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Unreached People Group: Ukrainians in Poland

Prayer Requests — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:18 +0000

Ukrainian “suitcase traders” are easy to find at outdoor markets in Polish cities. A shared border and a long history, makes Poland a popular destination for Ukrainians. Two distinct groups of Ukrainians are found in Poland – one claims Ukrainian ancestry, but due to wars or other reasons, they found themselves on the Polish side of the border. They live in rural areas and typically work the land. The other group resides abroad from 3 to 12 months and finds employment in cities doing construction or in hotels and cleaning services. Intercede that Ukrainians in Poland will be exposed to the Gospel and that one day they will share citizenship in heaven with believers from all nations.

Roma Work in Slovakia

Prayer Requests — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:00:11 +0000

The ROMA CLUSTER asks that we remember Roma families from Poland serving in Slovakia among the Roma. The spiritual soil there is very hard and the work is difficult. Please intercede for them to be strong.

God at Work in Central Europe

Prayer Requests — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:52 +0000

Give praise to the Father for what He is doing around the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER (CCC), where various outreach camps and events have been held in recent weeks. In Poland, six of seven non-believing adults at the Family Camp accepted Christ and started a relationship with Him. Two teenage boys, who saw the change in their mother, asked what they needed to do to have the same change in their lives. They also accepted Jesus. At a Sports Clinic 16 young men prayed and publicly confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. In Slovenia, 41 children enrolled in VBS and 20 parents heard the gosp. Two more decisions for Christ were made during the Youth Camp in the Czech Republic. Intercede that each new believer will grow in their faith, be discipled, and actively share their new faith with others. Ask for a continued harvest, as members of CCC hold additional events throughout the summer.

Summer Camps in Central Europe

Prayer Requests — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:00:53 +0000

Summertime is camp time in many of the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER countries.

July 9-16, TEAM NORTHEAST POLAND and 2 U.S. families will host a discipleship camp for families of new believers and seekers. They will be working with the families to share Jesus with them and give them instructions in some life skills. Intercede for travel safety and ask that all of the families involved will be receptive to the teaching they receive.
The EASTERN HUNGARY TEAM is partnering with the Grain Game Foundation this week to provide a Bible camp in Slovakia for Roma and in Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary the week of July 18. Please petition for a mighty moving of the Spirit in the lives of the young people.
The CENTRAL CZECH TEAM shares that a Youth Camp will be held July 8-15 in the Eagle Mountains of the Czech Republic with a partnering church from Illinois. Intercede that many will surrender their lives to the Son as their Savior and Lord.

New Believers in Poland

Prayer Requests — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:00:03 +0000

In Krakow, Poland, a former atheist was brought to Jesus by a relatively new Polish believer. In the same week, a Malaysian medical student there also came to faith after being compelled to “look into who Christ is.” This is a true reason to praise the Lord. Let’s intercede for the workers (CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER) in Poland, as they need guidance in discipling these two new believers. Please also lift up “The Gospel of John” movie discussion group, which begins this week and will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday (both in the morning and the evening) for the next 4 weeks. Ask that many students will come, and that they will love it and then want to come to another group that will start in the fall.

Church Plant in Karczew, Poland

Prayer Requests — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:00:23 +0000

Members of the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER in POLAND ask that we intercede for Karczew, a community outside of Warsaw and place of a new church plant. Please stand with them as this fledgling group finds its place in this community.

“Bible Express” in Poland

Prayer Requests — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:00:33 +0000

A member of the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER in Poland, attended a workshop called “Bible Express” not too long ago. Amazingly enough, when she got back to her town, she started a Bible Express group, and last week began using the Polish language. This is a great big praise! They also had an extra teen attend and they will continue meeting for 10 more weeks on Wednesdays. Intercede that this cluster member will clearly present the material in Polish and that all that attend will have “ears to hear.”

God’s Will for Team NE Poland

Prayer Requests — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:00:49 +0000

TEAM NE POLAND (CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER) is interceding this week for many things. First, there is a coffeehouse that meets every Thurs. that team members hope will reach out more and more to the community. On the same day, English as a Second Language is hosted by team members in a town. A Polish church offered a women’s retreat last weekend with the help of another mission organization and all continue to pray for the seeds planted there and that those that attended will be wooed to the Lover of their souls. Let’s intercede that this team that meets every Sun. for a time of fellowship, prayer and planning, will stay in the Father’s will and know His timing in all their endeavors.

Warsaw, Poland

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:00:07 +0000

In Warsaw, Poland, members of the CENTRAL CATHOLIC CLUSTER have both reason to rejoice and to intercede. Bible Express classes continue, a pop culture English class has begun, a photography club with presentation has been launched, Bible group continues to go well, and team members are on their way or have just arrived. Let’s keep this city in our hearts and petitions. Intercede that as the still-grieving Poles attend and participate in these activities that they will see light in their current dark time. Please also remember the transition quirks and hurdles that the new team members face daily during this time.

Roma conference emphasizes hope in Christ

Megan Finger — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:28:16 +0000

They dance with abandon, singing rich, deeply emotional songs. They live and travel in all parts of the world. They have large families and little else to call their own. They are marginalized, living on the outskirts of every society they encounter.

We know them as the Gypsies. God knows them as beloved.

“The Roma are the hated and despised people group of Europe,” said Boyd Hatchell, the director of Roma Ministries in Europe. “They face harassment, discrimination and prejudice in all sectors of society. Sadly, they see it in the church as well. They are on the bottom rung of every ladder in every society.”

For Romany Christians in Europe, living a life of hope can be difficult, especially when their families and communities do not share their faith. This is why Mirek Richter, the pastor of a Romany Church in Brno, Czech Republic, chose to organize a conference for Romany Christians across Europe. He titled the conference, “Jesus is our Hope.”

In April, nearly 100 Romany Christians traveled from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to attend the conference in Brno. There they participated in a missions outreach project and worshipped God together. They enthusiastically shared stories of how God changed their own lives and their communities. People danced and sang loudly, their shouts of praise filling the sanctuary as they celebrated their common heritage and their common faith.

“[The Roma] need to have this encouragement,” said Pavel Coufal, the pastor of Brno Baptist Church, where the conference took place. “It’s not easy nowadays for them economically or spiritually. I think they have similar problems everywhere, and when they come together, they can encourage each other.”

The members of Brno Baptist church work to break the stereotypes that many hold against the Roma. By holding outreach events, church members have many opportunities to share their testimonies with families. Church members like Jiri Randall enjoy working with the Roma because of their vibrant culture and hospitality.

Randall has worked with several Roma in Brno who were formerly in prison. These men now lead strong Christian families and share with fellow Roma the hope and love found in a personal relationship with Christ. He noted that this kind of radical turnaround is a huge testimony to indigenous Czechs. Randall said, “They can certainly see God is real– God is helping.

“God is helping the Roma.”

You can get involved in ministering to the Roma by engaging in prayer, attending or starting Bible studies in Romany areas of your town, and by giving to projects that will aid the Romany people. For resources, prayer guides and news about the Roma, please visit romaministries.com.