Until Next Time.

I wanted to give you all an update on what I was able to be a part of and invest in while in Poland because my time here is coming to an end ( money issues, law differences, visas, etc).

I spent a lot of time praying for those who were in need. Most of my days are spent visiting a friend in the hospital and praying for him. This period has been incredibly taxing on my physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It's difficult to constantly witness someone I care about in this circumstance. I prayed for him to be healed, to be protected, and to have the courage inside himself to get through the healing and rehabilitation process.

I had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic Catholic Bible study that is accessible to all Christian faiths when I wasn't in the hospital. They also welcome passersby seeking the truth through their doors. I had the opportunity to share with them that I put my faith in Jesus first and that I think all Christians should work together rather than form separate groups. I had the opportunity to pray for the attendees' physical and emotional health. In addition, I got to hear the priest's account of starting this well-appreciated Bible study. He also gave me the go-ahead to pray for him and his ministry-related needs. They were all shocked I traveled so far from home to answer the Lord's call.

I also had the opportunity to learn from and impart information to a Teen Challenge chapter in Poland. Every Monday, they congregate in a small park next to one of the major shopping centers to provide food for the city's homeless and other needy residents. present were Poles and Ukrainians, and everyone in line had something to eat. Additionally, they set out a table with donated clothing for folks to take what they needed. Following supper, they shared a succinct yet applicable gospel message with the audience to help them find hope for their current circumstances. I was unable to interpret the message because it was given in Polish and Ukrainian, but one of the people (A) I made friends with at an international church paraphrased it for me in English so I could understand.

A man who knew English approached me after the ceremony and inquired about my thoughts on the mission. I informed him that Teen Challenge is a project I support and that it exists in the United States. I also informed him that I thought Teen Challenge as a group had its priorities straight by prioritizing the Lord's job of serving others. Then, we discussed how Poland and the USA provide different levels of medical and mental health services. I was open and honest about the challenges we face in the United States while assisting those in need. I did point out that, in contrast to my government, the United States has numerous charitable groups, churches, and Christian institutions that assist people that my government frequently lacks. He explained to me the difficulty of not having enough money to completely finance each and every assistance program Poland offers to its citizens. He said he was grateful that charities like Teen Challenge had come to Poland to aid his country.

(There were even more people behind me in line)

In conclusion, learning about the work the Lord is carrying out in Poland through his servants has been eye-opening. I'm thankful that for a brief period of time, I was able to assist in His mission in Poland. I'm sure that eventually I'll go back to Poland or another country in Europe, and ideally I'll be well-funded and able to stay there comfortably for a longer time. Well, when I get back to the States, I'll start working in the public school system and bringing the light of Christ with me in whatever I do there. The public school system is one of the biggest mission grounds in the USA, according to someone else who once told me that.