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NEW

YEAR'S

REFLECTIONS

"Jesus Cdrist tde same yestercfay, today ancCforever"

(O-CeSrews 13:8).
Our 366 days of
journey through the year

strong influence of

of 2004 is over, and we

was still a citizen of

Poland. I could not

communism, and I

thank the Lord that he

openly Identify
myself with the

remains unchangeable
yesterday, today and
forever. It was a good
year for GMM. We stayed
in good health, and the
Lord kept us busy to the

West, however, on
this side of the
ocean many
churches and

end. In December we

individuals knew me

even found ourselves

as "George - RInga

ministering among the

anguished people of
Beslan, Russia. You can

VictorKnowles & Geoiye BaJbrrBkf^

entering Beslan, Russia

read of this outreach on

the next page, however, I would just like to say that

God's guiding hand was leading us every step of the
way.

Our heart-felt thanks to you, our friends, who

read The Crier. May God bless and guide all of us,
as together we journey through the uncharted
territory of another year.

" Now,"entering 2005, the prayer and desire of our

heart is that we may live a more dedicated life,
serving the Lord with all that is within us. We desire
to be good stewards of his possessions. There will
be new challenges before us, but we do not face
them alone. He is faithful to what he has promised;
"I am with you always, even to the very end of the
age" (Matthew 28:20).
As I personally reflect on the past, I can say this
year will be a memorable one for me. Forty years ago
in 1965, I, George Bajenski, as a graduate of Lincoln
Christian College, Lincoln, IL returned to my home
land of Poland. This was the beginning of my lifetime
mission service. At that time Poland was under the

da Bells." For several

years we were

working under the

name of "Ring the

Bells - Polish Mission." Then in 1978 and 1979 we

worked with Paul Bajko under the Department of

Mission of ECC, Bel Air, MD. Over the past twentyfive years we, George and Vera Bajenski and George
Repetski, have been reaching Central and Eastern
Europe with the Gospel through Global Missionary
Ministries. The beginning of this mission dates to the
end of the 50's when Gene Dulin established the

work of Toronto Christian Mission in which our fathers

were also actively involved.

It is amazing how marvelous and wonderful God's
ways are when we allow him to lead us "...until we all
reach unity in the faith" (Ephesians 4:13).
Please continue to remember us, friends, as you
did in the past, that as One Body we can serve the
Lord for another year. We are privileged to have you
as our supporters in reaching Central and Eastern
Europe.

"We are blessed by helping others. Others are

blessed by helping us."

Outreach in Central and Eastern Europe

January - February 2005

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FROM BETHLEHEM TO BESLAN WITH GMM

As I write this report about a mission trip

recently taken by GMM and Victor Knowles of
POEM, to Beslan, Russia, we are being overwhelmed
with even more tragic news from South East Asia.
One can hardly compare the scope of one tragedy to
the other. Each in its own right cannot be ignored by
us. Definitely God is telling us something.
The city of Beslan of North Ossetia, one of the
smallest Federal Republics of southwest Russia, is
located in a majestic region of the Caucasus
Mountains, between the Black Sea and Caspian
Sea. Our two missions (GMM & POEM) undertook a
joint trip with the intention of bringing some sense of
Christmas joy and hope to the grieving people of
Beslan. As a result of the September terrorist attack
on one of their schools, hundreds of children were

Burned out gymnasium, School No. 1

Beslan, Russia

lost. An additional motivating factor for taking this

long and risky journey was the fact that within the
neighborhood of this decimated school exists an
Evangelical Christian-Baptist Church with which we
are familiar. Many of its members were directly
affected by the terrorists' act of hatred. Following the
massacre most of the Sunday School activities in
this church came to an abrupt halt. Just imagine, a
Sunday School teacher and 33 children from this
congregation were among the hundreds of those
who were either killed, hospitalized or lost. Still some
are listed as missing.
We went there to cry with those who are crying,
but we also went with the message of hope in our
Lord Jesus Christ. It was a joy to testify about our
Lord on the city streets, at the bazaar, in stores, in
school, and in the local church. We were invited to

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visit and share the Christmas message with the

children of Beslan's Middle School No.4 (School
No.1, the most prestigious school in the city, was
destroyed, is now condemned, and to be completely
demolished). We brought small Christmas gifts such
as candy, fruit, toys, and colorful children's Christian
magazines that GMM helps print in the Russian lan
guage. The theme of the message we brought was:
"The star of Bethlehem over the children of Beslan."

We even sang "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" in the

school in the Russian language.
This was not only a very meaningful experience
for the children and teachers, but also for us. We

attempted to bless them, but in return they also

blessed us. Sadness and fear were still very visible
in the eyes of many children, but the message of

Gymnasium, School No. 1

Place where 360 children perished

God's love brought some joy to their faces.

A different picture emerged at the newly
constructed cemetery. The day we visited, it looked
like a true winter wonderland. A fresh blanket of

snow covered all 360 graves, mostly the graves of

children. In spite of the surrounding cold, many
mothers, fathers, and grandparents were standing at
the graves, sweeping away the snow and looking at
the pictures of their precious children left at the
grave sites. Some were crying, while others were
quietly talking with their neighbors. What a heart
rending experience to look upon this scene of grim
reality. The young man who had driven us to this
cemetery was not a believer. His 9-year old daughter
was killed in the school auditorium. It was sad to

observe his angry and helpless state.

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As we prayed, we sensed his restless spirit and

struggle. It was as though he rather desired revenge,
not reconciliation.

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We then visited several homes of people who

were touched by this tragedy. We stopped by the
duplex of two brothers, both pastors, who had lost
six of their children. This was a powerful and humbling
experience. Only talking to the Lord could sustain our
emotions. Then came the unforgettable experience
of Sunday morning worship with the believers of the
Beslan Church. We shared the message of hope and
assurance that we have in Lord. In return the

congregation sang the Russian version of the

Gospel song: "There shall be showers of blessing,
this is the promise of love. There shall be seasons
refreshing, sent from the Savior above..." How

George & Victor visiting children,

Beslan, Middle School No. 4

young sons, and their father.

On September 1, 2004,Alona and her 7-year old,
Ahlen, were in the school when the terrorists

attacked. God miraculously spared their lives. We

talked and prayed. The next day (Sunday) we
brought them to the Pulawska Street Christian
Church, and now we are praying that the local
believers will continue to lead them to the Lord.

Mother at daughter's grave in

new Beslan Memorial Cemetery

encouraging that they sing such songs with the

belief that God's blessings will continue to flow to
their city.
We blessed them with our presence, the Word,
and our gifts, but they blessed us with their strong
trusting spirit.
The final and unexpected highlight of our Beslan
ministry took place when Vera and I were in Poland. I
was in the city of Ostroda when a phone call came
from a friend living in Germany He told us of a
refugee family from Beslan now residing in Warsaw.
Not feeling secure in Beslan any longer, and with
memories haunted them, this family was motivated
to escape to a safer place where they could raise
their family in peace. The following day we visited
them. There we met the mother, Alona, her two

Friends, we are grateful for all the blessings that

God bestows on us every day. May our hearts be
open to the needs of others. May our ears be open
to hear what the Spirit says, and our eyes open to
see what God is doing through his Word, and
through all that is happening in the world around us.

Sunday morning worship service

Beslan Church, December 12, 2004

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February 18-19, 2005 GMM will conduct

its Annual Canadian and American

Boards of Directors' meetings. Board

members and guests will travel from var
ious parts of the USA and Canada to
Mississauga, Ontario. We ask you to
remember these meetings in prayer as
important decisions will be made
concerning our North American
operation and European outreach
throughout 2005.

News

GMM appreciates your financial support

throughout 2004. We apologize for
delayed processing of checks in
December. During this holiday season
the post office was closed twice for 4
days at a time causing a delay in maii
delivery.
A NOTE OF SADNESS

George & Vera Bajenski

George Repetski

Lucille Repetski's mother, Lenora

Klein, had a bad fall December 31,

George Repetski and George Bajenski

2004, and was rushed to the hospital.

are available for speaking engagements

and mission presentations over the next

As a result of this accident, she

four months. Please contact GMM's

office to make necessary arrangements.

Luke and Marisa Bajenski (presently in
California) plan to return to Poland this
summer to work with a church planting
ministry. Luke is available for weekend
speaking engagements. If your church
or mission group is interested to have
him visit and share his future plans,
please contact him directly by e-mail:
badzien@earthlink.net or through

GMM Missionaries

sustained severe brain injury and died

20 hours after the fall. Please pray for
the Lord's comfort to be granted to Art
Klein, Lenora's husband, her daughters,
Lucille and Myrna, and all members of
the Repetski family. Lenora was a
gracious Christian lady who touched all
of us with her selfless and kind spirit.
She will be greatly missed. We find com

GMM Boards of Directors

American:

Jim Gregory
Rod Huron
Victor Knowles
David McFadden
Harold Smith
Les White
Ken Wood
Canadian:
Emie Atkinson

Phil Dempster
David Dyke
Michael Isaac
Jim Tune

fort in the fact that she met the Lord on

New Year's Day 2005.

The primary mission of

Global Missionary Ministries

is to proclaim Christ's unchanging

message ol salvation to the
people of a changing post-

GMM's office.

communist Central and Eastern

Europe.

Global Missionary Ministries

P.O. Box 41201

Benjamin Bajenski

Lenora Klein

James & Dorothy Green

Bernard & Myrtle

Diane & Terry Beettam

Joe & Clara Smith

Janice & Ldrry Snyder

Katie Wandich

Olga Emter
Paula J. Sprague, John. A. Ray
Myrno Myer
John & Tennie Ficych, Michael
Zidkovich, John Zidkovich

Sam & Anna Ficych

Joe Redlich, Mrs. V*/ondich,
Rev. & Mrs. John K. Huk, Sr.,
John Huk, Jr., Rev. & Mrs. Ignat
Sidorchuk, Lillian Zurbila
Sarah Redlich
Zino Galaburdo

Joe Galaburda

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James & Joon Baerg
Brigitte & Antony Peron
Tamara & John Hrycak
John & Marie Epp
Vera Zilke
R. & S. Sutherland

Dave & Gertrude

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Dorcey & Pearl Cote

Beatrice Parker

Seiko Koyama
George & Lucille
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George & Vero Bajenski

Stephen & Eileen Hill
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People
Life in Central and Eastern

Europe has changed drastically

over the last two decades. In
our own lifetime we see how

Need

the

Lord

"no money/'
"People Need the Lord" No economy can influence today. We sing about it, we talk
or alter our belief and

relationship with

about it but we also like to show

how to live and love one another.

Friends, we know that the Lord

the old European continent
Jesus Christ.
is faithful. He keeps His promises and
passed through the devastation of
war, then political slavery and into a system
He wants all to come to repentance, before it
of imperfect democracy and corrupt economy. And
is too late (2 Peter 3:9). Thank you for coming with
us to Europe and helping us reach those that can still
all of this evolved within the context of historical
traditional Christianity. This is somewhat sad but such be saved by the power of Christ's Gospel.
is the reality of life in Europe.
Recently GMM's Canadian and American Boards
of Directors met for their Annual Meeting. We were
Global Missionary Ministries and several other
encouraged and challenged by times of discussion,
Christian organizations are laboring to make a
difference. Our mission field is Poland, Belarus,
and we thank the Lord for all that he is doing. In the
next few issues of The Crier we will be informing you
Ukraine, Lithuania, Czech Republic and parts of
specifically about GMM's work involvement in each
Russia. Our prime mission is to proclaim Christ's
of five countries. Today we are writing about ministry
unchanging message of salvation to the peoples of
in Poland.
this post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. To
The fact is that Poland is at the heart of Europe
accomplish this, we are working in close relationship
(keep in mind that Europe extends all the way from
with fellow believers in these countries by helping
them reach their own people groups and build strong Spain to the Ural Mountains in Russia and Poland is
self-supporting churches that communicate the Gospel truly in the middle), and this is home for nearly 40
million people. Poland is a totally free country and
to younger and older segments of their societies.
We used to print a magazine in the Russian lan
today it belongs to the European Union. It is a
Christian, Catholic nation with a long history and rich
guage called, The Christian. The motto on the front
cover was: "No politics, no
traditions. She is a dedicated friend
and supporter of western societies.
polemics, only the Gospel." We still
like this emphasis because only
However, it is considered to be one
Christ brings joy, peace and free
of the least evangelized countries in
dom from sin. If we were printing
the world today. The number of
this magazine today, then possibly
evangelical, Bible-believing
Christians make up hardly 0.2% of
we would add a couple of other
words to the slogan: "no money."
its population. Is there something
No economy can influence or alter
we can do together to change this
our belief and relationship with
situation?
Polish and European Union Flag
Jesus Christ.

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March - April 2005

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GMM's

Polish

Preaching the Gospel to the Polish people comes

naturally to GMM. George Bajenski was born in
Poland. His father, Paul, was one of the preachers of
Christian Churches in Poland. Until 1973 George
himself was a youth leader and associate pastor of the
Warsaw Church. Now we of GMM are preaching the
Gospel together with other Polish national partners,
building the Church that Christ

Outreach

We built and equipped a recording studio beside

the Warsaw Church.
With volunteers from the Warsaw Church we

initiated an outreach to the handicapped community in

Poland, which developed into a successful Polish Joni
and Friends ministry.
It was with our help and encouragement that one
of the Warsaw Church's elders,
Kazik B., started an outreach to

himself started to build 2,000

15 mission stations, which

the Jewish community.

Under the skilful leadership of
Andrew Bajenski, Pastor of the

constitute the Fellowship of

Warsaw Church, 7 new churches

Churches of Christ in Poland. The

number of immersed believers

were started. We were involved

among these churches amount to

approximately 2,000 people.

this effort.

years ago. At present there are

26 established congregations and

These are the churches that we

have regular fellowship with in the

country of Poland.
Besides that, we are happy to
inform you that there are many
other Bible-believing,
evangelical Christian churches
in Poland, that we and our
coworkers ore in contact with and

work together in various projects. This

gives more strength and greater
witness for the Lord.

Over the years we were

able to direct most of the impact
on church life in Poland through

and helped wherever possible in

Outreach to children in community,
Warsaw Church

This was especially true of

the Ciechanow Church, which soon

after its inception, began planting

other new churches.

Today we are happy to inform you

that this small, yet vital Christian
Church Fellowship in Poland is
taking another big step of faith.
After 25 years of ministering with
the Warsaw Church, Andrew Bajenski
and his son, Luke, who is a recent gradu
ate of Hope University and Fuller Theological
Seminary, are establishing a Center
for Church Development called,

Poland

ProEcclesia.
Luke writes: "ProEcclesia seeks

to become a catalyst for a church

planting movement in Poland. Our
them was through local churches.
initial focus will be on forming,
The Warsaw Church, which is the
equipping
and supporting new
largest (about 600 members) was
church planting teams that will go
our natural partner. The second
into cities with regional significance.
avenue was through the Ostroda
Three generations in ministry,
We hope to plant a dynamic, new
Camp.
Andrew,George and Luke Bajensl<i
church
in each of these cities, help
It was through the Warsaw
it grow and begin to multiply into the surrounding towns
Church that during the struggle with communism, we
and communities. We desire to be a Polish ministry,
directed a massive relief program called "Christians of
funded by Polish churches. We believe that as God
Encouragement." This provided the Church with an
grants us growth and the economical situation of our
additional arm for evangelistic outreach. During these
country
continues to improve, this will then become
days successful tent evangelistic meetings were
possible ."
conducted in various places.
This is a big challenge, but we serve a God of the
We helped renovate and furnish a new worship
impossible.
facility for the Warsaw Church.
two different avenues. One of

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GMM's

Polish

Luke and his wife, Marisa, are planning to leave for

Poland in July of 2005. There are still many details and
needs to be resolved before their departure. We pray
God will answer and supply every one of them. GMM
is partnering with this new mission venture and will
gladly forward any funds designated for Luke, Andrew
or ProEcclesia. We encourage you to pray with us and
respond to this
need, as the Lord
leads.

The Ostroda

Camp is our
second avenue of
involvement. This

camp was started

by us in the early
1970's. It was the

first church camp

in Poland at that

Old barn used as a chapel,

Ostroda Camp

time. Today, under the skillful leadership of Zbyszek, this

"old" Church Camp in Ostroda is passing through a
"renewal" period. Ahead of us there are big plans for
this ministry .
As soon as weather permits, hopefully in April,
we are planning to conduct seminars at the camp for
people affected by alcohol and drugs.
From this place we are already reaching out to
needy people with humanitarian aid - clothing, medicine
and food. How

these people also

need the Lord!
There are

plans to conduct
classes and
seminars at the
camp on

preaching for
church leaders.
We would

like to conduct a
practical school

Barn changed to a memorial Chapel,

Ostroda camp

Outreach
Weekend retreats for local churches in the

northeastern region of Poland ore scheduled.

Throughout the summer a whole range of children
and youth camps will take place at Ostroda Camp,
including a unique camp for Jewish children from
Russia.
However, to conduct all of these and many
other church-related activities throughout the year, the
camp facility needs to be winterized and upgraded. Last
year were able to renovate a roof and part of the walls
of the main building. This year we will have to replace
several doors, windows and insulate the remaining
walls of this main camp building.
An additional challenge was presented to us last
year when local believers kept telling that it is time to
start a new church on this camp property. We did not
have to wait long for confirmation in this matter. Last
summer the Lord sent to to the camp a mission team
from two California churches. They saw the need. They
recognized an
opportunity, and
the rest is in

God's hands.
Funds are now

being collected
to restore the old

camp "Barn

Chapel" into a
George Bajenski with Zbyszek Chojnacki, fully functional
Director of Ostroda Camp
church building.
This project will
cost about $32,000. If any of you reading this article

would like this to become reality, we would be glad to

hear from you. Zbigniew, the director of the camp
writes, "These plans are practical and I believe they can
be accomplished. This will encourage and stimulate the
growth of the Church in our city. It will energize and
give our youth a new passion to evangelize just as it
was in the early days of our camp history."
In closing, we would like to say that we are fully
behind these efforts of the Ostroda Camp and this new
church planting outreach called, ProEcclesia. We know

of mission, where 3-5 church leaders can be trained at

that it will cost, but it will take much more than just

a time. This will be done under the supervision of the

finances. It will take people committed to the Lord to do

camp director and the local church.

This coming June, the Polish Christian Church
Convention will be held in Ostroda Camp.
Music and worship leaders' seminars are
scheduled to take place here.

the task.

Jesus said: "There ore many people to harvest, but

there are only a few workers to help harvest them. God
owns the harvest. Pray to him that he will send more
workers to help gather his harvest" (Matthew 9:38).

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Another Visit to Southern Russia

In the last issue of The Crier we toid

you about George Bajenski's and Victor

Knowles' visit of Beslan in southern

Russia. The leaders of the Evangelical

Christian Church in Beslan are very
thankful for the encouragement that both
men offered and for assistance that they
left for Christian ministry in this area.

Faye and Janice Rostvit, the singing twins

from Colorado Springs, CO, are in the
process of making plans to visit Beslan
and surrounding area. Please pray with
them for the leading of the Lord in all
aspects such as getting visas and making
the necessary arrangements to travel to
the area in the month of May. They hope

Southern Russia continues to be a difficult

to visit churches and schools and share

area for the Russian government as some

extremists continue to fight for their
particular causes.
The people in this part of Russia live
under constant fear that there may be

the message of peace that is found in the

Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We believe that with God all things
are possible. We would ask you to join
in prayer. Perhaps you would be able to
assist financially in this effort. If so, send
your contribution to Global Missionary

another terrorist attack. We believe that

this is again an opportune moment that

we, as a mission, should encourage the
people of this area. George Repetski and

Ministries with a side note marked as

"Outreach Russia."

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George & Vera Bajenski

George Repetski
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American:

George Bajenski
Jim Gregory
Jim Grella
Rod Huron
David McFadden

Harold Smith
Ken Wood
Canadian:
Ernie Atkinson

Phil Dempster
David Dyke
Michael Isaac
Jim Tune

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Global Missionary Ministries
is to proclaim Christ's
unchangirjg
message of salvation to the
people of a changing postcommunist Central and

Eastern Europe.

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He has given Me..."

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Lenora Klein

James & Charlotte Boyer

Eleanor King

Michael & VI Tarasuk

Pauline Rossol

Myrna Klein

Pauline Vaughan
Martin & Dorothy deMontmorency
Wayne & Betty Kerr

Benjamin Bajenski
Patricia Ing

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David & Debbie McFadden

Miriam Charter

Rudy & Evelyn Penner

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Statistics do not tell us everything, but

indicate general trends in our societies. The
situation for all the countries in Central and

Eastern Europe is that the

percentage of people

"Now

Christians have emerged stronger and

more
numerous from 130years ofunrelenting

this is

eternal

persecution in which millions of Christians were

life:

Knowing THg Lofcl Personally

that we would term as

Bible-believing born
again Christians is very low. This does not

m
that

killed."l

One interesting
observation emerges herethat Poland had and even

presently has more political and religious

mean that people in countries such as Poland,
freedom than Ukraine, yet the amount of Bibleknow
Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuania and Czech
believing Christians in Ukraine is, relatively
you, the
Republic do not claim to be Christian. Many
speaking, greater than in Poland. Of course, we
only
do, but the real question is, do they know
realize that the historical, political, religious and
Jesus Christ in a personal way as their Savior
cultural realities of each country play significant
true God,
and Lord?
roles in the outcome of evangelistic efforts. But it
and
All indications suggest that many do not.
also testifies to the fact that greater persecution
Jesus
And that is the ever-present challenge for us
can result in more dedication to the Lord and
Christ,
at GMM and for our coworkers, namely, to
success in evangelism. We are told that today in
do everything possible to spread Jesus' Good
China Bible-believing Christianity is growing by
whom you
News. The essence of Christ's Gospel is that a
the thousands each day in spite of persecution.
have
person can have an experiential knowledge of
Still, the point is that the number of people
sent"
God, just OS Jesus himself stated: "Now this is (John 17:3) who know Jesus as personal Savior and Lord in
eternal life; that they may know you, the only
Central and Eastern Europe remains very small.
true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have
Many missionaries and dedicated national
sent" Pohn 17:3). Yet so many go through the forms
workers are teaching God's Word and helping
of a religious faith but do not experience an
people to come to a personal relationship with Jesus
intimate relationship with him.
Christ. We at GMM are doing our part in this great
In previous issues of The Crier we mentioned that outreach. However, much more needs to be done.
the number of Bible-believing people in Poland is
Friends, we are sharing these challenges with you
extremely low-about 0.2%. Let's compare that with
concerning the need in countries of Europe, but we
the situation in neighboring Ukraine. The percentage
also see similar challenges face all of us on this side
of Protestants in this country is slightly
of the ocean. We preach the same truth here
higher. Out of a population of
and there, namely, the need for men and
50 million people 1.5% could be
women to get to know the Lord personally,
considered as Evangelical and
as we read in John 17:3: "...that they
Bible-believing. The authors of
may know you..."
Operation World state that
1. Patrick Johnstone and Jason Mondryk
"Ukraine has a strong Christian
Ukraine with Robyn
Johnstone, Operation World: 21st
heritage, but suffering under
Communism was severe. Evangelical

they may

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to grow with about 100 people

attending worship services. They
possess their own building, which
previously was a bakery, and the
church is known and respected in
Turysk. Paul writes about a drama
they recently presented to the
community. It was entitled, "The
House of Judgment," and told of
the lives of a brother and sister.

The sister accepted Christ as

Savior and Lord and her brotherTurysk Church congregation
Ukraine! We've heard a lot about Ukraine this

year, about their seeking for truer reporting on the

people's vote for president. Living in the USA and
Canada, we can most certainly sympathize with the
Ukrainian people on this issue. Yet, will political

freedom and honesty bring what the Ukrainian

people need? We believe this question is best
answered by Christ, as he stated: "If you hold to my
teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John
8:31-32). We at GMM are doing our part to help
others find truth and freedom in Jesus.
Our involvement in Ukraine dates back to the

Soviet period. During that time radio was one of the

major forms of ministry to the peoples living behind

did not and resisted any

suggestion that he should. Both
were killed while driving in the
car. Scenes from heaven and hell were depicted, as
the sister went to be with the Lord and her brother
went to be with the demons in hell. At the end a

short message on God's salvation was given and

people were encouraged to ask questions and take
literature. Over 500 people from the community
attended. Some indicated that they would like to
have further contact with the Church.
In his letter Paul also informs us about his

church's upcoming summer camp activities and adds:

"We're organizing all of these camps with one
purpose in mind, namely, to tell non-believers about
Christ, to become friends with them so that after the

camps we can maintain an ongoing relationship with

them and bring them to Christ.

the Iron Curtain. Paul Diatel of Toronto, one of our

missionaries, was preparing radio messages during

that time, which were broadcast from different

shortwave radio stations. Later Vosily S., a local

national Ukrainian preacher in Ukraine became our
radio minister. During the time of political changes
we helped local churches in northwestern Ukraine
start children and youth camps in several places.
Now GMM is more involved in the work of planting
new churches.

At the present time we are working with two

new congregations in Ukraine. One was started
about 7 years ago by Paul K. in Turysk. it continues
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In our area this is presently one of the most

effective methods of evangelism, and v^e do not
want to miss the opportunity."

The second church plant, in which GMM

helped, began about two years ago in the city
of Kovel under the leadership of Valery K. It
initially began as a youth club in the center of
town. Young Christians from the local traditional
Evangelical Christian Church organized a worship
singing team that uses modern instruments and
a contemporary style of music. They rented a
hall in the center of town and invited young
people from the streets to come and be a part
Praying a blessing over newly-baptized,Turysk Churcti
of their youth club. Out of this grew a church
with Valery being its pastor. In a recent letter
Kovel church and conducts an outreach to the ladies
Valery states: "We continue to prepare programs for in the city. Women from all walks of life have been
the youth club that are interesting to teenagers and
attending. Most of them do not attend church. They
young adults. The most important matter
are being challenged with the Gospel
is that they hear about the life and work
message, as it applies to the issues of
ofJesus Christ." At their Sunday worship
life here on earth and in heaven.
service 80 people now attend and they
Natasha has also started a home
are growing. They also began a children's
meeting to study the Bible and some
ministry. In addition, Valery mentions
ladies from the women's meeting are
that the church prayed for an outreach
attending. One of them is Natasha's
Hor in the one sptril
to the ladies in the city and God sent
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neighbor, Luba. Natasha told us that
inti) (mfbody.
them Natasha D. to head up this ministry.
Christians for Luba were mostly people
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GMM played an vital role in bringing
with a low level of education and some
both Natasha and this church together.
what uncultured. Natasha developed a
Natasha is a single mother with two young
friendship with Luba and invited her to attend one of
children. We met her in Poland and helped her to
the ladies' meetings. She came. Then Natasha invited
relocate to Ukraine. Today she works with the new
her to the home Bible study. Somewhat fearful of
what she would find, the neighbor came. After
seeing the ladies that were there, hearing their
stories and being faced with the claims of Jesus
Christ, this non-believer understood that she needs

Jesus. In fact, due to disconcerting circumstances

in her life, she admitted that she had lost her will
to live.

After repenting and accepting Jesus as her

personal Savior, everything has changed. Today
she wants to live and serve her newly found
Savior.

Natastia (on right) singing with worship team

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Please pray for Natasha and

Baptism
her ministry with the ladies and
young teenager girls. When
we recently spoke with her over the
phone she told us that around 80 women
attend her ladies' meetings. Most recently
Natasha began meetings for teenage
girls. She talks to them about issues that
they face such as the pressure to have
sex. About 60 girls attended the last time
they met.
GMM will continue to help and encourage
the ministry in both Kovel and Turysk,
especially with the upcoming summer
camp programs. The campers have to
pay a stipulated amount towards camp
costs, however this will only cover a portion
of the expenses. Additional funds are
needed. Families in the Turysk region
have difficulty making ends meet, thus the

campers cannot be asked

to pay for all camp costs.
Friends, will you or oneof
your church groups be willing to assist
them in meeting their camp expenses. Just

in Ukraine

as Paul K. wrote, this is one of the most

George & Vera Bajenski

George Repetski
GMM Boards of Directors
American:

George Bajenski
Jim Gregory

effective means of reaching people for

Christ in his area. Would any of you, who
support GMM, be willing to give a
one-time offering to help these churches
If the answer is "yes," please send your

Jim Grella

contribution to GMM with a side note

Phil Dempster
David Dyke

stating that this is for the Camp Fund.

Ukraine's greatest need is not political
freedom, as important as that is; her
greatest need is to discover and become
acquainted with Jesus Christ as Savior
and Lord. Let's give and pray to that end
for that country.

Rod Huron
David McFadden
Harold Smith

Ken Wood
Canadian:
Ernie Atkinson

Michael Isaac
Jim Tune
Lee Wood

The primary mission of

Global Missiorjary Ministries

is to proclaim Clirist's
unchanging
message of salvation to the
people of a changing postcommunist Central and

Eastern Europe.

Global Missionary Ministries

P.O. Box 41201
RPO Rockwood Mall

Mississauga, ON L4W 509

Canada

Tel. (905)564-3578

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BELARUS NEEDS OUR PRAYERS

"Belarus - where is that? Is that a country?"

This is often the initial response when we mention
Belarus to some people. It is a country that does not
get much media attention in the USA and Canada. In
Europe, however, it is much better known. This land
is bordered by Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and
Ukraine.

Belarus' history began with the emergence of the

Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in the 14th century. It
existed through to the 16th century after which, through
marriage of its ruler, the Grand Duchy joined up with
Poland. The laws of GDL were written in the Belarusian

language of that time. During the years of 1517-1519

Franciszek Skoryna of Polocak, while residing in Prague,
translated and published the Bible into the common
Belarusian vernacular. One significant time that is often
referred to as Belarus' Golden Age came in the 1560's
when a wave of conversion to Protestantism took place
throughout GDL and Poland. Protestant churches were
established and built throughout this region with the
gentry playing a significant role in this change.
Unfortunately this did not last as other forces came
to play in the religious life of the country.
In March of 1917 there was an attempt by ethnic
Belarusions to establish their own state under the title
of Belarusian National -

Republic. This did not last long

for the creation of the

Belarusian Republic in the new

forbids this. Some have been fined. It is difficult now to

start new churches because ofstrict rules. By law a registered

church can conduct its missionary activities only within
the corporate boundaries of their city, town or village.
Many go beyond their corporate limits and risk the
possibility of fines.
We should pray for Belarus
as a country. The Evangelical
Christian-Baptist churches with

lifMiifliii ii

as the Bolsheviks disbanded

the new government. This did,

however, lay the foundations

that today is called "Kurapaty." It is believed that over

200,000 people were exterminated by the NKVD
(Soviet secret police} and are today buried in Kurapaty.
Today Belarus is an independent state under the
government of President Lukashenko. It is a centrally-run
government much like the old Soviet system. Many are
concerned about the political situation in Belarus today
calling the president the "last dictator of Europe."
What about religious life in the country? Most would
consider themselves Orthodox, although most do not
attend their services. There are various religious groups
operating within the country. A significant minority is the
Catholic Church with churches throughout the country,
especially in Western Belarus. Various Evangelical
Protestant groups exist and operate in Belarus, although
they also constitute a minority.
Recently all religious groups had to undergo re-registration.
Most established churches were registered anew, but
many smaller groups did not receive registration. Some
of them continue to meet in spite of the fact that the law

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Soviet Union. One of Belarus'

saddest moments in history

came when Stalin's purges took
place at the end of the
1930's. Many people were
simply shot en masse in an
area on the outskirts of Minsk

to grow and face many

^challenges. Let us pray that,
in spite of many restrictions,
the Lord will bless the efforts

of his people in Belarus, and

that more will continue to hear

Kurapaty Forest, Minsk

Cemetary to ttiousands thiat were executed
between 1937 - 1941

about the saving grace of

Jesus Christ and respond
appropriately.

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MINISTRY
GMM assists fellow
believers in Belarus. In this
issue of The Crier we

share several areas of

ministry in which GMM

participates.
One of our staff

recently visited Bethlehem

Church in Minsk. GMM

was instrumental in the

Baptism at Bethletiem
Church,Minsk

beginning stages of
Bethlehem Church, as it

introduced a group of
American and Korean believers that visited the church in

the early 1990's. As a result, the church received the first

significant amount of financial support to launch out on
construction of the church complex and home for

the aged (the latter is still in the process of

being constructed).
On this occasion Bethlehem

Church conducted a baptismal

service. Fourteen candidates were

baptized in the church's baptistery

with two others later in the week.

IN

BELARUS

house all of the attendees at one time; therefore,

four separate services are conducted every Sunday.

Good News Church uses various programs to interest
people in the Gospel message. For example, this summer
they will be conducting Lingo Camp, which, in essence,
is a time of studying English as a second language.
Presently in countries of the former Soviet Union many
realize that learning English can give them an advantage
in getting better jobs. Good News Church is capitalizing
on this reality. The campers study the English language
but also they are given an English version of the Bible for
practice in reading. Five individuals from last year's camp
are now following the Lord and attending services.
Another program that is proving to be effective is the
Alpha course. Christians are encouraged to bring their
friends for a meal and a lecture on the basics of

Christianity with an open discussion following.

One of the church's own leaders is the

teacher and this program has resulted

in many people repenting,
believing and being baptized.
The Good News Church

reports a strong youth group

that meets everyThursday.
Ninety percent from this group
have come from non-believing

What 0 wonderful act of testimony

to God's grace working in the lives of
the newly baptized individuals! The
homes. Brother Dima's coworkers
church was filled to capacity with
serve as youth leaders and under
those who came to observe and pray Baptismal candidates, Bethlehem Church, their leadership the group continues
Minsk
for the new converts. Following the
to flourish. They study the Bible and
baptisms people were encouraged to stay for a meal and have outings much li ce any young people's group here in
to hear the personal testimonies of the newly baptized
the USA or Canada.
believers. In most cases it was a friend that first testified
Another significant ministry that Good News conducts and
of God's working in their lives. This resulted in these
is supported byGMM is the publication ofChristian Culture
former non-believers attending the services and Bible
magazine. This magazine is
lessons on the basics of Biblical Christianity. Once again under Brother Dmitry's
it was confirmed that one believer reaching out to a
leadership with the help ofIrina
non-believer still remains to be the most effective method
V. The aim ofthe magazine is to
of bringing people to Christ. What a joy it was to see
reach the intelligentsia ofBelanjs
that new people from the surrounding area in Minsk are
with articles that make them
attending and becoming followers ofJesus Christ through
think and consider the validity of
the testimony of Bethlehem Church.
Biblical Christianity. Readers'
We are also happy to see another congregation in
commenfe ha^e been very positive,
Minsk make significant strides in winning the lost to
such as the following: "This is
Christ. Good News Church, under the leadership of
the best publication in defense
Dmitry L, is growing. Last year they had 37 baptisms
ofChristianity I've seen in a long
and many who are turning to Christ in this church are
time. Please send me more
Dima with Alona L.
young people with higher education. Every Sunday over
issues. I will read them with the
Good News Church, Minsk
300 people attend. The building is much too small to
greatest of interest."

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MINISTRY

IN

BELARUS

Global Missionary Ministries continues tosupport

the work ofCamp Pearl in southwestern Belarus. This is an
official children's health center but it also operates as a Christian
camp for children that come from various parts of Belarus.

Bible in contemporary
Belarusian. Today that
is being distributed
throughout Belarus.

About half of the children are non-believers and are the

The Belarusian Bible

friends of children from believing homes. For many this

is the first time that they hear about Jesus Christ and his
sacrificial death for them. The camp has a dental and
medical component to it, which means the medical staff

Society is also preparing

examine and treat the children. Some children come

us to be involved through

from areas where the radiation from the Chernobyl

Nuclear Station accident is found in larger amounts on
the ground. They are examined for the effects of
radiation poisoning and are given appropriate advice on
how todeal with it. Many children hear about the Lord for
the first time in their lives and come to repentance and

editorial work. We will be

belief in Christ. Their names are then

another version of the Bible

in contemporary
Belarusian and has asked

supplied to local churches, which are

asked to follow up.
One young person who came
to the camp as a child later

individuals. The main theme is

stated clearly in the title and

shows how man lost his

intimate relationship with

God through Adam and Eve
and is repeated in each one

became a counselor. She stated

in her testimony: "When I was

14years old Iwas offered an
opportunity to attend Pearl Camp.
It was here at this campthat Irepented...
When I told my parents about what had
happened to me at camp, they did not
support me and witfi cold indifference put

of our lives. The Bible's

Searching the Scriptures, Pearl Camp

near Kobryn

out that flame within me.

After some time my parents forbade me from

attending church altogether. My life became miserable,
full of evil and disappointments. But it was God's plan
that I return to church. The Lord helped me to overcome
my difficulties and wavering.
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Christian Culture Magazine
published in Minsk

Dental care at Pearl Camp

glad to assist in this effort.

Thus, Christian literature is another method of spreading
the Gospel in Belarus.
-Recently. George Repetski's booklet, Man's Return to
His Original State, was printed in Belarus and is
now being distributed by churches and

After this I decided to

dedicate my life to Jesus

Christ, that is, 1was baptized.
After my baptism I started to
grow in my faith and
received spiritual strength.
I felt God's blessings at
every turn in my life. And
now 4 years later I'm here
at the camp as a group

message is presented on how

God sent his Son to open a
way back to God through Jesus'
sacrificial death and the sending
of the Holy Spirit. It ends with the
message of our return to God, as

described in the Book of Revelation.

Belarus is a country that is in need of God's touch.

One person that came to Christ as a result of reading
the Belarusian Bible and a book produced by Global
Missionary Ministries recently shared his deep
conviction that true moral, social and political change
can only come to Belarus when we, who believe in
Jesus Christ, fall on our knees and pray for Belarus.
He is doing this himself and asked us to do the same.
Let us remember Belarus in our prayers and pray that
God's will shall be done and that a time of spiritual
refreshing and a greater seeking after God wilt take
place.

How appropriate and applicable are the words for

Belarus (and our lands too) that we find in 2 Chronicles

Ministries assisted in the

7:14: "If my people, who are called by my name, will

humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn
from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven

production ofthe first complete

and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

leader."

Global Missionary

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G. REPETSKI'S VISIT IN BESLAN

George Repetski, together with

Foye and Janice Rostvit, recently
visited the city of Besian in southern
Russia. They met with some of the
Christian people that were affected by

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GMM Missionaries

the terrorists' act in Beslan's School

No. 1 last September. In particular,

they became acquainted with the two
Totiev families that lost children in the
G. Repetski meeting with staff of
Belarusian Bible Society

tragedy. Both of the families expressed

their deepest heartfelt thanks for the
many Christians who prayed for them
during the crisis. Sergei and Bella
Totiev lost 2 children, while Taymuraz
and Raisa Totiev lost 4 children. Sergei
and Taymuraz are brothers and their

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families live next to each other.

George Bajenski
Jim Gregory

George and the Rostvit Twins had a

special time with Raisa who told many
small details of each of her children
Taymuras and Raisa Totiev,
Beslan, Russia

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Donald W. MacQuarrie
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Lenora Klein

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Stephen Leshkewich
Mary Leshkewich
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that perished. Most noteworthy was

their 8-year old son who fearlessly
encouraged other children and adults
to trust in God, as they were being
held hostage. He died with the many
others in the bomb explosion that
followed. The Totievs requested that
we continue praying for them and for
their witness in the community. Please
pray for Sergei and Bella's son that is
still undergoing treahnent in his eye
thatwas injured during the siege.
George, Janice and Faye Rostvit
ministered during the Sunday service
where the Totievs attend and learned

of the church's plans to build onto their

present building to provide Sunday
School classes for children's ministry.
Funds were given to the minister of the
church to help in this effort. We thank
all who participated in assisting that
congregation, as they deal with the
effects of the school tragedy.

GMM Boards of Directors

American:

Jim Grella
Rod Huron

David McFadden

Harold Smith
Ken Wood
Canadian:
Ernie Atkinson

Phil Dempster
Michael Isaac
Jim Tune
Lee Wood

The primary mission of

Global Missionary Ministries
is to proclaim Christ's
unchanging

message ol salvation to the

people of a changing postcommunist Central and

Eastern Europe.
Global Missionary Ministries
RPO Rockwood Mall
P.O. Box 41201

Mississauga, ON L4W 509

Canada

Tel. (905) 564-3578

Fax. (905) 564-6732
E-mail: gmm@gmmeuro.org
Website: gmmeuro.org
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Together" - Building the Church in Europe

working with them

The summer of 2005

was spent in Europe,

until the mission is

preaching, teaching,

complete. However,

praying,

we would like to stress

European
encouraging, and
what we believe. It is
Union
helping others find
Lithuania
Czech Rep. important for us, as
the Way. Much of our
Christ's Body from the
East and from the West, to work together. We, the
audience were young people, since a considerable
amount of time was spent in church camps.
Church, need each other, and the benefits of such a
united effort are enormous.

Poland was the center of our operation, just as it is

the geographical center of a uniting Europe. From
here we could easily reach Ukraine, Belarus,
Lithuania or Czech Republic.

We truly believe that the Church of this postcommunist Europe has something to offer today's

Europe is now open and an easy place to travel. All

kinds of philosophies and human influences can be
found here, consequently, increasing the need for
the Gospel of Christ. From personal experience we
can say that Europe presents special challenges in
spreading the Gospel. In spite of this fact, praise the
Lord, the Church of our Lord Christ Jesus is alive and

in monetary value, but by their value in their

testimony of faith. Lessons that they learned
throughout the years of hardship and persecution
can be of great help for today's Church in the West.
We can learn from their spirit of unity and
cooperation, as the apostle Paul speaks in his letter
to the Ephesians, in chapter 4: "Make every effort to
keep the unity of the Spirit through the bonds of

growing and "the gates of Hades will not overcome

peace."

churches in North America. It cannot be measured

it" (Matt. 16:18).

After years of communist domination, persecution

and the strong influence of atheism, people ore
redefining themselves, rebuilding their national and
traditional life styles. They do not like to be
reminded of their years of political enslavement. At
the same time they do not want to be fully controlled
by western influences. Yes, the economy is a

Friends, we were informing you throughout this year

on the pages of our mission publication. The Crier,
of our different involvements and mission

opportunities in the life of the Church in Poland,

Ukraine, and Belarus. Today we would like to add a
few more similar thoughts about Lithuania and the
Czech Republic. We believe our spiritual life is
enriched when we know more about one another,

problem that cannot be resolved quickly. As a result

and when we are involved in the life of the Church

of this situation, churches appreciate our partnering

with them in the Gospel, and we intend to continue

in other places. Together let us build His Body both

at home and abroad.

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September-October 2005

September-October 2005

GMM's Ministry in Lithuania

Lithuania is another country where GMM is actively involved in

spreading Christ's Gospel. Our closer involvement with Lithuanian
church life started in 1993 when we met Viktor Pavlov, a Bible College
student in Vilnius. He was just beginning the launch of a new church
plant in the nearby city of Salcininkai. Lithuania, with its approximately
4 million people, is located in the north-central part of Europe. It
stretches from the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea and borders with

Latvia, Russia, Belarus and Poland.

Lithuania has a long and distinct history. It has its own language,
although a large percentage of its population also speaks Russian and
Polish. The majority of the population professes the Roman Catholic
faith.

We were introduced to this new work by the elders of Warsaw

Christian Fellowship Church, who encouraged us to help in this
endeavor. Thus, for the past 12 years we have been closely associated

Ttie Pavlov's visit villagers

with Viktor and his coworkers.

Conducting Christian ministry in this culture has many challenges. Over

60% of Salcininkai's population claims Polish heritage and, at the same
time, strong ties with the Catholic tradition. The Lithuanian population
preserved strong cultural ties with their historical paganism and
occultism. In spite of this, the new church in Salcininkai has steadily
grown to have approximately 40 members. They possess their own
piece of land on which a temporary place of worship stands. Viktor
conducts regular worship services on Sunday. They meet two times
during the week for Bible study and prayer. They ore actively involved
in children's work that draws children from the city and a local
Children's Home. Viktor and his wife regularly visit neighboring
villages, where they conduct Bible studies and assist needy families with
clothing and food that is frequently provided by GMM.
Recently Viktor informed us that their top prayer is for the Lord to send
more workers. The Pavlovs desire to start, possibly this fall, a program
for children, where every day after school children of poor families
could come for a meal, do their homework and spend some quality
time in a healthy Christian environment. This would be worthy
community work and an excellent opportunity for evangelistic outreach
to the children and their families. We would like this project to succeed,
but they need our help. If anyone of you could commit to pray about it

or help financially, that would be greatly appreciated by them and us.

Please pray that the Lord of the harvest will send forth new workers to
this field. Contact us, if you have any questions or wish to support this
ministry.

The Crier

Church congregation in Salcininkai,

Lithuania

Viktor Pavlov leading

children in prayer

GMM's Ministry in Czech Republic

September-October 2005

Global Missionary Ministries has a longtime relationship with

a Christian community in the Czech Republic. In earlier days, when
this part of Europe was in the grip of a strong communist regime, we
frequently visited and assisted churches in this region of
Czechoslovakia. However, it was only in 1995 that we established
an ongoing partnership with a young minister from Prague by the
name of Daniel Heczko.

Daniel Heczko,

Prague, Czech Republic

With its population of 10 million people, the Czech Republic is now

independent and governed by a democratic system. It is one of the
newer members of the European Union. Its economy is stronger than
in other similar formerly communistic lands. !n terms of religious
upbringing and persuasion, the Czechs are rather closed and
independent-minded. Recent statistics reveal that 39.8% of Czechs- - considered themselves to be atheist. Apparently this number
continues to increase with each passing year. One statistical source
from the year of 2000 stated that only 0.17% of the Czech people
claim to be of evangelical Christian persuasion. Today the Czech
people are more secular in their outlook, even though they had a
rich history of religious reform initiated by John Hus in the early
1400's. He spoke openly against corruption and hierarchal
tendencies of his time. The essence of his belief can be seen as it is

engraved at the base of his monument which stands today in the

center of Prague's Old City: "Search for the truth, hear the truth,
learn the truth, love the truth, proclaim the truth, cling to the truth,
and defend the truth until death."
Part of congregation
in Prague

Children's Hospice,
Prague, Czech Republic

In 1995 Daniel Heczko was just starting a new church plant in

Prague, and we joined him in this effort. On several occasions we
preached in his pulpit, we brought other known speakers to his
church for evangelistic purposes. We helped his congregation
financially in various mission projects, including the purchase of
property where they plan to build a future worship center. We were
also able to help and encourage one of the members of this
congregation to start a ministry of a Children's Hospice on the
outskirts of Prague. Today this church has about 130 members and
just recently they joyfully announced that in September of this year
they are starting a new church plant in another part of the city. A
nucleus of 40 members from the mother church has moved to the
new church.

We thank the Lord for their faithful work and commend them to you

for prayer support. Recently Daniel asked us to pray that God would
help them in teaching and preparing a new generation of effective
church leaders who will be able to faithfully serve the Lord in their
city. May his prayer be heard and answered, as they have
expressed it.

The Crier

Ostroda Blessing ^

Gene Dulin, Wayne Murphy

and George Bajenski

Polish ministers' meeting

Presentation to George Bajenski

Living ^emoriaCs
"jyQ ftas sete&mbj mtfie fmrts (^men" (^Ecc 220)
In memory of /Given by

The summer of 2005 marked 35 years of

ministry involvement in Ostroda, Poland. In July
of 1971 George Bajenski, then living in Poland,
brought the first group of campers to this very
site that today is very familiar to many of us. By
God's grace, to this day we continue to "Ring
the Bells" and preach the Word at this very
place. This year during the summer months just
over 1,100 people participated in different
camp activities in Ostroda. This included:
children's camp, youth camp, sport camp,
English-language camp, mission camp, music
workshop, camp for Jewish children from
Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, and many other
interesting church-building events.
One such event was the Annual Conference of
ministers and church leaders of the Association

of Churches of Christ in Poland. During this

meeting there were several guests from the USA,
such as a worship team from Savannah
Christian Church from Georgia, Wayne Murphy

i_.Lenpra Klein
Myrna Klein
Lucille & George Repetski

Benjamin Bajenski
Connie & Jack Newhouse
Eva Nourse

Larry & Janice Snyder

Charles & Kathy Nelson
Paul R Nourse
Eva Nourse

Nancy Vessell
Hiram Mechiing
Carol Holland
Adeline Kroeker

Sam & Anna Ficych

Nettie Zidkovich

Wesley &Thelma Green

Frank & Marilyn Nicholson
John A. Ray
Deana Bond

September-October 2005

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GMM Missionaries

Georqe &Vera Bajer^kT"^

^aeorge MepeisKi
GMM Boards of Directors
American:

George Bajenski
Jim Gregory
Jim Grella
Rod Huron
David McFadden
Harold Smith
Ken Wood

Canadian:
Ernie Att<ir>&on

Phil Dempster

and Loren Deckard of Polish Christian Ministries

Michael Isaac

from Maryland, and a distinguished pioneer of

Christian missionary outreach to lands "behind

Jim Tune

the iron curtain," Gene Dulin from Indiana. It

was a joy for us to praise the Lord together,

remembering the way He has led us throughout
the years.

Lee Wood

The primary mission of

Global Missionary Ministries

is to proclaim Christ's
unchanging
message of salvation to the
people of a changing postcommunist Central and

Eastern Europe.
Global Missionary Ministries

John K. & Mary Huk

Michael & Vi Tarasuk

The

This year also commemorates 40 years of faithful

service on Polish soil for native missionary,
George Bajenski. This fact was recognized by
the Ministers' Conference. It also happened that
Gene Dulin's 80th birthday followed the
conference, so we were happy to initiate his
celebration by singing "Happy Birthday" to him

both in Polish and in English. Brother Dulin was

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involvement in Christian work in Poland.

Together we thank the Lord for all He has done for us in the past. We
prayed for His continued wisdom and for His Spirit to lead the new
generation of Polish church leaders to even greater victories for Him. Truly,
it was good to be together in the fellowship of brothers and sisters who in
peace and harmony are building the Church ofJesus Christ (Ps. 133).

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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

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was established to present the
gospel of Christ to millions in
Central and Eastern Europe

Various ministries in which GMM is involved;

evangelisnn and church planting, "ProEcclesia"

media, radio, literature and the internet

camps, children and youth work, "Ostroda Camp"

who were under domination

outreach to Jewish

people, "Messianic
Project"

by atheistic communism.
In these days, radio was the primary means
of communicating the message, though we

short term missions

visited believers there as much as we could.

Then, through the power of God, walls

came down and doors of opportunity

opened wide for us. However, Satan also

found his opportunity, bringing materialism,
indifference, and deception.
In most of these places, we are now free to

preach the gospel and this we are doing.

The battle is not over. On both sides of the

ocean we are engaged in spiritual warfare,

as Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:10-12.

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Thank you, friends, for your interest and

involvement in this challenging ministry
to post-communist Central and Eastern
Europe. We appreciate your prayers and
financial support. We would be glad to
send you more information on the changes
taking place, and of opportunities for Christian

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Write to us, call, or email us.

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November 2005

OSTRODA CAMP YEAR-ROUND!

One of the ministries in which GMM participates in Poland is

"Ostr6da Camp". What is it?
This is a camp ministry conducted by the Polish Christian

Church. The camp is located on the outskirts of the city Ostrbda,

140 miles north of Warsaw. Being surrounded by lakes, rolling
hills and forests, Ostroda is a major tourist attraction. Before
World War II this region was known as East Prussia.
Presently about 40 thousand people live in this city. Sadly it
can be said, that the vast majority of Ostr6dites do not personally
know 'Ihe Way.. .the Truth.. .and the Life..." namely Jesus Christ.
That doesn't mean the people living here are irreligious! Ostroda has 11 Roman Catholic parishes, one
Lutheran church, one Methodist church, one Baptist church, and one Church of Christ congregation with
which we are associated, if to total the membership of the four Protestant congregations, the number
would not exceed 300. We are praying and working to change this sad statistic.
Ostroda is important to us. !t was here, with God's help, in 1971, that George Bajenski took steps to
establish the first Christian youth camp in communist Poland.

Today Poland is a free and an independent country, allowing freedom of religion. It is a member of
the European Union and one of the closer American allies in Europe. Unfortunately, Poland's present
economy brings stress to the lives of many Poles. About 30% of the population in the Ostroda region
remains without work.

Ostroda Camp has a great mission to accomplish. During the summer months it serves as a summer
camp for approximately 1,200 campers. We would like it to become a year-round center for missionrelated activities in Poland. During the summer camps are held for children, youth and adults. In addition
it hosts church conferences and retreats, workshops, such as Bible, music, sport, and English-language
seminars.

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During2005 two effective retreats were conducted for people struggling with alcohol addiction. After
the last meeting two young men Involved In these seminars remained at the camp ground and became
actively involved In local church life. They are under close supervision of the camp's director and local
pastor. Praise the Lord, there are visible changes in their lives! Before attending the seminar they
normally slept in the local cemetery. Now they say: "We are living on holy ground."

-.I^We of Global Missionary Ministries continue to be committed to help Ostroda become a true yearrciund center for church missionary activities in Poland. It is our prayer that scores of younger and older
people will find freedom In Christ and be directed to Christian living.
To realize this goal Ostroda Camp needs much prayer and additional financial assistance. In recent
years significant improvements have been made to the facility, but it is still not ready for year-round use.
To fully winterize the main Camp building $21,000 US dollars are still needed.
This will allow us to:

replace 18 large winterized windows at a cost of $4,000 ($220 each)

replace 24 small winterized windows at a cost $2,240 ($94 each)
replace 3 ground-level outside doors at a cost $1,265 ($420 each)
replace 4 balcony outside doors at a cost of $1,500 ($375 each)
winterize (insulate) outside walls at a cost of $12,000

Can you still help us during this year! Can we count on your prayer support and a sacrificial giftfor
this worthy project? Any contribution for this purpose should be marked as 'Camp Fund.'
Our address: GMM, P.O. Box 41201, RPO Rockwood Mall Misslssauga, Ontario L4W 5C9 Canada
On behalf of grateful people in Poland and our GMM mission team...