The Faith of a Child

The Bible tells us to have the faith of a child as we seek Kingdom issues. Parents can remember the stage of their children’s lives when they asked so many questions. The most often asked was WHY? This week, the question of WHY came to mind several times....

WHY am I riding in a bus packed to the brim (every part of my body was touching someone else’s body), with each person wearing hat, scarf, coat and carrying a bag, windows fogged on every side, sweat running down my back?
WHY can I not pronounce the number “trzysta trzydziesci trzy” (333) and my teacher can’t say Switzerland (how easy is that)
WHY do people speak so many different languages? Was the tower of Babel really necessary?
WHY does Megan have to ride a tram 45 minutes to get to school?
WHY does it take one hour to go anywhere?
WHY am I separated from my family during the holiday season?
WHY does everything I bake turn out to be a FLOP?

Looking out our apartment windows, God answered these questions; we can count the windows that belong to 1,162 family units (Ted counted). Beyond these windows, we can see another 20 apartment buildings. This is just one small neighborhood in Krakow. This visual helps answer our questions. The challenges we face are to bring the message of Jesus Christ to the people of Krakow. Just within our view everyday, we are surrounded with a sea of people waiting for the GOOD NEWS of HOPE and SALVATION.
Maybe today, you can look out your window and see who you can see, they too are waiting for someone to share with them the hope and peace only found in Jesus Christ. See photos below.

Thanks for continuing to pray for our family. God is answering prayer.

SCHOOL--We attended parent teacher conference at Megan’s school. Each teacher commented on the positive influence/energy that Megan has brought to Grade 7. God has provided Megan with courage and strength to face the challenge of a new school in a new country. God is working through her to show her teachers and classmates the LIGHT of the World. One day last week, during a quiet moment in class, a boy blurted out....”I HATE JESUS.” I personally believe that Megan is experiencing a spiritual battle each day as she goes to school. Please continue to pray for her.

FAMILY—As you can imagine the next month is going to be difficult being separated from our children. Family traditions are changing for us and for Jennifer and Lindsay. Pray for all of us we adjust to a new way of sharing the holiday season.

LANGUAGE—We are being consistent in attending class and doing our homework. Please pray for opportunities and courage to use the phrases and word that we are learning.

CHURCH-Next weekend the church we attend is celebrating their anniversary in conjunction with the anniversary of 150 years of Baptist work in Poland. Pray that we will have wisdom and direction in joining them in Kingdom work here in Poland.

FUN FACTS— It is SNOWING! Last night our family took a picturesque walk through the park as snow was gently falling all around. A turkey cost $100! Is turkey really necessary at Thanksgiving!