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.
On Thursday, the second prison outreach began. During the ID check, we were able to witness a miracle. One of the guys who had traveled with us from Germany had forgotten his ID card. We thought he would have to stay outside, but he was allowed to come in. He had a word from the Letter to the Romans that he wanted to share. Piotr later explained to us that something like this had never been permitted before.
In this prison, we were warmly welcomed by the staff — which, according to Piotr, was not something to be taken for granted. The respect the inmates showed for the ministry we were doing was remarkable. Time and again, we experience that in places where things seem most hopeless, the Gospel finds the most room to grow.
When Jesus heard this, he said unto them: They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. Matthew 9,12
When Jesus heard this, he said unto them: They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. Matthew 9,12
We spent Wednesday morning having breakfast with people in need who live near the church. Once again, Piotr shared the Gospel, created space for questions, and encouraged the small group with his songs. This time of fellowship was very moving. Through his warm-hearted ministry in his community, Piotr has become a great role model for us.
In the evening, we had an outreach on the streets of the city. We distributed Bibles, sang songs, and spent a wonderful evening together with some brothers and sisters in faith from the local churches.
On Friday morning, we headed back home. We decided to do a spontaneous Bible distribution in Berlin. We had Bibles in different languages and were able to hand them out in Görlitzer Park — one of the most crime-ridden places in Germany. From families to homeless people, everyone who wanted one could receive a Bible. At first, we were quite tense, but our joy grew with every Bible given, every prayer, and every conversation about Jesus.
The prison ministry has become even dearer to our hearts after this mission. The beauty of coming to a foreign country to serve — and in the end being served ourselves — has deeply touched the hearts of our team. God has His people everywhere, and wherever His children are, there is light. We look forward to visiting the prisons in Gorzów more often in the future and want to thank everyone who prayed for this mission.
