CCE NEWS – 2024 – JANUARY

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Progress Report – 2024 – January

Martin | Slovakia | January | 2024

PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Friends and Partners,

In Slovak schools, January is the final month of the first semester. Before half-term grades are in, the pressure is on, because students and teachers are exposed to extra tests and presentations. When all of this work is over, our school gathers in the church for worship thanking God for His provision and care. Natalia and Jana, our school pastors, reminded students that good grades are important and reflect a diligent and systematic study. Even more important than grades is the knowledge and the wisdom they acquired. Above all, they emphasized that to know God and trust Him as the ultimate source of wisdom and love is the most important goal of our lives. Paraphrasing Jesus’ words in Lk 11:42, the students should not neglect their grades, but primarily they ought to seek God’s wisdom and love. Continue reading

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CCE NEWS – 2023 – CHRISTMAS

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Progress Report – 2023 – CHRISTMAS

Martin | Slovakia | Christmas | 2023

PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Friends and Partners,

“But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed …” (Rom 3:21). These words of the apostle Paul aptly voice the essence of Christmas:  God Himself is entering this broken world.  In our ill pursuit to substitute God, we have poisoned the world with selfishness, greed, and fear. Therefore, according to the law, we deserve God’s punishment. But instead, God is sending his Son Jesus to fix this world. This most important “but” in the history reveals God’s righteousness that is filled with His mercy and love.  In Christ, God is reconciling the world to himself, not counting our trespasses (2 Cor 5:19).  Thanks to God, all is well, all is right. Now we as God’s ambassadors are entrusted with this good news of Christmas to apply this “but” to all the present troubles and conflicts. Continue reading

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CCE NEWS – 2023 – OCTOBER

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Progress Report – 2023 – October

Martin | Slovakia | October | 2023

PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Friends and Partners,

Sola Gratia is one of the mottos of the Reformation that began on Oct 31, 1517 in Wittenberg by Martin Luther. By this key principle Luther emphasized that our salvation is entirely the result of God’s grace, that we cannot earn salvation through our own effort and good works. Grace alone is also the best characteristic of God’s actions with this world as clearly demonstrated in the story of his Son, Jesus Christ. All we have, all our talents and resources, is a gift from God. Moreover, God gave us His Son to fix all our wrongdoings and faults. All this because of his sheer grace! How could we not praise and worship such a great God?
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CCE NEWS – 2023 – SEPTEMBER

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Progress Report – 2023 – September

Martin | Slovakia | September | 2023

PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Friends and Partners,

In Slovakia, the month of September traditionally means the beginning of a new school year. At the Lutheran Academy in Martin, we opened 2023/2024 as usually – worshipping and thanking God for all his support and help. Our school pastors Jana Bosákova and Natália Kacianová reminded us that only a good tree brings forth good fruit (Matt 7:17-18) and the Holy Spirit is the guarantee of it in us. The enrollment is similar to the previous year: 776 students (72 in kindergarten, 460 in elementary and middle schools, and 244 in the high school) and 102 staff members (80 teachers and 22 administration and supporting staff). 21 Ukrainian refugee students are a regular part of our student body this school year as we continue to support the Ukrainian Community Center in Martin.
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CCE NEWS – 2023 – SUMMER

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Progress Report – 2023 – Summer

Martin | Slovakia | Summer | 2023

PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Friends and Partners,

We all know that God’s love has no limits or borders. It is stellar indeed in its quality and scope. Such was not only our VBS theme but also our experience this summer. It was highlighted by the celebration of 25th anniversary of the Bible School and 20th anniversary of the Lutheran Academy of Martin Slovakia (LAMS) on June 28. The celebration started with a worship service in the Martin Ice Hockey Arena. Over 1200 students, parents, and guests participated thanking God for His stellar care. During the worship we experienced God’s presence through the Word, sermon, music, drama skit, and prayers. It was spectacular as one of the parents said and everyone was happy to be there. If you missed it, here is the link. After a refreshment break a 45-minute documentary film capturing the spirit of the Bible school and LAMS was presented. Immerse yourself in it so you can be inspired by God’s providence in the story of the Bible school and LAMS! Continue reading

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