Poland Evangelical August, 2010
When Polish youth discover the only one worthy of worship, it becomes a natural thing for them to do.
Did you know that: • Camp Eden is enjoying it’s 33 season of ministry this summer? Its true! The camp was started in 1977, during the height of Communism, and has never failed to host summer camps even in spite of hostel government opposition. • Presently it ministers to the children of parents that were converted there? Its true! More than a few of these parents were converted and met at the camp. • Every summer it ministers to children, youth, young adults and adults?
Its true! In addition to children and youth camps, it has also held family camps. • It is gearing up to reach even more people with the gospel of Christ? Its true! The additional land and new worship center will position Camp Eden to reach even more of Poland’s youth with the gospel. • You can help make it happen? Its true! You can play a key role in insuring that Camp Eden succeeds in reaching more Polish youth. We will outline specific things you can do in this newsletter.
Ted Foreman of Minnesota, and Kim Backstrom of North Dakota, work with Jan Tomczyk on the worship center building at Camp Eden.
Become part of a work team! Construction continues on the new worship center. In addition to worship space it will provide additional housing, as well as bathroom facilities. With help from a few more willing workers, it will soon become a reality! Want to help build the kingdom in this way? Let us know fo your interest.
Land Acguisition Challenge • Presently the fund for the additional land for Camp Eden stands is approximately $11,000. The goal is to raise $20,000. • An anonymous donar has offered to match all gifts given, up to $5,000. So, if $5,000 is given it will become $10,000. • That would put us over the top! • Can you help us reach the goal, and insure the expansion of Camp Eden’s ministry? • If so, please contact us soon!
Together We Can Do It!
The one and a half acres (seen in the background) will provide space for playing fields, as well as additional housing. It will also guard against encroachment.
did you know that you can help make disciples by participating in a camp in person? It’s a fact. Every summer guest teams from the U.S. and elswhere make a major contibution by actually being a part of a camp.
This team of college/career young adults from Calvary Church, Placentia, CA helped with a Young Adult Camp.
These high school students from Buffalo Free Church in Minnesota, served at a camp interacting with Polish teens of the same age.
Still another way to help Camp Eden... Piotr Blasczyk and his wife Renia serve as assistant directors at the camp. The problem is that Renia is in school (learnng skills that will help her do her job better for the ministry) and managing the business office for the camp, and Piotr must work at secular empolyment in order for them to make it financially. In that his services are greatly needed at the camp, we are looking for individuals or organizations who would to consider contributing monthly to their support. They need $1,200 a month. We believe the Holy Spirit may very well call people to be a part of the Blasczyk’s support team. If God should be calling you to be a part of this effort, please contact us as soon as possible. There is a great deal of work to do at the camp, and the sooner we can make Piotr’s status fulltime there, the better things will be
Please pray earnestly with us regarding these ministry needs at Camp Eden - and how you may
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