Publication of Polish Christian IVIinistries

Paul Bajko, Founder

C. Wayne Murphy, Director

65 Deep Dale Drive East

P.O. Box 629

Bel Air, MD 21014-0629

Phone (410) 734-7250
Fax (410) 734-7250

Levittown, PA 19056
Phone (215) 945-1481
Fax (215) 945-7688
Email: pcm2!OI4(),msn.com

40th Anniversary of Slavic Church of Christ

What a celebration for

the 40th Anniversary of the

Slavic Church of Christ in

Baltimore, Maryland! The

building was packed with
people, the service was
filled with great messages,
music, and testimonies and

!3^

the

food

was

delicious.

The Slavic people know

how to celebrate.

It was

truly a privilege to share in

this special occasion with
people of different ethnic
backgrounds. See page 2
for the history of this con
The Slavic Church of Christ building

gregation.

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, Marylandy is unique in her histor)^The ^vork began in
1960 with six adults and several children meeting
under the leadership of Brothof Paul Bajko. The
group first met in a private home and later in rented
facilities. On January 22, 1961, ten people became
chartered members.

Outgrowing the South Broadway facility, the con

gregation purchased the present building in March,
1972 for $42,000 plus $5,000 for repairs. All repairs
and renovations were completed by the members.
The building was dedicated on May 28, 1972, and

was debt fi-ee within ten months.

^
The Slavic congregation is alse unique b^use of
her unity.

The congregation consists of people of

more 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

Elders and Deacons ofthe Slavic Church

continues to preach the wonderful Gospel of Jesus

Christ which, although proclaimed in different lan
guages, is still "the power of God unto salvation to
everyone who believes!"

Adam J. Korenczuk began his ministry in June

of 1961, and continues to serve as minister and choir
director. The congregation purchased her first build

ing in November of 1961, located on South Broad

way, for $8,250 with $6,000 for renovations. This
was a big step for a small congregation but the
challenge was taken and sacrificial giving retired the
debt very quickly.

In June of 1962, the church incorporated-aeeefd-

ing to tho laws oi^e State of Maryland. With the

help of Polish Christian Ministries, the church began
her own program. On February 6, 1964, her first
radio broadcast aired.

For the next 26 years the

Gospel was preached in the Russian, Polish, and

Ukrainian languages^n alternate Sundays.
In January, 1970, the congregation became to

tally self-supporting, and began supporting missions

programs in Poland, South America, and the USA.
Later mission works in England, Russia, Belarus,
Ukraine, and Latvia were added. Out of a total
income of $106,000 in 1999, $52,000 was sent to
missionaries and mission works.

OL_CLr\0l

The Slavic Church choir sings in different languages

Memorial Gifts

j M/M Mark Steele in memory of Charles Steele

Dolly Steele in memory of Charles Steele
M/M Elton Smith in memory of M/M Elmer Blank
M/M John Mosser in memory of Susie Tubman

Page 3

POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Financial Statement for 1999

The following information was taken from the

1999 Annual Financial Statement as prepared by
the CPA firm of Coughlin and Mann, Bel Air,
MD. Any mission supporter may request a com
plete copy.
Beginning Cash Balance 1/1/99

$7,140

Receipts

Undesignated Gifts

:|^ $236,565:

Living Link Income

"

Building Programs
Other Designated Income
Total Income

Expenditures
Polish preachers
Support Agencies
Annual Polish Conference

Literature Ministry
Building Ministry
Medicine & Relief Ministry
Ministry Needs for Preachers

1152,701
1 18,950
$ 64,033
$472,249

'TKMiAtnieA id

$198,229

$
t
$

$
$

Invested Monies

Promotional Travel/Expenses-

$"

Newsletter

Audit Expense
; Local Travel
Guidance Committee

Office Equipment
Office Supplies
Postage
Telephone
, USA Staff/Salaries

$
$
$

12,356
34,787
8,919
15,153
13,935
7,423
6,398
5;675
16,420
4,638
3,650
3,947
3,352

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 three

widows offormer preachers
Building funds are provided for new con
struction, building acquisitions, and the ren
ovation ofcurrent facilities
Funds are provided for the operation of

Medical assistance is provided for several

"Betania " - home for senior citizens

medical situations

12,249
1,004

383
%
$464,837

Total Disbursements
Income less Disbursements

7,412

Ending Cash Balance 12/31/99

$ 14,552

Medical Insurance

: Payroll Taxes

Workers Compensation: ;

locai

fiAtt&ui 0^ i/ie 'Hecv- nedt^i*ne*tt.

iti
coutttfuf, 0^ "Polcuid:

4,349^

s
4,287
$ 2,195
$ 1,980
$ 81,058

to (UcC itt

<ittd

. $ 19,950:
$ 2,500

: Travel to & in Poland

Students/Scholarships
Money Transfers

Pawel Wrobd baptizing at Ostroda Church

One-third ofthe costs is underwrittenfor the

annual Ostroda Conference
Two
periodicals
are
published
"Drogowskaz" in the USA and "Slowo i
Zycie " in Poland
The USA staff of PCM is made up of only
four people (Paul & Dela Bajko, Lois Harris,
and Wayne Murphy)

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POLISH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Poland Trip 2000

Our 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 be
taking his second trip to Poland. While there he will be doing
some seminars for preachers. Ray Murphy of Central India
Christian Mission will preach in an evangelistic campaign at

New Living Link Church

the church in Bielsk Podlaski

(Kostek Jakoniuk, Minister).

Tom Hart of Parsippany Chris
tian Church (NJ) will be visiting
their living link preacher
(Alexsander Zegunia) in Siemi-

Islands Christian Church of Savan

nah, Georgia, held their very first Faith

Promise Rally last November. Not only
was their goal reached but well exceeded.
As a result the congregation took on the
responsibility of becoming a living link
church with PCM.. they are providing the
salary for Waldemar Swiatkowski, Minis
ter in Polczyn Zdroj, Poland. Thankyou,
Islands Christian!

atycze.

Paul and Dela Bajko will

be visiting some of the churches

in the northwestern part of
Poland.
Cam Huxford

Brother Paul is also

completing a history of ouii Pol

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

Waldemar Swiatkowski, Minister at

Polczyn Zdroj

Anniversary Celebration at NACC

STAFF

Polish Christian Ministries will host a luncheon at the

North American Christian Convention in Louisville, KY. It

will be held on Thursday, July 13, at noon at the Radison

Hotel East located at 9700 Bluegrass Parkway. Plan tojoin
us for this 45th year celebration! Please return the form
below. We would appreciate it if you order your tickets in

and Publications

*Paul Bajko
Dela Bajko
Lois Harris, Secretary
Promotional Assistant

Andy Noetzel, South Bend, IN

advance and send a gift to cover the cost.

PCM will be represented by the Bajkos, Harris', ancf the

Murphys. You may also see them at Exhibit#606.
,
Please reserve

*Ci Wayne Murphy, Dif-ectdf ^

Department ofPolish Communications

tickets ($15 each) for PCM

Guidance Committee

Gary W. Bordelon, Kissimmee, FL j;

Howard R. Brammer, Indianapolis, IN
John F. Buckley, West Lebanon, IN
Arthur B. Dana, Savannah, GA
Thomas M.

Hart, Parsippany, NJ
*Adani J. Korenczuk, Baltimore, MD
*Kenneth A. Meade, Rockville, MD
Gerald O. Moreland, Markle, IN s;

45th Anniversary Luncheon at the NACC.

Name
Address

Andy Noetzel, South Bend, IN

Phone

Email

'

i **Ivan Odor, Mt. Pleasant, MI

William D. Smith, Cumberland, IN

Please send this form with your check to:

John R. Todd, Birmingham, AL

Polish Christian Ministries

Members of the Executive Committee

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

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