Stopped By The Police In Warsaw!!!

May 9, 2008
Our last day in Warsaw, Poland
Stopped by the Police
We slept in this morning. We decided we would need the sleep due to our travel schedule the next two days…Budapest in an overnight train and then Tel Aviv the next night arriving at 3:45 am.
After schoolwork we headed to the local commercial area by foot to eat and give out the remaining Bibles and Passion films. We stood at an intersection to give out Bibles. Hatcher and Reid went across the street to reach more people. At one point I looked over to check on Hatcher and Reid and noticed two policemen were talking to Hatcher. My “mom alarm” sounded full blast. I decided I may need to go check on him. Continued…

10 Most Wanted in Warsaw!!!

Stopped by the Police continued...
Harrison and I ran across the street as quickly as possible. I didn’t think we would be in trouble, but knew that Hatcher would probably be a little concerned being interviewed by a policeman (especially one who probably did not speak English). I whispered a short prayer of protection as my mind envisioned a paddy wagon carrying us all to jail.
As I walked up I overheard the policeman saying, “Where are your parents?” I smiled brightly and offered my hand. He was very warm and wondered what we were doing. I explained that we were on a mission trip and were giving out Bibles. His only question was, “Are the people nice to you?” I loved him for that.
Needless to say this had drawn a small crowd. I offered him a Bible and he said he could not accept it because he was on duty. I then offered a salvation bracelet by explaining all the colors to him. He smiled and patiently listened. He accepted the bracelet. Continued...

Witnessing in Warsaw…

Witnessing in Warsaw…
One of the men nearby asked a question in Polish and the officer spoke back to him. I then offered a Bible to this man. He spoke to me and the officer translated, “I don’t believe in God.” I asked if he would allow us to pray for him. After a little discussion with the policeman, he agreed. ( I would love to know what the policeman said to him.) The boys and I gathered around him, laid hands on him and prayed. I prayed for God to make Himself very real to this man that very day. The policeman translated our prayers and then the man accepted not only the Bible but a copy of the film as well. We gave him both bracelets…his name was Jared.
Don’t you love how God will take something that appears to be “bad” and turn it into good for His kingdom?
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
For the remainder of the time we were there, the police officers were in close range. I felt like they were keeping a watch over us. They were God’s workers here on Earth, whether they knew it or not. God bless the police officers of Poland and around the world.
We also met a delightful German man and prayed for him. He happily took our Bible and The Passion Film.

Kuchnia Polska ~ Polish Lunch May 9, 2008

Polish Lunch!
Our lunch at this great place was delicious….here are our chefs. They each took Bibles and bracelets. The lady on the left came to us later and asked for two more Bibles to give to her family.
Please pray for all those we witnessed to in Poland and pray for revival in Poland.
Thank you and God bless you!