Poznan

There's a magnet on the fridge to remind me to pray for a ministry team in Poznan. I was blown away by the dedication and heart of Jack & Joan Stockdale when I met the missionary couple at a dinner a year or two ago. They are amazing. This couple, and those of their children who are still at home, live in Poland sharing the gospel. This pair is committed to teaching about Christ through English Clubs for the long haul. The team includes a young couple of Eastern European descent who have added a Russian Club, and Shelley Adler. Check out general info on the ministry at http://gospelforpoland.org/poland/index.htm
Don and I had the kids farmed out to the grandparents a couple of years ago for three weeks straight while we stayed at home. During that time we were asked to check on an ancient kitty whose owner was headed out to serve as a missionary in Poland. Shelley's cat eventually went to live with her sister, but her ministry stayed on our radar as a periodic blip from a variety of sources. Shelley's sister Lisa moved back to the area recently after a time in NY state. Shelley's Dad is one of the fellows Don has enjoyed fellowship with on Wednesday mornings for close to a decade. The Missions Team at Grace of course followed one of our own as she proceeded out into the mission field--- especially since our leader was Shelley's former youth pastor. Take a peek into Shelley's life through her blog at http://shelleyinpoland.blogspirit.com/
The magnet serves as a visual reminder of the ministry that absorbs this team everyday. (It also holds up a "fat picture" of Don & I to remind us to uphold our body-as-a-temple goals before we open the fridge.) I hope you will check out the web site and blog for this ministry team and join in prayer support for the Poznan team and the people of Poland.