Polish Christian Ministries 2410 Creswell Road Bel Air MD 21015 pcm@pcmusa.org www.pcmusa.org

The Polska HeraldThe Polska Herald Issue Two 2012 Issue Two 2012

Our Mission: Polish Christian Ministries will assist Polish Christians in becoming Our Mission: Polish Christian Ministries will assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, selfhealthy, growing, self--supporting, and reproducing congregationssupporting, and reproducing congregations..

WE WELCOME THE HATFIELDS

David & Sandy Hatfield

Following a national and international search for the next Executive Director of Polish Christian Ministries, seeking the Lord’s guidance in every step of the process, and a series of interviews by a Personnel Panel, the Executive Committee, and Board of

Directors, the call was extended to David A. Hatfield to be the next Executive Director. We praise God for leading us through this entire process!

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Executive Director-elect David Hatfield

Polish Christian Ministries is proud to have a person of the caliber of David Hatfield to serve as its next Executive Director. In its 58 year history David will only be the third person to fill this position.

David joined PCM’s staff on September 1st. The plan is he and Wayne Murphy will work side-by-side over the next six months in preparation for David to assume the role of Executive Director on March 1, 2013. Read David’s thoughts as he shared them with us recently:

It is with thanksgiving and excitement that I accept the position of Executive Director-elect for Polish Christian Ministries on September 1, 2012. Sandy and I traveled to Poland for the first time in 1996 and God has been growing our hearts for the people and the culture ever since.

Poland is in need of the saving power of Jesus Christ. It is a critical hour. Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland is becoming more of a leader governmentally and economically. While post modernism is in its sights so it revival. The doors are open for the hope of the Gospel to penetrate this culture NOW.

PCM has established churches that are strategically located throughout the whole nation of Poland. Let’s seize this moment in time and do all we can to strengthen the existing churches and plant new ones. Let’s look closely at the current situation and, together with our Polish friends, determine how PCM can best assist in establishing vibrant, healthy, disciple-producing churches.

As we connect North American churches with churches in Poland, may we offer not only financial assistance, but strive to build relationships, e.g., mentoring pastors, training leaders,

sending short-term teams, and raising up interns to assist in local ministry.

As Executive Director-elect, I have a lot to learn, but it is my heart’s desire to go forward in this vision so that all of God’s Kingdom purposes for Poland will be accomplished.

Pray for David as he begins a new chapter of ministry in his life. Pray for a smooth transition as Wayne and David work together for the future of Polish Christian Ministries and for the glory of God!

Together, let’s expand Christ’s Kingdom in Poland!

David with a camper at Ostroda Camp

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A Brief Biography of David A. Hatfield David and Sandy have been married for 35 years. They have three children: Kezia is a counselor with Exodus Cry (anti-human trafficking outreach). Josiah recently began a position at Messiah College (PA) in their Residence Life Department. Kenan is a student at Grand Valley State in Michigan and is a communications major.

Education: B.A. degree in preaching ministry from Lincoln Christian College M.A. degree in Old Testament from Lincoln Christian Seminary M.M degree in church growth from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Also received a D.Min. in Theology from Wagner Leadership School

David served at Taylorville Christian Church, Taylorville, IL, Central Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, IL, East 38th Street Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN and from 1989 to 2007 at Brighton Christian Church, Brighton, MI. For the past five years he served with Global Missionary Ministries (now known as Impact Europe). During that time he was involved in raising funds, church visitations, along with preparing teams for mission trips. His hobbies include biking, running, hiking, and officiating for high school soccer.

Sandy is an accomplished pianist and really enjoys her music. She is in great demand to play for recitals. She also enjoys singing.

Thank You and Welcome!

Thank you to Tom Underwood for serving five years on our Board of Directors with three years on the Executive Committee. Tom serves as Senior Minister of Capital City

Christian Church, Tallahassee, FL We welcome John Shelley as a new Director. John is a Deacon at First Christian Church of Kissimmee, FL, and serves on the missions team.

Special Gifts

In Memory of: Given by: Charles Steele Mark & Marla Steele Charles Steele Mark & Marla Steele Cashinin Krolicki Forks of Johns Creek CC VBS Cashinin Krolicki Dale King Ruby Maggard Donald & Joyce Edwards In Honor of: Given by: Paul & Dela Bajko John Bender Paul & Dela Bajko John Bender

David & Sandy in Gdansk

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Polish Christian Ministries

Staff C. Wayne Murphy Executive Director David A. Hatfield

Executive Director-elect Lois Harris

Administrative Assistant Zofia Charis

Administrative Assistant (Poland)

Board of Directors Thomas Anders, Saint Joseph, IL

Paul A. Davis, Savannah, GA Loren D. Deckard, Joppa, MD

*Judy J. Harris, Crestview Hills, KY *Patrick D. Howard, Havre de Grace, MD

*Paul J. Howey, Rockville, MD *David S. Johnson, South Windsor, CT

Adam J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD Gregory W. Meyer, Indianapolis, IN *C. Wayne Murphy, Edgewood, MD

John J. Shelley, Kissimmee, FL *Executive Committee

From the Executive Director

“In running a relay race, the key to winning is in the transition.”

It doesn’t matter how long the race is, the runners are going to run their best. But, it is in a short distance the hand-off of the baton determines the success.

Ever since I announced my plans for retirement, I have been thinking about the transition that would take place. Now it’s time to put those thoughts into action. I asked God to lead us each step of the way, from the selection of my successor through the day I hand over the baton of leadership of Polish Christian Ministries. I am confident He led us to the right person, David Hatfield. I have no doubt He will continue leading us through this period of transition. Please pray for David and me as we work together over these next six months and beyond.

What’s next for Wayne? The plan is for me to serve as Ambassador for PCM.

Polish Christian Ministries 2410 Creswell Road, Suite 103 Bel Air, MD 21015-6508 Address Service Requested

To Contact Us:

pcm@pcmusa.org

Phone: 410-836-6102 Fax: 410-836-6103

Website: www.pcmusa.org

Come visit the Murphys and the

Hatfields at the PCM Booth # 635 &

#734 at the International Conference on Missions (Formerly

National Missionary Convention).

We look forward to seeing many of you

at the Eastern Christian Conference in Hershey, PA on November 9-11, 2012.