Tony Davis of CC Olympia plays with a child at a Polish school. Teens served schools in need by cleaning buildings, landscaping, and painting playground equipment. Photo by Tom Davis and Bill Chase

This past spring break, youth from CC Olympia, WA, and six other area churches took a joint mission trip to Poland. “This was a citywide effort,” explained Daniel Williams, youth pastor at CC Olympia. He and other leaders coordinated the outreach desiring to serve unitedly and to impact multiple cities across Poland. When a national tragedy rocked the nation during their stay, the students offered hope and concern at a challenging and sensitive time.

The 106 believers—56 from CC Olympia and 50 from other fellowships—flew into Berlin and drove to Poland. Their goals were to encourage and strengthen the faith of Polish believers, as well as to “support the local churches and preach the Good News of Jesus Christ,” Daniel explained. “We were able to do those things,” he continued, “and it was a great encouragement to see the team serve Jesus and watch their faith in Him increase.”

The missionaries were divided into six groups, each of which stayed in villages in different areas of Poland. They ministered through practical service projects, including painting playground equipment, cleaning buildings, and teaching English in a number of Polish schools. They also started and led several Royal Rangers Bible-teaching camping clubs. These introduced God’s Word to many youngsters, and, Daniel added, “Local Christian students were encouraged to reach out to their Polish classmates with dramas we shared with them.” Afternoon conversation clubs were also held so Poles could come and practice their English, opening a door to share the Gospel.

You can find the complete article in the Fall 2010 issue of Calvary Chapel Magazine. To subscribe click here.