Poland Mission Trip
In Poland we were a part of the 'Red Frogs Team', which meant that we had the opportunity to serve water and waffles to university students, along with helping them move into the university. It was a fun experience to be in a different culture and trying to connect with people. God blessed us immensely with that mission's trip because of the amazing impact that we've been able to have on some of the students' lives. I cannot wait to see what else He has in store for us!
-1st Year, Erika Leonhardt
Sunny weather, delicious polish food and absolutely great people – yes, 2011 Poland mission trip was full of encouragement! With SMC students, I had a privilege to take part in Red Frogs program, which was just started this year in Krakow by a local church. We had one purpose – to help new students from Krakow move in to their new living areas, give them water, delicious waffles and invite them for events. I am so thankful that I could bless and help many young people. I could see smile on every face there! We joined a few events in Krakow City Church and we could see great passion for God and inspiration in people there. That was my first mission trip with SMC and I find it great! It was a fruitful experience of God and chance to serve people – that's what I was looking for, and I found it. :)
-1st Year, Monika Rozlach
I loved handing out waffles and water to the students on campus. We got a lot of quizzical looks, but we got a lot more, "Yes, pleases!" and laughter. Some smiles, jokes and an odd marriage proposal thrown in led me to think that the students enjoyed having the Red Frogs on campus. I hope the laughter we invoked in Poland helps the students continue to enjoy and trust the Red Frogs throughout the school year.
-1st Year, Lindee Warfield
I was so encouraged and blessed to have the opportunity to serve Krakow City Church, and helping them to launch the Red Frogs Program. We didn’t only help out with that we were also given the fantastic opportunity to hand out leaflets, and do outreach to university students and young people. We had the opportunity to tell them about an event which was held at Krakow City Church in the evening on Sunday 2nd October. The biggest highlight for me was seeing over 40 new students attend the event; the atmosphere at the event was fantastic! In addition to this encouragement, 3 students made first time decisions to follow Christ. I can’t really say what encouraged me the most, because everything about the trip was encouraging! The team who went really encouraged me, Krakow City Church and Pastor Zibi’s passion for the church and for Krakow was also encouraging. God will bless Krakow City church and with Pastor Zibi’s passion and vision God will also bring change to Krakow.
-2nd Year, Shereen Sinjab
