Hello dear mission friends,
The time in Gorzów, Poland, has come to an end for the Paulus mission team, at least for now. We can once again look back on a blessed time and rejoice in what God is still doing today and how He is working in people’s hearts.
On Monday, November 20th, 2025, the journey began. We arrived in the afternoon and were warmly welcomed with a hot meal by Piotr and his wife Goscha. Since we didn’t know them before, we took some time to get to know each other. Both of them are full-time missionaries in the city. On Tuesday morning, we were able to experience our first prison visit. After a strict security check, we were allowed to conduct a church service. Piotr played songs he had written himself. Testimonies were shared by us and the members of the Biker Church, a short sermon was given about the two criminals crucified beside Jesus, and Bibles were distributed. The openness to the gospel among the inmates was remarkable. Everyone listened attentively, and it was clear how the good news of Jesus was working in their hearts. In short personal conversations, we were able to get to know the inmates better and share the gospel with them, emphasizing the importance of God’s Word. In the evening, we were given insight into Piotr’s personal mission work. He meets with people in need—mostly those struggling with alcohol addiction—plays songs for them, and guides them toward faith through questions. One of the men present came to faith in Jesus through this ministry and now, by God’s grace, shines with a sincere smile. His name is Darik.
On Monday, November 20th, 2025, the journey began. We arrived in the afternoon and were warmly welcomed with a hot meal by Piotr and his wife Goscha. Since we didn’t know them before, we took some time to get to know each other. Both of them are full-time missionaries in the city. On Tuesday morning, we were able to experience our first prison visit. After a strict security check, we were allowed to conduct a church service. Piotr played songs he had written himself. Testimonies were shared by us and the members of the Biker Church, a short sermon was given about the two criminals crucified beside Jesus, and Bibles were distributed. The openness to the gospel among the inmates was remarkable. Everyone listened attentively, and it was clear how the good news of Jesus was working in their hearts. In short personal conversations, we were able to get to know the inmates better and share the gospel with them, emphasizing the importance of God’s Word. In the evening, we were given insight into Piotr’s personal mission work. He meets with people in need—mostly those struggling with alcohol addiction—plays songs for them, and guides them toward faith through questions. One of the men present came to faith in Jesus through this ministry and now, by God’s grace, shines with a sincere smile. His name is Darik.
On Wednesday morning, we spent time at a breakfast for people in need who live near the church. Here, too, Piotr shared the gospel, gave space for questions, and encouraged the small group with his songs. This fellowship was very moving. Through his warm-hearted ministry among the people around him, Piotr has become a great example to us.
In the evening, we had an outreach on the streets of the city. We distributed Bibles, sang songs, and enjoyed a wonderful evening together with some brothers and sisters in faith from the local churches.
Der Einsatz wurde gemeinsam mit Mitarbeitenden verschiedener Werke durchgeführt. Insgesamt waren rund 15 freiwillige Helferinnen und Helfer im Einsatz, die vor den Stadien mit den Besucherinnen und Besuchern ins Gespräch kamen, Fragen beantworteten und die Materialien verteilten. Dabei entstanden viele wertvolle Begegnungen und Gespräche über den christlichen Glauben.
Ein besonderes Erlebnis war die Weitergabe eines Gratiseintritts an einen Besucher, der noch auf der Suche nach einem Ticket war. Er hatte zuvor bereits eine Hockey-Bibel erhalten und durfte dadurch auf eindrückliche Weise erleben, dass das Evangelium ein Geschenk ist, das jedem Menschen kostenlos angeboten wird.
