September 7 and 8 we traveled up to Nowy Tomysl (about 5 hours Northwest) where all 9 polish groups who organized camps this past summer met together to rejoice together at what God was about this summer. There were over 675 campers with 370 being non-believers in the 9 camps. In conversations that Americans and Poles had with campers, we know of 20 young poles who gave their live to Christ! We're rejoicing in that! That makes it all worth while!
One of the highlights from the weekend was when each group "traveled around metro sites" of all the cities which had camp, and prayed for the new believers, the follow up, the leaders, the American groups. It was an awesome time. Our desire is for each of these groups to also see that they are a part of something much bigger than even their own city. God's on the move!
We also led them in some time of evaluating their camp and their group and where to go next with the people God has brought to their groups. It was intense and lots of work for them as they labored about what students really need and how to help them take the next step.
It was a joy for me to lead our Fala team and see how God has uniquely led each of them to this team. My Polish assistant, Jola, continues to develop in her leadership and heart for these groups. And, this year, Krista, Alice and Daniel and Iwona (all fellow JV members) came alongside these groups in such great ways. What an awesome team God has brought together. Of course, Dan also was a huge asset to the training. He leads others so well in thinking through where their groups are at and what are the questions facing them in the near future. I have a good husband--and ministry partner!
We also shared with the groups a new ministry tool that Josiah Venture has developed.
Elements is a discipleship tool created for small groups to help new believers in Christ learn the basics of their faith in Christ. It is an interactive DVD in 11 languages, designed for High School and University age students.
The purpose of Elements is to help in building a foundation for growth in Christ. This study tool focuses on seven basic elements that help the students understand what it means to now be “In Christ” and grow in Him. We're really excited about the ways God can use Elements. Pray for Polish Elements Groups popping up all over Poland in the next month. We're praying that all of these 20 new believers will be involved in one of these groups with Polish young people leading them.
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