Eagerly blogging: May 2009

Prayer Update

1. April 18th – 19th, we had the third annual Gospel Workshop where people learn songs through teachers (from England and Cracow) and give a concert Sunday evening. We really prayed that the Spirit would move and touch people's hearts. We believe He did and our prayer request now is that the Lord to continue working as we think of follow-up and for the salvation of several of the musicians who played in the band that are not saved. Pray for their salvation.

2. We still have a little more than a month of our English classes at the Coffee House. Spring fever has hit and many of the students would rather be outside than in the classroom! Pray as we finish the year (until June 10), that we would be faithful to prepare lessons and have good opportunities to talk about the Lord. Pray for spiritual fruit.

3. The King's Bible Study - (Our Great King’s Word is greater than the “Queen’s English” which by the way British English is taught here.J) This study is done Friday evenings in English geared for our English students. This is what we have prayed and longed for. We have been studying the parables and prayer. Our English students haven't come necessarily but others have been faithful and excited to come. There are contacts through English students and church people. Pray again for Spiritual fruit.

4. Our kids have school trips coming up. Andrew goes with his class from May 20-22 and Aaron goes with his class May 25-June 5. Pray for safety and fun and for them to be good witnesses.

5. Our church is doing well although it's still very small and it's still like a desert out there as far as Poles understanding their need for a personal Savior. People in church are growing in their walk and we have wonderful fellowship times. Please pray for a pastor in the right time. It's exciting because an elder/council group was just voted in. Pray for growth and Poles to come to Him. Pray for our contacts and friends to understand their need for Christ.

6. Pray for Jerry Skifstad (SEND Missionary) and Bruce and Linda Thomas (World Venture) as they raise support. They would all love to be here by the end of the summer. Jerry will be working with the youth and the Thomas’ will be teaching in the Language Center. We are looking forward to them joining us.

This field (Lubin is in the background) our children are sitting in will be physically harvested in several months – Please continue to pray for a great SPIRITUAL harvest in Poland!

“GIANTS DO DIE, THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY FALL”
“Now we come in Your name and we stand on Your Word, what is loosed in the heavens, will be loosed on earth. Your praise will bring down strongholds. When you pray, you will see miracles. Just pray when things seem impossible and the King of Glory will show His glory; let God arise, giant, die.” (Donald Lawrence)

One song sung during the 3rd Lubin Gospel benefit concert.

Some Responses:

“I almost didn't come to the concert, but I'm so glad I did My being in the hospital for the last two weeks with surgeries on my heart with complications including a destroyed lung has led me to many doubts but I know that this giant will die and I have peace now.” (A young lady who came up to me after the concert)

“I didn't want anything to do with Christians but now I have seen things in a new way.” - Base guitarist

“I need to do some thinking” Was given a Bible. - Saxophonist

“I have started to read the Bible again after many years. It is amazing how it is possible to feel the closeness of God during this kind of concert. This was a personal experience of a miracle of God that I could come for the third time, once again see Wayne and Lea and to start reading the Bible again and praying and thanking God for every day.” - From a survey on our website

God is at work in the lives of people! (Visit our website for pictures www.logoslubin.pl)

Lubin Church Plant: God continues to teach the Lubin church plant many things such as: what it means to serve each other and not just “attend” and what it means to have a consistent passion for Christ and His Word. The church plant just recently saw the need to have a church council (elders) and voted in four people to take on this responsibility. Please pray that God would continue to help the church plant grow not only in numbers but also spiritually.

“Logos” Language Center: An English / Polish Bible study was started on February 20th with one of the desires being that some of the students from the Language Center would join. Every Friday some students as well as some others from the outside have joined the study. Please pray that God's Word would penetrate deeply into students' hearts.

Summer: On June 5-15 a group of 6 will be arriving from Atlanta, Georgia. Some of the things that they will be involved in are English conversations, business workshops, community social project, block party / family day, Sunday service involvement and work at a ladies shelter. Please pray that God would be preparing hearts to see their need for a Savior.

Family News: Spring fever has hit but kids, teachers and parents still have to persevere until the last day of school June 19th. Andrew and Aaron have school trips this month - one to the mountains and one to the sea. Alaina is enjoying reading. Carlene is continuing to enjoy teaching Polish kids English while at the same time making sure the Eager kids are developing their English skills. And, with the warmer weather Paul has been able to increase his R&R riding and running!

We are always, but especially during this tough economic time, so grateful for your continued prayers and support. We pray over and over for God to bless you as He knows how best to.

Blessings,
Paul, Carlene, Andrew, Aaron, Alaina

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