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Answering the calls Polish pastor tells of his continuing ministry
God might be knocking at your door if three clergy approach you about going into the ministry. That is what happened to Slawomir Rodaszynski, who is pastor of United Methodist churches at Chodziez, Koszalin, and Miedzyrecz, in Poland. Rev. Rodaszynski was a youth leader when a Catholic, a Baptist, and a Methodist minister each asked him about God’s call on his life—all within a matter of a few weeks. He was surprised at the coincidence of the pastors’ questioning. He considered—and went on to be ordained in 1993 as an elder in The United Methodist Church of Poland. read story>>_
 Youth work at food bank
Youths attending Annual Conference provided a big boost for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, in Tulsa. On May 28, they undertook a service project at the food bank. They boxed a total of 14,250 pounds of canned and packaged foods at the agency. "They did a lot of work in a short amount of time, and food bank officials seemed impressed," said Ann Browning, Conference Youth Ministry administrative assistant. The volunteers—33 students, in grades six through 12, and four adults—began work about 9:30 a.m. and finished before noon. They filled, taped, and labeled 15- and 30-pound boxes, taking care to choose a variety of foods for each box, ready for distribution to families assisted by the agency.
 Anniversary at Poteau
A 1915 Holy Communion tray draws the interest of Pastor Greg Tener and Bishop Hayes on April 13 at Poteau-First UMC. The congregation celebrated 100 years at its current location and 115 total years in ministry. Bishop Hayes was guest preacher. The Poteau Daily News published a souvenir church history section.
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