The Beils - Polish MissionP. O. Box 147

Lincoln, 111. 62656

"Ring the Bells let the whole world know"News from George and Vera Bajenskl

JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1971

m I* Friends,^^4 jflL > I It isan amazing and sometimes frightening expe-

- human natures to see God leading usunknown tomorrow, but what rewards and

many promises are given by Him to those who proveto be obedient to His calling and follow His direc-tion

Jl^^l exactly wayour and ministry. There was preparationP''^ver and in study to enter Polish mission field,

I l^ter, this spring. After consulting with some ofbrethren here, who are familiar with our work

^^HjU and mission situation, we saw that it was advisablefor us to establish an independent mission program,with achurch the It but nowhow we are to for andhappily wewould like tomake thisofficial announce-ment from the February, 1971, LincolnChristian Church, Lincoln, l(linois-of which I was

a student member during my college days, and in which I was ordained to the ministry in 1965-is now ourhome base for our mission program. Working under the spiritual concern of the elders and the missioncommittee, and supported by prayers of many, we plan together with you dear Christian friends, to shareall of our victories in our ministry and also some problems or sorrows, as things will occur, giving allhonor and glory to Him, Who makes all things possible. Also as our new forwarding agent, Brother JimEmerson and his wife Beth, who are members of the Lincoln Christian Church, will keep all of our books,finances, and correspondence straight and see that you will get our "Ring the Bells" newsletter. Butalso for correspondence and dealing directly with us as shortly we will be in Poland, Vera's brother,John Huk and his wife Ruth, who live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, have agreed to help the Emersons inour corespondence with Poland. John and Ruth wUI also be responsible for putting our newslettertogether.

This is our new official address, (please note the change!).

" RING THE BELLS-POLISH MISSIONP.O. BOX 147

LINCOLN, ILLINOIS 62656

with Brother Jim Emersonforwarding agent.Now wehave just completed one semesterof study at Lincoln Christian Seminary, and with a refreshed

mind, and a spirit set high, we are ready for service here, and in Poland, wherever He will lead us. Thereis onemoreissuethatdelaysourleavingfor Poland, and that is finances. In Poland we will have no otherincome except what we will receive from our friends and churches here in the United States. For thisreason, while writing this, we pray that some of you who can, will make it possible by your contribution,for us to go with the Gospel, where others cannot go.

Here are some of our needs at the present time that we give for your prayerful consideration:1. for our living-link support we still need about $180.00 on a monthly basis.2. for our travelling expenses, and for shipment of luggage and equipment, we will need about $750

total, for the both of us.

3. there is still a need to buy special equipment like a projection screen, portable typewriter, outside speakers, microphone, amplifier, transfomier, (all for our outdoor tent services) also newfilm strips, and other teaching aids.

4. most recently we have made as a mission project one album of gospel music in the Polish languageto take to Poland, and we will still need about $500 to cover all expenses.

5. since our last newsletter, our Youth Camp Fund for Poland, has received less than $1,000 towardthe $10,000 needed.

These are some of our needs but above all we receive encouraging letters from Christians which motivateus to do even more. Last week I received a letter from Brother Paul Bajko, who is leading the MissionDepartment at Eastern Christian College, and who also helps our work in Poland, In a large measure, andI would like to share with you just a few sentences of this letter.

". . . we are very happy for your dedication and service and pray that soon you will complete yourliving-link support that we heartily recommend, and by the end of spring this year to be able toreturn to Poland for a glorious ministry there. We receive many letters in which people and ourworkers in Poland express their joy of your return. There is so much to do. Polish youth are waitingfor good leadership, some workers for guidance and advice, but most of all many sinners are waitingfor the Gospel of Christ which you will be able to bring to them in song and Word. We will be behindyou in our prayers and work with you as co-workers in the Lord's Vineyard. May the Lord bless you

Yours In Christ,Paul and Dela Bajko

I do believe it is still not too late to go with help to those who possibly need it most. Who will gothere? Who will go and tell them of His love? Will you dear Christian friends? Yes it is possible foryou also to be involved in this difficult and needed mission field. Our plans at the present are to visita few more churches in the Western United States, informing them of the existence and growth of ChristianChurches in Poland. Afterwards, toward thefiiSS^ifcNe^^l-l--be4e^ingjlifiJJ.Qited.5ta^^

We trust you will remember us now as we travel and as vffeleave for Poland, that together in partnership with you, and through God's Almighty hand, we will rescue from the devil many precious souls!

Please note our new address:

Ring the Bells-Polish MissionP.O. Box 147

Lincoln, Illinois 62656

Please make all cheques and contributions payable to:

Ring the Bells Polish Mission

Faithfully in His service.

\ j - -TGeorge & Vera Bajenski

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For your convenience and our better understanding in planning for the future, please complete,detach, and mall to us the following:

n We are going to be praying for your work in Poland.r~l I would like to continue to receive "Ring the Bells" newsletter.n Count on our regular support of $Q We will provide occasional support.[3 I would like to receive George Bajenski's new album entitled, "My Redeemer Liveth" ($5.00).

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"Ring the Bells . . . let the whole world know"News from George and Vera BaJenskI

SEPTEMBER, 1971

Dear Friends, Brethren, and Sisters in Christ,. s We are writing this wrds to you from across

^^'"9 miles or kilometers away from you^ And believe us it makes a difference now. But

thanks be to God that He is the same, and that Heis with us wherever we are, as long as we believe

His Son Christ Jesus and love Him and serveHim faithfully in places where He was called us tobe: Our Lord Christ Jesus is Wonderful Saviourand Mighty God In Him no boundaries, noborders, no curtain-but all are "... one in theSpirit . . . the word . . . and they'll know weare Christian by our love, by our love. Yes they'llknow we are Christian by our . ." This songis one of the last that we have learned last sum-mer (70) being in your churches, youth camps, andmission across the United States. Nowthis song is helping us to live and serve our Lordhere in Poland wHiere He has safely brought us.

Our first busy summer schedule here in Poland is ending, and we thank God that He was with us.How was Hewlth us, of course through His ^irit, but also through His servants, our dear Christian guestsand visitors fnDm the United States that visited us this summer. And there was quite a few of them. Letme recall some of the names of brethren that have visited us in Poland this summer, and whose servicewas greatly helpful and most appreciated by Polish brethren. Starting from most recent visitor who hasmade it possible that this letter is reaching you today. It

brother sister Max Ward from Lincoln, III.Their visit was longest, five weeks, 44messages preached,two weeks of Youth Camp, tv\ro baptismal services with "seven additions. Many discussions and helpful observa- Jtions have been made that will for long time serve as anourishmentformany. Also Mrs. Randall on few different ^occasions has demonstrated beauty of His creation in a pictorial way through chalk art. All of it took much oftraveling, but we thank God for such opportunity. Another exciting and blessed moment we have experienced, when inJuly brother Charles Steele,minlsterof Old Orchard Churchof Christ, Ashland, Ky., and his wife, with group of fineyoung members of this congregation has been with us.Testimony that they have left with our people during their Left to right: Kostek, George, Vera, Gladystwo weeks of visit is unique and never will be forgotten. & Max Ward Randall, and Mr. Bajenskl.Not only through messages and songs, but through their dedication and commitment to Lord's work, andexpectancies of God's Kingdom. This wonderful group of young people seeing a need and opportunity isdeciding to help us in buying and building our youth camp, center of training activities for ChristianChurches in Poland. About 12 acres of land beside a ral^",~Tn city of Ostroda, northeast part of Polandhas been placed and purchased for our work. Many things are still needed to prepare this place for ouruse. All projects will now cost approximately $12,000 and this ambitious and fine Christian group of

Left to right: Kostek, Randall, & Bajenski.

Lincoin Christian ChurchBox 147Lincoln, Illinois 62656

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Old Orchard Church of Christ, is willing to help us. Howthankful to God we are that He hears our prayers, and for thisgroup, and for all of you that love His Kingdom and us here inPoland. Help us now in this prayer please, that this wonderful group of young people, will be strengthened, and thisimportant project will be completed.

In Christ and His Service,

Vera and George Bajenski

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