Kefas Starts

Cześć! Just wanting to give you an update as far as what has been going on the past few days. Although camps have not started, we have started to get busy in a good way. The day before we had an all staff meeting with Proem. In this staff meeting we gave a little bit of our testimony and how it is that we got to be here in Poland. It was really good to see all the faces that are part of Proem and to see how they prepare for the summer. What was weird was the asking of our ages and if we were single. Our best guess behind them wanting to know is so they can get us hooked up with girlfriends and therefore keep us here longer.

After that we helped with some kids for about 1/2 an hour and then headed into Tomaszow to meet up with Chad Blanchard. We stayed in ...i cafe (the cafe that is part of the church) and got to talk with a few people. One of the funnier situations occured when an inebriated man came in and got in the face of one of the guys we were talking to. He was asking for money, and when none was given he started to ask if we were really Christians. It was a funny but eye opening experience. I think this is one of the things to expect when having a cafe on the front of the church, and from Kuba's explanation, this kind of thing happens a lot.

We met up with Chad and then went over to Chad and Amy's apartment for dinner. Dinner consisted of Pizza (again, but this time it was even better!), fresh strawberries (yummy), chips and salsa and popcorn. Of course this was not all at once, but was a good night to just hang out and talk with Chad and Amy. We also got to watch the UEFA champions league championship with Robert (another guy on Proem staff). This was just a great night of fellowship and just helped make the transition to Poland better.

Today marks the first week of us being here. I think we are well adjusted and getting used to everything. We just got back from a bike ride to the supermarket in Inołodz and realized that it would be better to go to Tomaszow to get food and snacks. Price and selection would be much better. But all that aside; tonight starts the all men's conference (Kefas). This will go on throughout the weekend and will be full of activities and teaching. As I type, we are about 30 minutes away from registration starting. Let the fun begin!

Please keep praying that Dane and I are being spiritually guided and filled. Also pray for the Mi2 Kenya team...they are doing some amazing things in Kenya.