WHAT A GREAT and exciting opening today for the Realna Akcja week here in Łodz! After registering over 200 people who have come to take part in this awesome outreach, and enjoying a delicious dinner hosted by the Baptist Church, the official opening session began!
We had blessed worship time that was led by a combined group of Poles and A
mericans, who sang in both Polish and English. With people from the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, America, England, Ukraine, and Switzerland, it was really a fun and international experience! Luke Bajenski spoke and shared thoughts about how we are all like a beautiful mosaic that God is putting together. Each of us is a piece and we each have a specific purpose. We may not know what the purpose is, but God does.
There are 3 pastors here in Łodz - from 3 different denominations - who have worked together for Realna Akcja to be here in their city, and they were introduced tonight as well. Their attitude is inspiring – that we are all coming together for one purpose! To share hope.
The amazing community that happens among those of us volunteering for the week has also begun! Many of us are hanging around outside this evening just enjoying each other, visiting with old friends and making new ones before starting in with the work tomorrow. Being here to share Real Hope with the people of Łodz is priceless.
youth group from Ohio singing on the front steps
mericans, who sang in both Polish and English. With people from the 
