Category Archives: Testimonies

Eulogy to Gene Ryan

Posted on 11/09/2017 by Juraj Borcovan

Twenty years ago, in a far-away land of Slovakia, a group of Americans showed up. It was a rare and not necessarily welcomed sight in what recently was a communist country, let alone in my hometown Martin. I felt some … Continue reading →

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Now it’s my turn to help…

Posted on 12/06/2017 by Juraj Borcovan

We are thrilled about our employees becoming patrons of our school. Here is a testimony of our recess school club teacher Gabriela Dobrovolná:

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GRANDPA’S MYSTERIES

Posted on 16/11/2016 by Juraj Borcovan

Slovakia, or, as the Slovaks say: “Slovensko,” is a small country in the heart of Europe, about the size of Mississippi in the United States. It is often confused with “Slovenia,” its neighbor to the southwest, or “Czechoslovakia,” a union … Continue reading →

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A Change in Perspective

Posted on 14/09/2016 by Juraj Borcovan

(This post was written shortly after our return from Slovakia in July. I’ve hesitated posting it as it felt – still feels – quite personal to me. However, today I received a note from Bohdan Hroboň, President of the Center … Continue reading →

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The Confirmation of a LAMS Teacher

Posted on 25/04/2016 by Juraj Borcovan

[Editka is on the left] This month we celebrated with one of our high school teachers, Editka, who was confirmed into the Lutheran church. Though Editka grew up in a Christian family,she could not to be confirmed as a teenager … Continue reading →

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Slovak Exchange Student Visits America

Posted on 11/04/2016 by Juraj Borcovan

Mária Šimová was one of nine students from the Lutheran High School in Martin to visit the United States last summer.

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Peter Petrovič, Kindergarten Teacher in Martin: What I learned alongside experienced teachers in England

Posted on 21/12/2015 by Juraj Borcovan

In his youth, Peter went to Britain, where he worked as an Au-Pair, and continued his education at a secondary pedagogical school in London. This was actually Peter’s second high school experience, while he also worked in a kindergarten, loving … Continue reading →

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Meet the Americans: An Interview with Blythe and Tony Barreto – Part 2

Posted on 21/12/2015 by Juraj Borcovan

Just 16 years after its founding, the Center for Christian Education regularly serves more than 600 people through its comprehensive ministries. We are very thankful for people—especially missionary couples—who have a heart for ministry in Slovakia! One such couple is … Continue reading →

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Meet the Americans: An Interview with Blythe and Tony Barreto – Part 1

Posted on 21/12/2015 by Juraj Borcovan

Just 16 years after its founding, the Center for Christian Education regularly serves more than 600 people through its comprehensive ministries. We are very thankful for people—especially missionary couples—who have a heart for ministry in Slovakia! One such couple is … Continue reading →

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Coming to America: Barbora Sopoligová

Posted on 25/11/2015 by Juraj Borcovan

Nine students from the Lutheran Academy’s bilingual high school participated in the first round of a student exchange program this past summer. Staying for the month of July with American host families from CCE’s partner churches, they experienced everyday life … Continue reading →

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