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michaelworoniecki · 3 days
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We met an incredible woman and professor in prison about a month ago, who also worked in the largest school in Bogotá. 6,000 students in one school. She had worked there 15 years. After watching us perform and share in the prison, she wrote us over the course of 4 weeks and begged for us to also visit the high school where she worked and bring them the message we shared in the prison.
When we arrived and thanked here for all the work she did in the school for these precious young men and women, she simply replied, "It's all love, I love these students so much and I just wanted to give them the love that you guys bring in Jesus because I know it can touch their lives and change their lives." After the event she said they had done many events in the school but never seen the students sit still for an hour and a half and be so captivate by anything.
May God bless her in such arduous labor, day in and day out, and help her and all the teachers of Colombia who dedicate their hearts to bring love and hope to the students they serve.
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michaelworoniecki · 6 days
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Recently, we have been working in a lot of high schools in remote areas, often dealing with gang-run communities and extreme poverty. (My daughter Elizabeth Speaks to students in Rio de Janeiro). We drove into the neighbor of the school a director had invited us to come and speak to his students, as we pulled over to ask for directions we were surrounded by young men with machine guns. They pointed them into the windows at our faces. When we explained who we were and our intent to be in the neighborhood they relaxed and even thanked us for coming and told us where to find the high school. We shared with them and went on our way.
It is remarkable the attitude of students at that age in South American countries compared to the American attitude. I have met many, many beautiful young men and women at schools in the USA, but often the majority have a more 'punk' attitude when talking about the deeper things in life. Here, it couldn't be more different. Students are highly engaged in the issues of life, heart, God, Jesus, purpose and even caring about one another. It's beautiful to hear the questions they come up with and listen to their thought process. Humility is a beautiful thing that leads to intelligence.
God bless the teachers, who are often Catholic, who work so hard to help these young men and women.
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michaelworoniecki · 10 days
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"Everything that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I certainly will not cast out." -John 6:37
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michaelworoniecki · 13 days
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“This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you." John 15:13
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michaelworoniecki · 26 days
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Society so quickly discards men, labeling them as "criminals," and deeming them worth no further consideration. But the reality is that we all share the same broken human nature and the same vulnerability to a random moment of chaos that sends life spiraling out of control. This is especially true in third-world nations like Brazil where the chaos swirls around everyone, everywhere, all the time. One wrong step and they find themselves rotting in what is basically an abandoned warehouse full of other such "criminals". Such tragedy can only be understood and mediated by our Brother Jesus who not only touched the chaos of this world, but conquered it to provide complete redemption, forgiveness, and victory to all who believe in Him.
In this photo we are using the concept of metamorphosis to illustrate the transformation Jesus can bring to all of us. John 3:3
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michaelworoniecki · 1 month
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This prison sits a few hours outside a major city in Brazil. The winding road seemed to take forever to get there. When we arrived the warden was very unique and special man. He contact the mayor of the little town where the prison is situated and got him to bring out about 400 chairs for the men to make the event possible and a special experience for the men.
The guys were very unique, very warm and open to us and our message. Some had sentences ranging from a few years, up to one man I talked to, had been in there 18 years, hard to believe out in a hell hole way in the middle of no where out here. We were able to have a phenominal event and slowly, and in great detail share the message of the Gospel of Jesus with the men. At times some of the guys were in tears. At one moment, it was special, in the course of teaching about the need to care for each other and love each other, I said, "I mean could you guys ever just put your arm on someone else, look at them and talk to them, even a stranger." Simlataniously, all the guys, about 400 present, put their arms on the guy sitting next to them. I was quite a thing to behold.
Many said they had never had a moment like this in their whole lives. To this day, a few years later, men still come write us from this even saying how it marked their minds and hearts forever. I was just talking to a Capoeria instructor who was incarcerated there. Initially he was a bit more distant because of his pride. He just wrote me from the contact he had on the flyers we gave him and said he is going through hell and misses us a lot. Two years later? Wow. We pray for these men and hope to return one day if God allows.
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michaelworoniecki · 1 month
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Jesus suffered the most of any man so He can bring total salvation to every man. An in-depth look at the work of the cross, the crucifixion, and The Man Who Changed The World https://michaelworoniecki.com/the-man-who-changed-the-world/
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michaelworoniecki · 2 years
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After a lot of work we have figured out how to create a nice meal for about $.25 cents. In recent months God has put it on our hearts a lot to go out and feed the homeless and hungry more than ever. Not any kind of "charity" stuff. Jut bought a big pot and loads of beans, rice, hotdogs, water, etc. Something we have always done but have recently developed ways to reach more and more individuals with food, water, clothes and love in Jesus. We are about to touch them each as they wait for food and share the gospel, giving flyers and bibles to those who can understand and want them.After the pandemic there are about 30,000 homeless people on the streets of this city. Each with a name, a face, a story and a need for love and hope. We are able to feed about 500 people each time. Their gratitude is overwhelming. Their stories bring you to tears. In addition to other ministry, we continue to go each week, as time, the weather and our finances allow.
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." -Matt 5#blessed #trulyblessed #Jesusisalive #Godisgood #loveneverfails #inweakness #michaelworoniecki #woroniecki #michaelpeterworoneicki #preachthegospel #gotherefore #Jesus #inmatelivesmatter #prisonersarepeopletoo #rememberthepoor #hope 
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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My family and I have learned, after working in prisons for so long, that even the littlest things can mean everything to those who have nothing. A string of prisons we worked in for a while in Southern Brazil had very tight limitations on what we could bring in so we were limited to popcorn and candy for all the guys. I didn't think much of it, but afterwards I was so surprised and blessed by how much they felt loved by it and how much it meant to them. We'd bring in loads and loads of popcorn and candies as we worked with them and taught about Jesus, and they were just so grateful. A while later a guy named David sent us a photo of the wrappers in his window sill. He explained he had no visitors and he kept those wrappers as a reminder that he is loved and remember a day when he felt normal again. He went to a "friends" house to help with something and was hit in the head with a shovel and left at a crime scene. Video footage acquitted him, but the prosecutor just destroyed it and now he has a very long sentence and a serious brain injury. So many guys claim to be innocent, of course, but some surely seem sincere. And with what you hear these days, so many are. #inmatesarepeopletoo #inmatelivesmatter #prisonreform #prisoners #prisonersmatter #justice #lockedup #inweakness #michaelworoniecki #woroniecki #preach #gospel #Jesus #God #loveoneanother #Godisgood #thelivingJesus #Jesusisalive #gotherefore
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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As I walked into this yard, one of the young men explained he had not been outside or seen the sun in 5 months because there is only one yard and several thousand men. He had years to go. Walking through that building there, and several behind it, there was no wiring or electricity so the place was dark. Rains had left the inside soaked and puddles on the ground. The bottom floor had about six inches of trash. No furnishings or a/c or offices or people coming and going. Just a cement and iron warehouse full of men locked in 6 stories of sadness and regret. The clanging of the iron keys echoed through the whole building as the guard escorted me to each floor and each cell.  I've been to a lot of places in a lot cities and never seen such a dungeon. If you ever think your living situation is bad, and surely it may be, but just imagine in another life, who knows, you could have ended up spending years in a place like this. It was our privilege to spend the day with these men, teaching, sharing, laughing, playing music and sharing the perspective of eternal life and the love and unconditional forgiveness of the Father. We distributed thousands of posters for their walls with thoughts of hope and a new perspective, health kits, gospel materials, booklets, bibles, footballs, soccer balls and some clothes. The gratetitude and openness was remarkable.How they keep a smile and an upbeat attitude in such a place is mind-blowing. Some very strong and beautiful men, eager for a second chance. Many have contacted us upon their release and we continue to be apart of their journey. Thank you, Jesus. May He have mercy on all those who remain there.
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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As I walked into this yard, one of the young men explained he had not been outside or seen the sun in 5 months because there is only one yard and several thousand men. He had years to go. Walking through that building there, and several behind it, there was no wiring or electricity so the place was dark. Rains had left the inside soaked and puddles on the ground. The bottom floor had about six inches of trash. No furnishings or a/c or offices or people coming and going. Just a cement and iron warehouse full of men locked in 6 stories of sadness and regret. The clanging of the iron keys echoed through the whole building as the guard escorted me to each floor and each cell.  I've been to a lot of places in a lot cities and never seen such a dungeon. If you ever think your living situation is bad, and surely it may be, but just imagine in another life, who knows, you could have ended up spending years in a place like this. It was our privilege to spend the day with these men, teaching, sharing, laughing, playing music and sharing the perspective of eternal life and the love and unconditional forgiveness of the Father. We distributed thousands of posters for their walls with thoughts of hope and a new perspective, health kits, gospel materials, booklets, bibles, footballs, soccer balls and some clothes. The gratetitude and openness was remarkable.How they keep a smile and an upbeat attitude in such a place is mind-blowing. Some very strong and beautiful men, eager for a second chance. Many have contacted us upon their release and we continue to be apart of their journey. Thank you, Jesus. May He have mercy on all those who remain there. 
#prisonlife #missionary #Godisgood #inweakness #loveoneanother #prisonlivesmatter #inmatelivesmatter #forgotten #suffering #gospel #gotherefore #ifanyoneisthristy #michaelworoniecki #woroniecki #jesuspeople #jesussigns #hopeagainsthope #lockedupabroad #lockedup #doc #inmates #prison #hardtime #lovethyneighboor 
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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Working with my daughter Ruth on the streets of the favelas in South America.
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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God will not alter this world but He will impart His world in you. Giving you grace, kindness, and the real vision of eternal life.
Michael Woroniecki
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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In these modern times it can be so hard to get someones ear. Especially in trying to reach the general public in rough and tumble of third-world cities.
So, I worked hard, along with my family, to create a high quality "show" of beautiful music, up-beat dance choreographies, martial arts demonstrations and some humor and entertaining magic trick routines to captivate audiences and give us a platform to share the gospel in a dynamic fashion and teach in a motivational style of the love and compassion of the Living Jesus like never before.
We have been welcomed into numerous public events, cultural stages, high schools and grade schools, prisons, detention centers, military encampments, homes for the elderly, orphanages, homeless charities, special needs homes and countless organizations and public and private charities.
These are some video clips that my son put together of some of the places we have been.
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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I love to be on the streets. It's where life happens. A rich politician and the homeless, families and lonely people, the hurt and the broken, the proud and together,  the tough guy and the lady recovering from a divorce, kids and teens and everyone all share the same space. It's where companies go to market their products because it's where the people are. More importantly, it's where Jesus walked and Peter talked and Paul shared the gospel. Large events and stages are fantastic at times, but for me there will always be something so special about sharing the beautiful Gospel of the living Jesus on the streets around the world. #streetoutreach #streetministry #Godisgood #loveneverfails #inweakness #Michael Woroniecki #Woroniecki #worldtravel #gotherefore #ministry #Jesusisalive #thelivingJesus #hope #love #truth https://www.michaelworoniecki.com
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michaelworoniecki · 4 years
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Whoever says that people can't change, clearly never has.
(L is for Liberty, a rally cry in many South American Prisons).
#libertytocaptives #prisonersarepeopletoo #inmatelivesmatter #wechange #change #loveneverfails #inweakness #ifanyoneisthirsty #woroniecki #michaelworoniecki
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