Kid's Camp

Last week was winter break for the students in Krakow. The church we attend on Sunday mornings, First Baptist, put on a kid's camp for the children. The theme for the week was "Treasure Island." Each day centered around finding different characteristics of God. Many of the kids do not attend our church so it was a great outreach ministry. As you can see in the pictures, we made "mini" treasure islands out of homemade play doh, soap shavings and rocks. Each student hid a small coin in the island then they had to make a map of the island they had just created. Sebastian burned the edges of the paper to make their maps look old. (Of course this was their favorite part). Please pray for the children that came to this camp that they would seek to become more like Christ and that their families would seek as well.

Our Friday Nights

On Friday we had our 4th Coffee House in a downtown hotel. The turnout has been great. We had about 20 people come that were not on our team. About half were just people who came off the street to check out what we were doing. We started many new relationships. The video shows us hanging out with every one. Please pray that God would continue to bring people so we can meet them and hopefully talk to them about what a relationship with God really is.

Auschwitz

Erin and I went to Auschwitz this last week. It is about 45 minutes from where we live. It is hard to describe the experience because it is so unique. Over 1 million lives were taken at this camp and yet it appears so civilized, clean and well organized. As I walked through I knew the history of the place but my senses weren't allowing that history to register. I only took two pictures. One of the familiar fence around the camp and the other of the gate which reads in German "work brings freedom" (a cruel lie to keep the prisoners working hard). I am thankful those times are over but I know that there is still much pain and guilt that comes from them. Please pray that God would heal this country.

Beautiful Children

Last night our team went to an orphanage. We sang songs, practiced speaking English and just hung out together. Here we are all singing and having a good time. Later the kids took us to see their VERY clean rooms. They were so excited to give us a tour around their place. Please pray that these kids would feel God's love around them everyday and that they would one day come to know Him as their Father.

15 Teenagers, 3 Adults, and all of Krakow

As some of you know, Sebastian and I now lead the International youth group for the city of Krakow. Once a month we do an event and have a small bible study together. This past Saturday we had a video scavenger hunt and any of you who have ever worked with youth know how crazy these events can get...I think it's funny how the culture can be totally different but if a bunch of teenagers are excited about something almost anybody will go along with what they're doing, regardless of how silly it is. Here is the group walking to the tram stop. Please continue to pray for us as we meet new people and build relationships. We love you and thank you for all your support.