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Publication of Polish Christian IVIinistries

Paul Bajko, FounderP.O. Box 629

Bel Air, MD 21014-0629Phone (410) 734-7250Fax (410) 734-7250

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C. Wayne Murphy, Director65 Deep Dale Drive East

Levittown, PA 19056Phone (215) 945-1481

Fax (215) 945-7688Email: pcm2!OI4(«),msn.com

40th Anniversary of Slavic Church of Christ

The Slavic Church ofChrist building

What a celebration for

the 40th Anniversary of theSlavic Church of Christ in

Baltimore, Maryland! Thebuilding was packed withpeople, the service wasfilled with great messages,music, and testimonies andthe food was delicious.

The Slavic people knowhow to celebrate. It was

truly a privilege to share inthis special occasion withpeople of different ethnicbackgrounds. See page 2for the history of this congregation.

The Slavic Congregation on their Anniversary Sunday

Page 2 POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Slavic Church of Christ

40 Years ofService

The Slavic Church of Christ in Baltimore, Mary-landy is unique in her histor)^—The ^vork• began in1960 with six adults and several children meetingunder the leadership of Brothof Paul Bajko. Thegroup first met in a private home and later in rentedfacilities. On January 22, 1961, ten people becamechartered members.

Elders and Deacons ofthe Slavic Church

Adam J. Korenczuk began his ministry in Juneof 1961, and continues to serve as minister and choirdirector. The congregation purchased her first building in November of 1961, located on South Broadway, for $8,250 with $6,000 for renovations. Thiswas a big step for a small congregation but thechallengewas taken and sacrificial giving retired thedebt very quickly.

In June of 1962, the church incorporated-aeeefd-ing to tho laws oi^e State of Maryland. With thehelp of Polish Christian Ministries, the church beganher own program. On February 6, 1964, her firstradio broadcast aired. For the next 26 years theGospel was preached in the Russian, Polish, andUkrainian languages^n alternate Sundays.

In January, 1970, the congregation became totally self-supporting, and began supporting missionsprograms in Poland, South America, and the USA.Later mission works in England, Russia, Belarus,Ukraine, and Latvia were added. Out of a totalincome of $106,000 in 1999, $52,000 was sent tomissionaries and mission works.

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Outgrowing the South Broadway facility, the congregation purchased the present building in March,1972 for $42,000 plus $5,000 for repairs. All repairsand renovations were completed by the members.The building was dedicated on May 28, 1972, andwas debt fi-ee within ten months. ^

The Slavic congregation is alse unique b^use ofher unity. The congregation consists of people ofmore than ten different nationalities. Each Lord's

day, the gospel is preached and taught in English,Russian, Ukrainian and/or Polish.

jpgpi'ratinn fn nil mnmhnrn At the present time there

is an average attendance of 275 each Lord's day.Praise God for such an unique congregation that

continues to preach the wonderful Gospel of JesusChrist which, although proclaimed in different languages, is still "the power of God unto salvation toeveryone who believes!"

The Slavic Church choir sings in different languages

^ Memorial Gifts

j M/M Mark Steele in memory of Charles SteeleDolly Steele in memory of Charles Steele

M/M Elton Smith in memory of M/M Elmer BlankM/M John Mosser in memory of Susie Tubman

POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Financial Statement for 1999

The following information was taken from the1999 Annual Financial Statement as prepared bythe CPA firm of Coughlin and Mann, Bel Air,MD. Any mission supporter may request a complete copy.

Beginning Cash Balance 1/1/99 $7,140

ReceiptsUndesignated Gifts :|^ $236,565:Living Link Income " 1152,701Building Programs 1 18,950Other Designated Income $ 64,033

Total Income $472,249

ExpendituresPolish preachers $198,229Support Agencies .. $ 19,950:

Annual Polish Conference $ 2,500Literature Ministry 12,356Building Ministry $ 34,787Medicine & Relief Ministry t 8,919Ministry Needs for Preachers $ 15,153

: Travel to & in Poland 13,935

Students/Scholarships $ 7,423Money Transfers $ 6,398

Invested Monies 5;675Promotional Travel/Expenses- $" 16,420Newsletter 4,638

Audit Expense $ 3,650; Local Travel $ 3,947

Guidance Committee $ 3,352

Office Equipment $ 4,349^Office Supplies s 4,287Postage $ 2,195Telephone $ 1,980

• , USA Staff/Salaries $ 81,058Medical Insurance i 12,249

: Payroll Taxes 1,004Workers Compensation: ; % 383

Total Disbursements $464,837

Income less Disbursements $ 7,412

Ending Cash Balance 12/31/99 $ 14,552

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Did You Know?

With the financial contributions of our faith

ful supporters, the following is achieved: .• Salaries are providedfor 35 preachers and 6

individuals in support ministries• Educational scholarships are provided for

two students in Poland and one in the USA

• Supplementary income is provided for threewidows offormer preachers

• Building funds are provided for new construction, building acquisitions, and the renovation ofcurrentfacilities

• Funds are provided for the operation of"Betania " - homefor senior citizens

• Medical assistance is provided for severalmedical situations

• One-third ofthe costs is underwrittenfor theannual Ostroda Conference

• Two periodicals are published"Drogowskaz" in the USA and "Slowo iZycie " in Poland

• The USA staff of PCM is made up of onlyfour people (Paul & Dela Bajko, Lois Harris,and Wayne Murphy)

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Poland Trip 2000Our annual trip to Poland this year will be during the

month of June. Wayne Murphy will be in Poland June 5 -July Others will be there at different times of the month.Loren Deckard of Manhattan Christian College (KS) will betaking his second trip to Poland. While there he will be doingsome seminars for preachers. Ray Murphy of Central IndiaChristian Mission will preach in an evangelistic campaign at

the church in Bielsk Podlaski

(Kostek Jakoniuk, Minister).Tom Hart of Parsippany Christian Church (NJ) will be visitingtheir living link preacher(Alexsander Zegunia) in Siemi-atycze.

Paul and Dela Bajko willbe visiting some of the churchesin the northwestern part ofPoland. Brother Paul is also

completing a history of ouii Polish churches. I

Cam Huxford and Jay Martin, from Savannah, GA, willbe making their second trip and will be joined by Jeff Reed.Cam will be the guest lecturer for the annual conference.

Anniversary Celebration at NACCPolish Christian Ministries will host a luncheon at the

North American Christian Convention in Louisville, KY. Itwill be held on Thursday, July 13, at noon at the RadisonHotel East located at 9700 Bluegrass Parkway. Plan tojoinus for this 45th year celebration! Please return the formbelow. We would appreciate it if you order your tickets inadvance and send a gift to cover the cost.

PCM will be represented by the Bajkos, Harris', ancf theMurphys. You may also see them at Exhibit#606. ,

Cam Huxford

Please reserve tickets ($15 each) for PCM s

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45th Anniversary Luncheon at the NACC.

Address

Phone Email '

Please send this form with your check to:Polish Christian Ministries

P.O. Box 629-Bel Air, MD 21014-0629

POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

New Living Link ChurchIslands Christian Church of Savan

nah, Georgia, held their very first FaithPromise Rally last November. Not onlywas their goal reached but well exceeded.As a result the congregation took on theresponsibility of becoming a living linkchurch with PCM.. they are providing thesalary for Waldemar Swiatkowski, Minister in Polczyn Zdroj, Poland. Thankyou,Islands Christian!

Waldemar Swiatkowski, Minister atPolczyn Zdroj

STAFF

*Ci Wayne Murphy, Dif-ectdf ^Department ofPolish Communications

and Publications

*Paul BajkoDela Bajko

Lois Harris, SecretaryPromotional Assistant

Andy Noetzel, South Bend, IN

Guidance Committee

Gary W. Bordelon, Kissimmee, FL j;Howard R. Brammer, Indianapolis, IN

John F. Buckley, West Lebanon, INArthur B. Dana, Savannah, GA

♦ThomasM. Hart, Parsippany, NJ*Adani J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD*Kenneth A. Meade, Rockville, MD

Gerald O. Moreland, Markle, IN s;Andy Noetzel, South Bend, IN

i **Ivan Odor, Mt. Pleasant, MIWilliam D. Smith, Cumberland, IN

John R. Todd, Birmingham, AL

•Members ofthe Executive Committee♦* Honorary member : ::