Thursday from the heart of Leah Wiczek

Hi All!

I am so thrilled to say we have arrived in Skoczow, Poland!

Today was another great day. We were able to start the morning with a lovely Polish breakfast before continuing on with our English camp training. In training today, the leaders from Josiah Venture went over some tips and advice on teaching English in our classrooms at camp. We also learned a bit about some of the differences to expect between the American and Polish cultures.  I think I speak for the whole team when I say it was great to have some advice from the Poles prior to going in to camp. After a morning of training and worship all of the teams packed their bags to head off to each of their respective cities where various camps will be held throughout Poland. It was sad to say goodbye to the other teams and all the Josiah Venture crew as we formed new friendships with them over the past 2 days, but we were also anxious to be on our way to start our mission in Skoczow. Timberwood loaded up in a van along with one other team and drove 7 hours south (With a pit stop for some McDonald’s of course J) where we arrived in Skoczow and were so graciously greeted by Dominika and Ania.  After getting all checked in to our hotel they we so kind as to host our team for a late night snack and ice cream where we were all able to reunite and meet some of the fellow Polish camp leaders.  It was great to be able to bond with our Polish team and spend time building relationships in Christ as we unite as one to put on the English camp which starts on Saturday.

It was a long and exhausting day, but the love of Christ that exudes from everyone we come in contact with everyday is truly amazing and I continue to thank God that we are all able to be a part of this opportunity to share the Gospel.

We thank you for the continued prayers and look forward to updating you as the journey continues!

God Bless,

Leah