On March 1st, Wayne Murphy received these words from Paul Howey, PCM’s Board Chairman:

“What a milestone day! I think of the decades you have led PCM, endless hours of prayerful and steady-handed nurturing of the organization, and of

the lives that have been touched by that service. There is no way of reckoning how many have been introduced to, and grown in their relationship with Jesus Christ, either directly, or indirectly as a result of your service. . .”

Wayne Murphy began serving on the board of Polish Christian Ministries in 1979. He joined the staff of PCM on January 1, 1993 and on June 1, 1994 began his role as Executive Director of PCM.

These almost 20 years as Executive Director have been some of the most rewarding years of Wayne’s ministry. Wayne has served as the Minister of churches in Maryland and Pennsylvania for 21 years as well as five years on the staff of Eastern Christian College. He is now completing a total of 45 years in ministry.

At the annual meeting of the mission in 1986 Paul Bajko recommended that the 1987 annual meeting be held in Poland and all members plan to attend. That was Wayne’s first trip to Poland. He fell in love with the

country and began a strong relationship with a number of the Polish preachers. He visited 12 churches during that trip, getting acquainted with preachers and workers.

Returning home on the plane Wayne found himself praying for Poland. He prayed for someone to do more for the country of Poland and the churches there. What did he learn from that prayer? Be careful for what you pray. You may become the answer to your own prayer.

When Paul Bajko told Wayne that he would be the next Director of the mission, Wayne was speechless and a couple of months later told Paul “No.” However, the Holy Spirit played a significant role in bringing Wayne to the point of saying “Yes.” He learned to never underestimate God’s Spirit working in one’s life.

During Paul’s 40 years as Director he laid a great foundation for the mission and what was to come. Wayne spent his first 17 months

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traveling extensively to get acquainted with supporters. He also used this time to get better acquainted with board members. It was a delightful time. Some of the board members have become some of Wayne’s closest friends and advisors.

Throughout these 20 years Wayne has made approximately 30 additional trips to Poland. Not having Polish roots these trips served to help him become acquainted not only with the preachers and church leaders but also knowledgeable about the Polish culture. It’s been exciting as well as rewarding. Many Polish preachers and their families have become like family to Wayne. He has watched their children grow up and attended some of their weddings. He took part in the ordination of several of the preachers and shared in the celebration of many

church anniversaries. Wayne worked with Polish workers in 1993 to establish the first National Polish Leaders Conference which has become an important event. He was invited to speak for at least one session at each of them.

Wayne’s emphasis while working with the Polish churches over the past 15 years was two-fold: (1) work to become self-supporting and (2) help plant new congregations. Some congregations are self-supporting and others are well on their way. Planting new congregations brought tremendous excitement.

When Wayne was considering becoming the Executive Director he consulted with some friends who serve in similar organizations. One of them gave him some counsel he never forgot. “You will have three jobs – (1) be the chief public relations person, (2) be the chief fund raiser, and (3) find your replacement.” Over the years he accomplished #1 and #2. During the past year he accomplished #3.

On March 1, 2013, David Hatfield became the third Executive Director of Polish Christian Ministries. Wayne became Executive Director Emeritus and will assist David in any way possible. He will work on a part-time basis with his tasks involving office work and representing PCM in churches along the East Coast. Later this year Wayne and Diana hope to relocate to West Virginia and continue serving the Lord.

Paul Howey’s concluding words to Wayne on March 1st were:

“I know the Lord has more jobs for you to do, including continuing to serve with us in the new role you undertake today.

For the service you have given in the past, today, and going forward, you have the sincere thanks of the Board of Directors,

the Executive Committee, and myself.”

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Wayne & Diana with Zosia & Marek Charis

Kazik Barczuk, Wayne, and Piotr Karel

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2013 Short term trip opportunities

You must be 18 years of age (if younger a legal guardian must accompany you on this trip the entire time)

1) Dates: June 6-18, 2013 Cost: $650 plus airfare and $50 application fee

Primary Location: Sosnowiec (includes Auchswitz-Birkenau, Kraków, Warsaw) Primary Involvement: children's outreach, construction work/painting with Sosnowiec Church

2) Dates: June 15/17-30, 2013 Cost: $750-$850 (depending on arrival date 15, 16 or 17) plus airfare

Primary Location: Ostróda (includes Warsaw, Gdańsk, Stuthoff) Primary Involvement: leading a camp for Russian children (teachers, games and rec, crafts, etc.)

3) Dates: June 6-30, 2013 (combination of above two trips) Cost: $1,300 plus airfare and $50 application fee

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Ben Porter Becomes Newest Member of the Board

We welcome Ben Porter as the newest PCM Board of Director. Ben lives in Rockville, Indiana, with his wife, Rachel, and their two children. Ben is a Technology Assistant with Southwest Parke Schools in Montezuma, IN. He was recently ordained into the ministry, having received his Bachelor of

Arts in Bible & Theology from Lincoln Christian University. Ben has traveled to Poland twice since 2009 and visited churches in Kolobrzreg, Ostroda, and Warsaw. Ben writes, “I have a deep love and passion for the people of Poland and am eager to continue and expand my involvement in ministry to this region of the world.”

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Staff David A. Hatfield

Executive Director C. Wayne Murphy

Executive Director Emeritus Lois Harris

Administrative Assistant Zofia Charis

Administrative Assistant (Poland)

Board of Directors Thomas Anders, Saint Joseph, IL

*Loren D. Deckard, Joppa, MD *Judy J. Harris, Crestview Hills, KY

*David A. Hatfield, Brighton, MI *Patrick D. Howard, Colorado Sprgs, CO

*Paul J. Howey, Rockville, MD *David S. Johnson, Chatham, IL

Adam J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD Gregory W. Meyer, Indianapolis, IN

J. Ben Porter, Rockville, IN John J. Shelley, Kissimmee, FL

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From the Executive Director

A few weeks ago as Sandy let me off at the Savannah International airport, she left me with two instructions for my trip to Poland: LISTEN and PRAY. “Dave,” she said, “as you visit so many churches in Poland, listen closely to what they are saying and pray for and with them.” I had three flights ahead of me to ponder this thought. I started by listening to my wife and praying that God would have His way during our time with 16 Polish churches, their pastors, their leaders, and their people.

While in Poland I listened to church leaders express theirvision for their churches. I heard their passion for ministry in their cities. I wrote down many of their prayer requests. Over the next several months both our monthly “Thank you letters” (vision) and monthly eNews (prayer requests) will capture these special moments spent with the churches.

What was also exciting about our time in Poland was the opportunity we had to share the renewed vision of Polish Christian Ministries with each church we visited. PCM is sharpening its focus to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations. We are encouraging each of the Polish churches that we support to communicate with us their vision/plan for developing leaders, growing disciples, increasing ministry accountability, and reaching greater financial responsibility within their church budgets. With each Polish church taking on more financial responsibility there will be more funds available for new church plants in Poland. Ideally, new church plants will be birthed out of healthy churches who are developing leaders to reach, serve, and disciple the people of Poland. There is a great need for PCM to increase its budget to be prepared for the financial challenge that lies ahead.

Would you join me in LISTENing to God and PRAYing with me for God’s plan to unfold before our eyes to reach the lost people of Poland?