Things are coming along!!

Ok, so it has been a few weeks since my last post. I am sorry to the regulars for not having a picture posted, but I did not want that to delay my update for everyone about the Mission Trip.
So here in less than 4 weeks I leave for Poland. I can't believe it!! Right now we are in the midst of all the details. You know the fun stuff.

Our Objective for this trip is a bit more defined now.
There is only one Protestant church in the town, so we will be working with a Club (kind of like a Boys and Girls Club her in the states) as a way to introduce them to Christians and the church. The club is not religious based, but we are attempting to build relationships with people in the neighborhood, so that they long term missionaries can build upon our connections once we leave. Also, we are hoping to inspire the local church to also to be active in this mission.
Leading up to this trip we have been learning about Roman Catholism, and how the Catholics in Poland are different than what we would know here in the states. Also just learning about the culture and polish customs and vocab. One thing that will be diffucult is they do not drink with their meals. That means no milk or water till desesert and then you get tea or coffee (which is fine with me!) but it was so hard, my throat was parched, all I wanted was water when we had our Polish dinner. But I guess I will have to get use to it or perhaps I can hide a water jug and sneak drinks. Also I have learned one word in Polish " Good Day" That is it!! I guess I will be helping them with their English more than they with my Polish!

So Details:
We leave on Friday, July 7th and arrive in Warsaw on Saturday July 8th in the morning. We will spend some time in Warsaw traveling around and seeing the sights and then catch the evening train down to Lublin. On Sunday morning we will be conducting most of the service. Praise and Worship and also the Sermon. Then will get ready for our Big World Cup Party that night. Hopefully Poland is still in it by then, but regardless Soccer is a huge deal in Poland so it will be lots of fun to hang out with them and watch the game and start building relationships with the people of Lublin.

Then our daily schedule will be something along these lines
8:00 Breakfast
9:15 Language study/culture field trip This will be with a language partner that we will be helping them with their English (yeah, my partner will get Midwestern/jersey/a hint of southern slang English)
10:00 Break
10:10 Culture or mission study/culture field trip
11:00 Each day's workshop teacher(s) will set up at Ruta.
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Worship time with Language Partners in they want to join us.
1:30 Workshop (will explain below)
2:30 Activity (will explain below)
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Coffee House discussion groups

Workshop: These workshops will be our way of drawing people into the club. I guess they always want to practice english and meet americans. So here is were we will also build relationships

Spanish
American Sports:
Photography
Crafts
Sharing Cultures

Coffee Shops Discussions: This is when we can build upon those relationships we have built during the workshops and hopefully share our faith and testimony through these topics.
Family Comparisons
Defining Friendships
Finding Mr./Ms. Right
Hope

Well, as you can tell we will be super busy. I want to thank all who have been praying for me and for all your support!! I could never be doing this trip without you.

As for Prayer request: I am very anxious.. The other day I was listening to the book on tape and it was telling the story of Martha and Mary. Mary spent her time at Jesus feet listening to him, while Martha was busy in the kitchen and was just getting angry and frustrated with Mary. Well.. I am being Martha.. So focused on this task and that task that I am not in prayer about this trip and life as much as I need it..

Love ya all!!
Jamey