany Ch. Ch.NEW MEXICOAlbq: Ridgecrest Ch.Ch.Las Cruces:M/M N. Malm

, J. MalmLos Lunas Ch. Ch.NEW YORKCh. A LeeBeaver Rd C.C RochesterAlvin ReesN. CAROLINACary Christian Ch.Clemmons: Muddy C.C.C.

Mrs. M. HeattEden: Draper Ch. Night C.M/M E. FloydGreenville: Mt, Pleas. Ch.R. HarkeyJamesville: Pol. Chap. Ch.R. Rapids: F.Ch.Ch. R.Dep.M/M W. ConnellWashington: F. Ch. of Ch.Miss Lyda RespersOHIOAkron: W. Akron C of C.

Opal HendleyBarberton: Sherman C.bf C.Caldwell: F. Ch. of Ch.Canton:Moreland C.Ch.

M/M V. Neis

Centenburg:Milford .C.'of C.Dorkas Soc.

Cincinnatti:M/M J. CottonWest.Hills C.of C.

Cincin. /Cont/ OHIO OKLAHOMA;D. Royer Glencoe Ch. Of Ch.Forest Dale CofC Mrs. M. McNeil

Cleveland; M. Powell M/M J. Worshara, Jr.Columbus:Indian. C of C. OREGON

Norton C. of C Astoria; F. Qi. Ch.M/M S. Banas Beaverton: Ch. Ch.P. Hyer Cloverdale; M/M f. Cunnin-Mrs. R. Kavanauagh ghamM/M A Scott M/M V. Waddell

Defiance; F. Ch. of Ch. H. JullP. Hoffman M/M Ch. Newton

Fairfield Ch. of Ch. Mrs. V.D. McCaulleyGambier; Grove Ch. of Ch. M/M E. Lyda

M/M Ch. Elliott Tllamnrak; Ch. Ch.Grove City; Ch. of Ch. B. Schimraing

R. Horton PENNSYLVANIAHandlton^;W.Side Ch. of Ch. Blanchard Ch. of Ch.Hamersville Ch. of Ch. Bloomsburg; F. Ch of Ch.Jamestown Ch. of Ch. M/M Wm. EunsonLancaster; Fairfield Ch of Ch. Big Run; L. Fetterman

Fifth Ave Ch. of Ch.Central City: Chr. Miss.Soc.Mrs. R. Gordon

Erie: Lake Erie Ch of. Ch.Girard; M/M E.L. SmithJohnstown: Berkley Hills C.C.Kingston: Wyoming Ave Ch. Ch.Lancaster:Church of Christ

Mr. H. MillerMiss M. ZeiglerMcKeesport: F.Ch.Ch

SO. CAROLINABeaufort: Shell Point C.Waltersboro: Northside C.TENNESSEEBristol: Central Ch. Ch

West Hills Ch.M/M W. BishopElizabethon: Valley ForgeHarriman: F.Ch. Ch.Jackson: F. Ch. Ch.J. City; M. Dulaney

Mrs. H. PrestnKnoxv:C.C. Fount. City

Forest Ave Ch. Ch.Maryville: F. Ch. Ch.

M/M J. SprattMrs J. BridgesMrs. 0. EubanksMrs C. HowardM/M E. HastyMrs. E. Franklin

Memphis: H. HurleyMt. City: F Ch. Ch.

Mr. W.V, RamseyTEXASBedford Christian ChurchMr. H. LacheleDenton: M/M B. AldrichJudy ThomasVIRGINIAChatham: Mr.R.Worsham

Loveland Church od ChristMiamisburg Church of ChristMinerva: F. Ch. Ch.Napoleon F. Ch. Ch.Piqua; Ch. of Ch.

D. WeaverRip ley Ch. of Ch. Crus. Cl.Sebring: Ch. of Ch.

Mrs J. SnyderSpringfield: F. Ch. of Ch.

Philathea ClassTrenton Ch of Ch.M/M Ch. ThompsonWashingron CH: Mrs M. Fredrick Waynesburg: F. Ch. Ch.MrsM. Howson. Worthington

Bryn Mawr Ch-. of Ch.Christiansburd: Mrs. Th,Mohonington: Madison Av. C.C.E. K. McQuownCogan House Ch. Ch. Trout Run

FINANCIAL REPORT OD DEPT. OF MISSION FOR 1979A. RECEIVED FROM ALL SOURCES PLUS BAL FROM 1978 5121,342.34A. DISPERSEMENT:

1.Living-link salary for Missionaries and sect. 33,182.162.Housing and utilities 10,376.683.1nisurances, Taxes, S.S., hospitalization 6,057.624.Travels for preyching, rallies, meetings 10,252.285.Purchase of new mission car 6,569.746. Office sup lies and telephone 1,904.237.Poland: preachers, radio, relief buildings... 37,151.008.Christian Literature, Bibles, New Testaments. 4,640.459.Transfet to Polish building fund 4,600.00

10.CPA service, Special 25th Ann. Bonuses. Christmas bonuses 6,515.80

8121.249.96

Fenton

Covington: F. Ch. Ch.M/M L. WeeksJ. Light

Grundy; M/M R. HellerMeadowview; Mrs H.Snodgras

Mt. Carmel Ch.Newbern: Comm. Ch. Ch.New Casle:F.of Johns Creek

Mrs. C. ^fyersNewport: J. Huffman

M/M A. SmithNorfolk: M/M F. ShearinPortsmouth; Vic. Ch. of Ch.Richmond: Fairmount Ch.Ch.

M/M B. GiovannettiM/M J. Lipscombe

Roanoke: Mrs J. SloneSpringfield; Central Ch.Ch.Va. Beach; Mr. 0. MankamyerWEST VIRGINIAOak Grove C.C and Crusadersclass, Beckley; Guyandotte

Ch. of Ch. Huntington;Miss. Soc. Wellsburg; Zion Chapel and Augusta Ch.of Ch. Augusta.WISCONSIN: William McClure, Mrs. Albert Holmes

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DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish MimstryEastern Christian College

BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Esfabjishment of New Congregations Publishing olChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support ofPreachers in Poland * Belie/Ministry toPoland Training Foreign Students New Testaments ahd Bibles toPoland Radio Ministry in Polish, Bussian and Ukranian Languages Follow-up Work o/ Radio Listeners by Correspondence Preaching inCamps. Churches and at Rallies Work Among Foreign SpeakingPeople in the United States 0/America Christian Service Camps andYouth Ministry in Poland Cutting Christian Records

March, 1980

Paul Bajko,Director

FORGOTTEN MEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

FROM THE FIELDS

POLAND:

"Dear Bro. Bajko. We thank God for the new house of worship. Having our own place we have more activities: special meetings, revivals, youth groups, etc.We thank God that we had several baptismal services in 1980 - 10 souls were addedby the Lord to the Church, all of them young people.We still remeber your last visit in our church, your preaching and fellowship.Wewish you God*s blessing in your work. Please remeirfjer us in your prayers. P.N."Warszawa."Dear Brethren. In few words we would like to inform you that we all are well.I would like to thank you, for the gift which I received just before Christmas.In our Church in Warsaw we experience spiritual revival. Young souls accept LordJesus Christ and are baptized into Christ. Ourmission place in Jak. will becomean independent congregation with own preacher, Erwin Karz.Also there is enough of people in the district of Brudna to organize a church, butthey do not have a place where to worship. Presently they meet in the house ofthe deacon Br. Wl. J. Please pray for all of us and help us to get the place ofworship in Brudna. We thank you for your help in spreading the Gospel in Polandand your vital interest in our work. Yours W.W"

Baptismal service in Warsaw

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Baptismal service in BialogardBialogard.

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

It is hard to visit on foot the members of the church, radio listeners, the sickand people who need Christ. I try to do ny best. If I had a car, ny ministrywould be more effective, but I try to do the best I can.Please remember us in your prayers, and once more thank you for all you have done for us. R.SZ."

Bielsk Podlaski

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

NIGERIA

"Beloved in the Lord. Greetings in the name of that only Lord and Saviour theLord Jesus Christ. I was in Poland last year. There I saw some inspirationalsongs in Polish language translated and published by you. I took down youraddress and decided to write to you. The intention is that you may sent me theEnglish version of these song books. Yours, Mr. and Mrs. J.O."

GERMANY

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

ENGLAND

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

RADIO LISTENER

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

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MAY 1 9 198QDEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - Polish Ministry

Eastern Christian CollegeBEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment o/ //eiv Congregations Publishing olChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language * SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support of Preachers in Poland Relief Ministry toPoland Training Foreign Students New Testaments ahd 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

May 19 80

Dear Friends:

Paul Bajko,Director

"In times like these you need a Savior..."

The world is full of problems: unrest, frustration, terrorism, etc. There isno good news in the world today. But in times like these people need onething - salvation and Savior.

We thank God that through you we can bring the Gospel - the Good News from Godto many people who find peace and joy in our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ.In this newsletter we want to share with you Good News which we carry every daythrough our preachers in Poland, through publications. Bibles and Radio ministry.First we would like to share with you the excerpts from a letter of a youngpreacher in Poland.

"Dear Bvo. Bajko. The time flies so fast. We are very busy. In addition tomy duties as the minister in K. I lead Winter Retreat for our Youth, had seve~ral Revival meetings, visited radio listeners and took part in recording songsfor your radio programs.I thank you for your prayers and help which enables us to preach the Gospelwithout worry cibout our physical needs. We also thank you for gifts send tous for renovation of our chapel where we plan to move by the end of this summer.

The last few days I was very busy with one of our prospects who became veryill - cancer. It took lots of effort to locate him in a hospital. His situationfrom human standpoint is hopeless, but God can do everything. Please pray together with us for him and especially for his family. He is very close to thetruth but his wife and two daughters are not so close and may harden theirhearts against God. But we believe that God can change their hearts.

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Winter Youth Retreat

FROM THE FIELDS

At the end of Apvil we willhave a oonferenae of the mi~nidtera of Churches of Christin Vlarsaw and will talk ctoutprogress of the work in Poland and chout our needs andproblems which we face.Also in May we plan to havethe area Rally in B,

Once more we thank you foreverything and may the Lordbless you in your work forHim. Yours in Christ, P,K,"

POLAND:

"Good Dayl I am sure you will be surprised to know where from I have your address. I got your address from the Christian monthly magazine which you publish. My friend receives your magazine and I would like to receive it also regularly. From my first glance at yournagazine I value it very higly because

it has many good articles which teach us the truth not knownto us before. I enclose my address and addresses of my friends who would also like to receiveyour publication. Remain with God's blessing, H.M."

"Dear Sirs: I do not know if it is a chance or the will of God that I foundout from another nun /I am a nun also/ about your great ministry. I heard thatall who ask receive from you songbooks, chorus books and other Christian literature. I would like to ask you to send me some also. I teach children andI would like to teach them religious songs. I trust that you will answer petition. Thank you very much. s. A."

"I am a Roman Catholic. A few years ago I was a lecturer but now I am an organist. I listen to every one of your programs and the Lord is doing somethingin my soul. I cannot explain by this letter but I could say the Lord is spea -king to me in every program and as you mentioned in your last message, I wouldlike to put soul right with God. I understand that religion is not all butI need Christ. Please write to me personally. S.K."

"Dear M/M Bajko. For one Sunday School in Poland I wish to send 10 small bookswith picture stories from the New Testament /Life of Christ, visualized/ aridsongbooks for children in the Polish language. I will pay the bill . Yours, S.R."

RADIO MINISTRY ~ George and Vexa Bajenski

Dear Christian Friends, we would like to share with you a word or two about ourlife and our work, and to express our deepest appreciation for all your prayexsand financial support in our ministry.

In these difficult and unsettled times, Poland continues to be one of the fewcountries in this world where the preaching of the Gospel of our Lord JesusChrist, through radio, is producing very effective results. New souls are beingsaved, and new churches are being established, and all of this is possible because of the faithfulness of many who love and care for the Truth.

As you have already been informed, as of January of this year, all the respon -sibility of our Polish Radio Ministry is resting on my shoulders. I do thankGod for this privilege of preaching, singing, recording, and writing about Himfor His glory! Brother Winnik, to whom God has restored better health from hisrecent illness, is working with a cassette ministry, and other activities, asmuch as the Lord is giving him strength. Thus, our radio ministry continues tobring'joy, peace, and salvation to many.Please do continue to uphold us in your prayers.

With God*s help we are trying to expand our ministry by adding new types of radio programs. We have started producing a new program called, "The Gospel presented in Song." Presently once a month this program takes place of our regularweekly broadcast, but in the future, as funds permit, we would like to have itbroadcasted more often. We develop this program by using several hymns or gospelsongs, which are supported with appropriate Bible verses, short comments, someinteresting story as to how the song was written, or the personal testimony ofthe author and composer. This way the Gospel is being effectively presentedthrough the outreach of music. Slavic people, as you know, are very sensitive tomusic, and we pray that these programs will reach the hearts of many.

At this time I would like to leave with you one request. We have a need, and anopportunity to reach people in Poland with the Gospel through music. RecordedChristian music is not readily available in Poland, but we receive many lettersrequesting, if it is possible, to send some good religious music on tape or records. We would like to answer these requests, and at the same time build up amusic reference library for our radio programs. If you have some new or usedmisical records that you would like to contribute to our Polish ministry, wewould make good use of them. Appropriate songs or musical numbers would be usedfor our radio programs, and some records would be sent to our many friends inPoland who are asking for Christian music. This music can be vocal or instrumental, gospel or much enjoyed spiritual sacred music. You may send it to ouraddress: Department of Missions - Radio Ministry

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

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Just one more piece of information from our personal life and future plans.During the last three years of our life and service here in Maryland, we have developed in our family some health problems - respiratory difficulties such asallergies and asthua. As time is passing, we see that these health problems areprogressively getting worse, therefore, after consulting with our doctors, discussing this with our Mission Committee, and above all, after much prayer wehave started to look into the possibility of relocation from Maryland to someother more acceptable climate, from where we would be able to continue our Polish Radio ministry.Please remember us in this special way in your prayers, as we are seeking God*sguidance. We will be informing you in our future letters of all developments.

Yours, in His service. George and Vera Bajenski

FROM THE FIELDS /cont./

POLAND.

"I am an invalid unable to walk. I have plenty of time and so I listen to yourprogram twice a week. If it is possible send me a New Testament, literature andcassettes of your programs. They will be not only for me but for those who cometo my room. R.O."

"Peace and Grace be unto youfrom our Father and the Lord ''Jesus Christ.In the name of our Youth wesend greetings to you and allchildren of God in USA. JPWe would like to ask you to 1send us several copies of yoursongbooks from which we sing ' ^ # Afor the glory of God. CdB

have in my hands Myour "The

veryPlease tell me how I canceive this magazine regularly- Polish preacher and his wife sing for the glo-May the Lord bless you rich- ry of Godly in this work in leadingpeople to Christ. A.W."

"I am listener of your program "The Voice of the Truth". The program is very goodtut too short. Please send me and my family Bible and other Chistian literature.We wish you all the best. K.R.

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Polish preacher and his wife sing for the glory of God

Radio & youth Minisler

JUL 1 5DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS - PoUsh Ministry

Eastern Ciiristian CollegeBEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUR MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment of New Congregaiions Publishing ofChristian Literaiure and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMatetial and Moral Support oi 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 ofAmerica Christian Service Camps andYouth Ministry in Poland Cutting Christian Records

Paul Bajko,Director

July, 1980

GREAT CELEBRATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam Korenczuk was called as the first minister of the Slavic Church in1961.

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20t:h Anniversary Celebration at Slavic Church of Christ

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

Slavic Church has o good choir, and many activities. At the present timeSlavic Church supports 5 mission projects in 5 different countries.Bro. and Sister Bajko and Bro. and Sister Korenczuk were specially recognizedby the Church during the 20th Anniversary celebration.

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

FROM THE FIELDS

The Department of Missions preaches the Gospel of Christ without ceasing.Every day the message is heard in many ways:1. Many packages with Bibles and Christian literature are sent to hundreds of

peop le.

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

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

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

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

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

7. The Christian Service Camp in Ostroda is expanding its facilities and fewchurches are in the process of remodeling their houses of worship.8. Many letters are written to radio listeners and to the people who inquireabout salvation.

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

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

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

Now I would like to share with you some news from Poland and other places.Bro. Sacewicz from Warsaw wri-

very for the ./IByou me personally, ; H

can thethank you for the funds

you toward the purchase

your

other Mymany packages

May 18, we a dayour church - souls weretized into Christ - one teacher,one university student and one Baptismal Service at Warsaw Church

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

FROM A CATHOLIC FAMILY IN POLAND

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

We would like to tell you, that cassette ministry is growing. There is great needfor funds to purchase the cassettes.The Wyoming Ave Christian Church, Kingston, Pa, Bro. Edmund L. John, minister,purchased last year a beautiful duplicator for over S 1,000.00, so now we can duplicate many cassettes in a minute, but we need cassettes.We can purchase Scotch cassettes of good quality C-60 for 88 cents and C-90for S 1.08.

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

P.O.Box 11347Birmingham, Ala, 35202

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

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

B. EXPENDITURES:

1. Living-link support for P. Bajko, G. Bajenski, B. Winnikand secretary-bookkeper S 17,322.42

2. Housing and Utilities 6,673.883. Taxes, S/S, Hospitalization, Insurances 3,689.954. Travels to preach in the Churches and promotion 4,613.915. Office supplies and Telephone 414.336. Poland: preachers, church buildings, literature,Bibles.. 22,695.877. Newsletter 1,301.008. Miscellaneous 100.00

TOTAL EXP. 56,811.36

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BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014

OUH MINISTRY:Assistance in Establishment ol New Congregations Publishing ofChristian Literature and Song Books in Polish Language SpiritualMaterial and Moral Support oi 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

WHAT A summer!

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Paul Bajko,Director

September, 1980

July 15th after an 11 hours long flight we landed in Honoluluwhere we attended the World Convention of Churches of Christ.It was a very good convention with lots of good preaching by Bro. F. D. Haggard, R.F. Blowers, Th. Benjamim, E. LeRoy Lawson and many others.There was great congregational singing and very good numbers by many choirsand the Brass Ensemble from Ozark Bible College.Very impresive was the final service with the Lord*s Supper led by Bro. A.W. Lee, general secretary of the Convention. I prayed for the cup in Polishand English.

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

We returned home July 29. In two days I maneged to look through the correspondence, answered the most important letters, Dela did the laundry and onFriday Audust 1st, on my birthday, we were on our way to North Carolina forthe wedding of our son, George, who was married to a lovely girl August 2nd.After the wedding we immediately drove back and arrived home at 2 AM, and by9 AM I was already in the Boulevard Christian Church in Baltimore where Italked during the Sunday School about our Polish ministry and preached during the worship hour.

Another two hectic days and August 6th we were on our way to Poland.There we were met by several Christian Friends and for 5 days attended seminars for teachers.Sunday August 10 I preached at the Warsaw Church of Christ and we had greatfellowship with many Christians.

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Polish Ministers

August 15, 29 preachers from all over Poland came to Warsaw to meet with me.First we had a general meeting where we heard about the accomplishments, problems and the Ostroda Project. Then I had individual conversation with eachminister which lasted till midnight.Next day I went to Ostroda and Dela remained in Warsaw where she visited many homes.In Ostroda I saw the progress of the camp-building. The work is slow butgoes on. There I discussed the further progress of the building and I wasassured that by winter the building will be under the roof.It is a big structure, bigger than I expected.The progress is slow because of lack of building material.That day I also visited home for Senior Citizens in Ostroda, had fellowshipwith Bro. Paul Wrobel and his family and then went to Olsztyn. Here I talkedwith Bro. Kobus, minister of the local church, till 1 AM and then preached atthe morning service and late in the evening returned to Warsaw.Next day August 18th early in the morningwe left Poland on our way back to theU.S.A.

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

Here are ny impressions about work in Poland;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Economy in Poland is in a bad shape. The summer was rainy and very cold withmany floods and crops are ruined. There is visible shortage of many things.We have to come with more help to our Christian friends.Despite all that our brethren in Poland try to raise over 100,000.00 Zlotytoward Ostroda Project but according my estimation they will be short of a-nother 5-6 thousand dollars to finish the building in Ostroda.We have to raise this ammount of money here and send them as soon as possible. they need our HELP!

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

THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED OF S 11,000.00.

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

We know that you give sacrificially and we appreciate it andthank you. But I hope that we all realize that we are the mostblessed people on this earth. The Lord is blessing all of us.

In comparison with other coutries we do not have any inflation.We do not pay over S 3.00 for a gallon of regular gasoline orS 5.00 for a pound of beef. Our prices are the lowest in theworld. We have everything.

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

Yours in Christ,

GEORGE BAJENSKI AND FAMILY ARE MOVING TO CANADA

"Dear Christian Friends:In the May newsletter we have shared with you our family's health problems anda word about the possibility of re-location from Maryland to some other moreacceptable climat, from where we could continue effectively or ministry.Today we are happy to say that God has heard our prayers. After severalmonths of praying, waiting and consulting with our mission Committee, friends,and the proper authorities we are moving as of September 1, 1980 from BelAir, Md. to Toronto, Canada.We believe that the different climat will help to diminish our health problems.

Concerning our continual Radio Ministry we will be able to work from Torontothrough Missionary Radio Ministries - one of our Christian Church mission,which is specializing in radio work.This will give us access to radio facilities and equipment and the assistanceof qualified technical personel. We are happy for this new development forit will give us opportunity to expand and improve our Polish radio programsand related ministries assisting in evengelism and church growth in Poland.

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

We do appreciate also very much the help and assistance of Brother and SisterBajko and Bro. Winnik during the past three years of our work here in Bel Air,and we will continue to work in the future toward the upbuilding of the Lord'sChurch in Poland.Though geographically ôcatedtn-dTfêYBrvt-piaêa^jTewill remain in spirit andin truth as onÊoili Christian Mission, helping eaclr~crt4ier:în whatever waypossible.As of tember 1st, our new Mission address will be:

InyCanada - Box 303 Stn. D. in USA - Box 8156 Stn. D.Toronto, Ont. M6P 3J9 Ft. Wayne, Ind. 46898

We wotrtd^kindIv ask you to ni^êe this chaê of address and send all your^,:(i-ture correspondence and contributios forûr living-link suppoiL aiiJ-for ourPolish Radio Ministry to one of these addresses.We would also appreciate very much any additional financial help that youcould send us. It is needed of this moment very much.Also if you would like to receive our separate by-monthly newsletter pleaseindicate below and mail it to our address: Missionary Radio Ministies, Box 303St. D. Toronto, Ont. M6P 3J9 Yours, George, Vera and Benjamin Bajenski."

Your name and addressYes - I would like to receive yours newsletter.

BAJENSKI JOINSRADIO MINISTRY

Mission, BIH McClure, Director. GBM alsosponsors John K. Huk's "EverlastingGospel" in Russian on KTWR, Guam eachweek. ^ . .

Mail may be directed to the Baienskis atBox 303. Station D, Toronto, Ontario M6P3J9 Canada; or to their temporary homeaddress; 16Hunt ClubDrive. Scarborough.Ontario M1N 1T3. Canada. Funds are st.llneeded formoving expenses and living link.

George. Benjamin, and Vera Bajenski.CharlesBranum. Coordinatorfor (Global)

Missionary Radio Ministries based inToronto. Canada, announces that GeorgeBajenski has joined their staff. BrotherBajenski w/ili head up a Polish departmentwith MRM and produce programs in thePolish language. He andhisfamily moved toCanada on August 26. 1980. after havingworked with Paul Bajko and the Departmentof Missions (Eastern Christian College) atBel Air, Maryland since January, 1977.

George was born in Poland and receivedhis elementary and secondary educationthere. He also took some Bible training atthe Theological Christian Academv in

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