Martin | Slovakia | October | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
In October, we traditionally celebrate the Reformation. It reminds us of grace as the prominent principle of God’s character. Through this grace we are forgiven and equipped to live a new life. God’s grace is the unifying ground for all people because by grace alone we breathe, move, and live. In these times of political, economic and racial divisions and wars, God’s grace should be the starting point of our journey towards reconciliation and peace. Grace is amazing and grace alone can lead us home.
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Martin | Slovakia | September | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
September in Slovakia traditionally means the beginning of a new school year. At the Lutheran Academy in Martin, Slovakia (LAMS) we opened 2024-2025 as always – worshipping and thanking God for all His care and help. Our school pastors Jana Bosákova and Natália Kacianová encouraged all of us to follow God’s guidance on our individual and academic life journeys. We all are on a walk with God who in Jesus Christ has revealed His ways to us and taught us his paths (Psalm 25:4).
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Martin | Slovakia | Summer | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
Diving is a great metaphor for our relationship with God. Often in our lives we are like swimmers who stay only on the surface, swim back and forth and never explore the depths of the water that carries us. We never dive holding our breath in astonishment about the profundity of God and his creation. However, once we find the courage to do so, a new world opens for us – a world filled with the power and love of the Creator. It is like when Jesus ordered Peter to put his boat out “into deep water” after all night of hard work during which Peter and his coworkers had caught nothing (Luke 5:4). Only in deep water and on Jesus’ command were they able to catch so many fish that their nets were breaking. Similarly, when we dive into a relationship with God, we can fully experience his power and miracles. Continue reading →
Martin | Slovakia | May | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.”
This first verse from Psalm 89 was the motto of the national competition in singing Christian songs that took place in May here in the CCE . Children from all over Slovakia presented their talents and skills, singing contemporary Christian songs and traditional Lutheran hymns. Listening to these children and witnessing their faith in Christ, you would stop worrying about the future of the church.
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Martin | Slovakia | April | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
The school environment is often stressful – for teachers and students alike. However, had you visited our school on April 17 and 18, the chances of improving your mental health would have been really high. Our school psychologists prepared various activities, workshops, and lectures for students to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and how to keep it in a good shape. We know that ultimately it is God who, by his mercy, gives our souls an ultimate rest. But he also gave us modern psychology with various time-proven practices and methods that can improve our mental well-being in our everyday lives. Thanks be to God! Continue reading →
