We renewed friendship with Pastor Andrew, and then the next day travelled to Monki which was a 3 hour drive.
The evening meeting saw about 40 people come, including several visitors.
We shared about how Paul in ACTS 19 established the believers in Jesus baptism, and the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
It was encouraging that one decided to be baptised in water, and many were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues.
One man sensed the presence of GOD was so powerful that he could not get up for 1 hour or more.
The next day this man testified after prayer that one of his eyes which had virtually no sight was now perfect.
A young university girl called Asher gave her life to the Lord.
She and her step father were baptised in the holy Spirit and spoke with tongues.
Pastor Sam was guided to give his guitar away.
The church rejoiced greatly, as they had been saving up for a guitar but had had to buy a kettle first.
Both Pastor Sam and I sensed that Monki would be a place of growth, and we are praying about a crusade there in the future.
On our return to Warsaw about 20 people gathered for a time on church planting.
It was good to pray for so many of them, and one senses that there will be churches planted through these people.
That is the desire of those we met.
On Sunday, Rev Sam spoke at the main Warsaw church, and I spoke at the other.
God blessed both meetings.
The enormous need among the people meeting in the poorer parts of Warsaw is moving, but the Lord Jesus sets the prisoners free.
The evening session with both congregations was very good, as Rev Sam spoke about how to hear from GOD.
This was a very relevant topic and, after the teaching, again GOD'S power was manifest to heal lives.
Our last church to visit was in Sochaczew.
This was very special group of people, led by a fine Polish Christian called Slavek.
Our interpreter Erik did very well, and it was a joy to see a man saved who appeared for the first time in that meeting.
A number were healed and delivered from oppression - one lady in particular who was so sad and bound up inside was wonderfully released into the joy of the Lord.
It was so good to have Rev Sam alongside - our friendship deepened, and his experience was so valuable.
Again, to have a member of the council of reference see first hand what the lord is opening up is so important.
Also, a big thank you to EPIC.
The openings and financial support have been excellent.
Next year, we hope to gather several leaders which Pastor Andrew works with, as well as visiting some more of his churches.
Thank you for your prayers.
Strengthening churches which are growing in a hostile environment is a great privilege.
Now let me share the current challenge.
Many of you would have heard of the cult in Uganda which murdered about 1000 members.
One grim story is that many were gathered in the church, and told that they needed the anointing of the Spirit.
It was explained that in the absence of oil the people were to pour petrol over themselves instead.
At a calculated, chilling point, with petrol all around, someone threw in a match or flame, the whole place burst into flames, and the people were burned to death.
PLEASE PRAY THAT MANY WILL COME.
PLEASE PRAY THAT THE FINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO FEED WHATEVER NUMBER COME.
GOD BLESS YOU
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