Slideshow: 4th day with IWC Vols
The word for the day...Wilda. Yes, I finally met up with the Wilda group (Wilda is a neighborhood in the south-central part of Poznan) and stayed with them the majority of the morning. So, not only are they included in this slideshow, they get it all to themselves! [Sorry to the friends and family of those who aren't shown today.]
We spent a few hours this morning at the market in Wilda. We're talking classic open-air, find-it-all Polish market. You want fresh fruit? Got it. Great looking vegetables? Got it. Meats of all kinds? Got 'em. Shoes? Oh yeah...got 'em. Anything the people in that neighborhood might need can be found there. And for the past few days they've been able to find a little bit more than usual...in the form of our volunteers.
It's a great sight to see little kids' and their parents' huge smiles when they realize they're seconds away from receiving a shiny, bright, beautiful balloon. They're looking gold, surely traded as currency between some children. And for us, they're something we can use to virtually kick the door open to conversation with parents. "Why are you doing this?" they'll ask. And bingo...an open door. "These guys [and girls] have come all the way from the states to share the love of Christ with Polish people..." we respond. And it goes from there.
The biggest impact the Wilda group has had seems to be with the kids in the area. Each day they have seen upwards of 30 kids coming to play games with them and spend quite a bit of time talking about Jesus in different way...the Redeemer drama, "cross crafts", personal conversations, and more. It's awesome to see these kids continuing to return, even though they know that the team is here because of Jesus! God's love...the same love that drew me and likely you to Him...is in full force through everything the team(s) are doing and it's evident that they are meeting a need in the people with whom they've had contact.
Tomorrow is a free day, set aside for the teams to go out and see more of the city. To this point they've been working hard each day and thus they haven't really been able to do any of the normal "touristy" things one needs to do when visiting another country. So today will likely be our last slideshow. Thanks to all of you who have been coming back to see the photos and hear about what the teams have been doing...how they've been used by God each day of ministry. I've been proud of their hard work and boldness for the Lord and I'm quite sure you all share that feeling completely!
Here's the link for today's "show". While all of the photos show things going on with the Wilda group today, the narration is from Lisa who has been working with the Jezyce crew. Didn't quite plan it like that...if I would've known what I'd get today I would have played Colby's story tonight. But that's missions...key word, fluidity!
Now that you've been able to see a few of these in action I'd love to hear from you...what you think about the format we've been using. This is definitely an experiment for us...the first time we've tried this with a ministry project. If people feel like this is a great way in which we can "tell our story" (or in this case, the teams' stories) then we'll try to begin using it more often. We've definitely had a good chance to demo...so let me know what you think.
We spent a few hours this morning at the market in Wilda. We're talking classic open-air, find-it-all Polish market. You want fresh fruit? Got it. Great looking vegetables? Got it. Meats of all kinds? Got 'em. Shoes? Oh yeah...got 'em. Anything the people in that neighborhood might need can be found there. And for the past few days they've been able to find a little bit more than usual...in the form of our volunteers.
It's a great sight to see little kids' and their parents' huge smiles when they realize they're seconds away from receiving a shiny, bright, beautiful balloon. They're looking gold, surely traded as currency between some children. And for us, they're something we can use to virtually kick the door open to conversation with parents. "Why are you doing this?" they'll ask. And bingo...an open door. "These guys [and girls] have come all the way from the states to share the love of Christ with Polish people..." we respond. And it goes from there.
The biggest impact the Wilda group has had seems to be with the kids in the area. Each day they have seen upwards of 30 kids coming to play games with them and spend quite a bit of time talking about Jesus in different way...the Redeemer drama, "cross crafts", personal conversations, and more. It's awesome to see these kids continuing to return, even though they know that the team is here because of Jesus! God's love...the same love that drew me and likely you to Him...is in full force through everything the team(s) are doing and it's evident that they are meeting a need in the people with whom they've had contact.
Tomorrow is a free day, set aside for the teams to go out and see more of the city. To this point they've been working hard each day and thus they haven't really been able to do any of the normal "touristy" things one needs to do when visiting another country. So today will likely be our last slideshow. Thanks to all of you who have been coming back to see the photos and hear about what the teams have been doing...how they've been used by God each day of ministry. I've been proud of their hard work and boldness for the Lord and I'm quite sure you all share that feeling completely!
Here's the link for today's "show". While all of the photos show things going on with the Wilda group today, the narration is from Lisa who has been working with the Jezyce crew. Didn't quite plan it like that...if I would've known what I'd get today I would have played Colby's story tonight. But that's missions...key word, fluidity!
Now that you've been able to see a few of these in action I'd love to hear from you...what you think about the format we've been using. This is definitely an experiment for us...the first time we've tried this with a ministry project. If people feel like this is a great way in which we can "tell our story" (or in this case, the teams' stories) then we'll try to begin using it more often. We've definitely had a good chance to demo...so let me know what you think.
posted by Michael Shattuck at
2:38 PM
5 Comments:
I think your format and narration is great, it is nice to see pictures of everybody doing God's work. Everybody stay safe,say hi to Shari and Christina for me. Love you guys.
Thanks,
Keith
Thanks again for the slideshows, they have been wonderful! I find myself checking the computer several times a day to see if you have posted new pictures yet! Keep up the great work you do for the Kingdom!!
In Christ,
Laura
I am enjoying the slideshows. They work even on my old computer! So great to be able to see the volunteers sharing The Old Old Story. I'm praying this week will be life changing for them as well as the people with whom they share. Keep Telling the Story.
Our cousin Rick is on this trip with you guys. Thank you for the slideshows! We're praying for you!!
Thanks for your comments everyone! I believe the slideshows (powered by SoundSlides software) will become a normal thing for ministry projects in the future.
Keith- I greeted Shari and Christina for you...they're so anxious to get home to share everything.
Leslie- Rick's a great guy with a beautiful deep passion for Jesus. He's a real inspiration to many. It's been great hearing about his boldness and fire as he's shared the Gospel with so many.
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