Seminary Begins Again

In September 2011, David officially began seminary again. The decision to work toward a second degree was a little difficult to make since finding spare time is already a problem.  One reason we decided to move forward is that we would like our relationship with the seminary to be the first of many relationships they make with Polish students that follow after us. 

The seminary courses are held at the European Bible Training Center (EBTC) in Berlin, Germany, which is about a four hours drive from Borne.  Fortunately, Pastor Tomek is attending as well which helps keep travel costs lower.  This is a satellite school which is affiliated with The Master's Seminary (TMS).  We will drive once every other month to attend classes. 

Look for more about this in our upcoming newsletter......  

Family News Sept 2011

First day of Preschool

Some have asked for a more personal update.  Here are the newest happenings with Phoebe and Samuel!  

Phoebe started preschool.  The picture is from her first day.  She has enjoyed it very much so far and the teachers say she understands quite a bit. When we ask Phoebe about having any problems with the language, she says, "No, I speak Polish." as if we are crazy for asking! Samuel seems to enjoy the time alone with mom and his toys without them being taken away by big sister but when she comes home he is all hugs and smiles for her. Please pray for her to continue to have a good experience with the school, teachers and language.

Wasp Bite

While Samuel is generally a happy boy he has recently had a run of tough times. In one week he had several bumps, bruises, mosquito bites (12 on his head alone), a run in with a poisonous plant causing blisters on his foot, a spider bite and lastly a wasp bite above his eye. Through it all he was a tough guy which was part of the problem. He never complained about a few of the issues so that we could take care of them right away! Both kids enjoy playing outside so much they wouldn't want to say anything that might end the fun.

This leads us to a prayer for the kids and parents alike. As we near the fall and winter season please keep us all in prayer during the long cold and dark days here inside the house. Praise God that we have a bigger apartment and will be able to share it with others! Pray that we would be a light to one another and others in sharing the love of Christ.

Officially a Church

Pastor Tomek and I (David) recently attended an annual denominational conference.  This conference was not much different than most annual denominational conferences except for one very important thing:

At this conference the Borne Church plant was officially being announced as a full-fledged church.  That's right, we are official!  



Pray for us as we are still making decisions about a building and putting together all of the church polity (yes, polity), such as by-laws and our official statement of faith. 

Youth Conference 2011

 We just finished up hosting an annual youth conference.  Every year a group from our region puts on this youth conference, but this year Borne Church was the host.  We decided to take on the crucial topic of boy and girl relationships. 

Jeremy Lundgren

This years keynote speaker was Jeremy Lundgren from Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Jeremy is a youth pastor.  Thanks Jeremy!! Pastor Tomek Krazek (Pastor of Borne Baptist Church) translated for Mr. Lundgren.  Both men spend much of their ministry time working with this age group. 

 

Nicole Beger

Our very own Nicole Beger was the young ladies breakout session speaker.  Nicole has worked officially with youth in kindergarten, middle school and high school in the education system.  Now she mentors mostly high school and college age young ladies.  

 

 
It was great to see Nicole in a public speaking role again.  Since having Phoebe and Samuel, this has been her first time back!  At the conference, she had a range of ages all dealing with different relationship issues.  Her topics included singleness, dating and marriage.

Borne Church is Sending Out

The Borne church has now sent out two of our own.  Towards the end of January, 2011 Edzia and Syla were sent to work with children in the Philippines. 

We never wanted to just be part of a church plant here in Poland.  We wanted to help plant a sending and going church.  This little church of 25-30 people is now reaching out to underprivileged children in the Philippines.  Neither of these two would have guessed this direction for their lives.  But God!... 
















Keep Edzia and Syla in prayer as they deal with radically different culture, food and languages than their own. 

See more in our next newsletter...

New Year and New Apartment

Another year has come and gone!  With this new year dawning we have another new aspect of our life here.

Old Apartment

Many of you have been asking about our new living arrangements. Previously, all four of us were sleeping in one room.  Wall to wall beds was not all that bad...a little cozy...a little noisy.  It is actually a bit normal for many of the people we know here.

Writing Sermons at old Apt?

But, most people leave their homes to go to their office.  Not so with me (David).  The need for an office away from the distractions of playing kids was becoming more and more needed.  It was more important to me than the cramped sleeping arrangements.

New Apartment

Well, we have moved! We no longer sleep in the same room as the kids.  And they no longer play where Dad is preparing sermons.  God supplied us with space to sleep and do the work more effectively.  This will open up many more opportunities, and help us move forward in the projects currently needing attention.

Phoebe and Samuel

Many have been asking for pictures of the kids since we don't often times post family photos. Wow, they get big quickly!




This is an old picture of Phoebe so you can see the changes.





Samuel is younger in this one, but you won't see much difference.











Here are some current shots of them together.