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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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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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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
Progress Report – 2023 – May
Martin | Slovakia | May | 2023
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
In May we celebrated our sixth high school graduation in the 25 years of existence of the Center for Christian Education (CCE). It was a great occasion to rejoice with students and their families, thanking God for all his care and providence. The graduation worship service and the ceremony took place on Pentecost Monday, when Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church. The power of the Spirit enabled the Christian community to overcome all the struggles throughout the history. May the same be true about our graduates and us as well in the years to come!