Back in the saddle again-Cieszyn

Closing My Chapter in Warsaw

Here's a shout out to the Fishing Worship Team

Kamil B., Syzmon H., Szymon P., and Filip S.

My friend Jill's mom said that she had a dream, and that she saw me walking into Poland with my guns blazing. That is pretty much a good description of what I've been experiencing since I came back in December. This past week I concluded my first term in Warsaw. I saw God do a lot while I was there, and even in the past few weeks things have been intensifying. On Saturday I had my fourth youth service, and it was our best one yet. The worship team, which is all youth, did an incredible job. They are pretty much musical genius', and now it's time to draw out what has been stored on the inside. It's time for the spiritual to match the musical. These guys have grown up in Pastor Marcin's church for years, and have a lot stored in them. I know as the summer continues, they will continue to arise, and become the leaders they were always meant to be. I preached on rejection, loving the spirit of the world, and being a gatherer. That is the standard we want to set for our youth groups. We want to have a youth group where the kids actually want to be there, because they want God. They are so touched by God, that they can handle gathering others to God's presence. They are so changed by the encounter they've had with God, that they can handle gathering others into their very lives.
Another great report I wanted to share is what happened in the kids ministry on Sunday morning. While the fire of God was being released in the adult service, God was touching our children in their 'Kids in Action' ministry. For those of you who are new to Poland Arise, we raised up a new children's program on Sunday mornings for kids, ages 5-11. Kids in Action is about raising up kids to do the works of the ministry. They're being trained how to preach, speak, sing, and how to honor God in his house. How to live out being a Christian in Poland. The children in this group are amazing, and have such soft hearts. I heard about how God came down amongst these children, and how they responded to him. Some collapsed on the floor under the presence of God. Some cried tears of freedom, and some kids spoke under the anointing of God. This is now the new norm for this kids ministry, and they are taking ownership of it.

 Back with Pastor Gosia, and Michael our guitarist

Cieszyn
Tuesday I traveled down to Ciesyzn to spend the summer with this group. I hadn't seen them since I was with Pastor/Prophet Nobin Samson. Even at that trip I saw the standard had been raised incredibly, and the people took ownership of what they had been taught. When I stepped into the church this evening, there was a familiar presence I felt from the beginning. It was like stepping back into my church in Kansas City, except...it was in Poland. The worship was phenominal, and the people moved in unity. The people were completely surrendered to whatever God wanted to do, and they prayed with power. This was not the same group of people I encountered when I came to Poland. I was so impressed with every aspect of the service, and how deep the presence of God moved amongst them. They have dug for months, not relenting, and paid a price. This was not cheap for them, and they treasured the presence of God. If this was tonight's service, I can only imagine what tomorrow night is going to be like. I'm already expecting something very powerful, and can tell this is going to be a great summer. 

While in Ciesyzn I'll be finishing up several projects, and preparing for the projects I'll have up in Warsaw. I'll be doing two youth services, a youth camp, and strategizing some