Vitamy Poland!by Jess Janicki | March 16, 2024 10:06 AM
Welcome to Poland! We made our way up to Opole and are jumping right into kids ministry!
Kids! by Jess Janicki | March 16, 2024 5:19 PM
What an awesome time with these kids! Crafts, snacks, dancing and sports galore! 40 kids came and we had a blast just getting to know them! What a special way to kick off our trip!
Pray that we will continue to be used by God.
Dinner Time!by Jess Janicki | March 16, 2024 5:22 PM
We got to enjoy some traditional polish food for dinner tonight, and it was great to have Friar Dariusz and Pastor Mariusz join us!
Churchby Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 8:04 AM
This morning we got to worship at Ostoja!
Sharing a Message of Hope by Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 8:05 AM
Father Philip and Pastor Olo.
Peace by Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 8:07 AM
Maude sharing about peace, and letting Jesus be our peace
Unity and Peaceby Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 5:17 PM
Andrew shared an incredible word with us today about peace and unity.
Ostoja by Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 5:20 PM
This is Pastor Mariusz. He is an amazing servant of Jesus. He has welcomed us with open arms into his church. Ostoja, pronounced Ostoyah, means refuge. We feel this place is our home and sanctuary during our time in Opole. He has spent so much time with us, even joining us for mass tonight. Please keep him in prayer as he follows God and serves the people of Opole.
Explore!by Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 5:22 PM
We had a little down time this afternoon and went to downtown Opole to soak in the sun, even if it was a little chilly. It was nice to enjoy some coffee and gelato and take in the sites.
Candle Light Massby Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 5:24 PM
We had such a special treat at Mass tonight. Three Ukranian priests came and sang. Afterwards we got to sit with them and hear their stories and have a wonderful Q&A with them to ask some deep questions. Their prayer was that the world would keep praying for peace, and to know how important freedom is. We ask that you pray for peace and for God to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Beautiful Massby Jess Janicki | March 17, 2024 5:25 PM
We all enjoyed tonight's beautiful candle light mass
House of Hopeby Jess Janicki | March 18, 2024 6:47 AM
Today we got to serve with House of Hope, a homeless ministry run by Sister Aldona. Pray for her and the other volunteers as they serve each day.
Supply Shopping by Jess Janicki | March 18, 2024 6:48 AM
A few of us went shopping for House of Hope. All the shoes and underwear!
Back at House of Hopeby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 5:46 AM
We made our way back to the House of Hope, and we loved to be able to go back and talk again with those we met yesterday! It was so nice to be welcomed back with smiles and hellos!
House of Hopeby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 5:47 AM
Prepping food
House of Hopeby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 5:48 AM
Sorting bread. Here, they use the stale bread to mix into other foods to stretch how far it can go.
Prayerby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 9:47 AM
Walking Tourby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 9:49 AM
This afternoon Friar Dariusz is taking us on a tour of his college, as well as a diocese museum. We have enjoyed learning from him and spending time with him this week!
Diocese Museum by Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 9:51 AM
Learning about the Diocese museum and the beautiful art!
Unityby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 3:37 PM
Pastor Mariusz, the pastor of Ostoja, came and shared some of his story and his desire to bring unity in the Christian church. He shared that we were an answer to prayer. It was beautiful to hear his heart and pray over him. He has loved hosting us, and members of his church even joined us as we served at House of Hope. Keep him in prayer as he continues to seek unity and as they continue construction on a huge project. He is flying out, with other pastors and priests, to meet with Pope Francis to pray and seek God in bringing unity.
Pillars of Faith and Unity by Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 3:37 PM
What a beautiful friendship!
Sharing Musicby Jess Janicki | March 19, 2024 3:38 PM
David, our PPM staff, jamming out with Chuck.
Continue Your Impactby Praying Pelican Missions | March 22, 2024 11:57 PM
Auschwitzby Jess Janicki | March 26, 2024 2:22 PM
Most of our team decided to go to Auschwitz. It was a really hard day, but one we all agree that everyone should do. We learned much, and it will be something that will stay with us forever.
Auschwitzby Jess Janicki | March 26, 2024 2:23 PM
A day we won't forget
Krakowby Jess Janicki | March 26, 2024 2:23 PM
We got to spend our final night enjoying the beauty of Krakow all lit up at night, and even explore a little Easter market they had going on!
See you later, Poland!by Jess Janicki | March 26, 2024 2:27 PM
We had an amazing time in Poland! We learned and served and shared the love of Jesus with so many! We played with kids, we served the homeless, we talked with new ministries, and heard from existing ones. We saw many holy sites, and got to pray and worship in them. We explored, and we ate some amazing Polish and Ukrainian food! Our hearts are full, and we praise God for his goodness, faithfulness and love!
