Subscribe
Links
We recommend to You
Categories
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Franrišek Korečko on EBENEZER video
- Adriana Beňová on The International School for Holocaust Studies
- Debbie Hunt on GRANDPA’S MYSTERIES
- Marie Coffey on Grandpa’s House
- Marie Coffey on Grandpa’s House
Archives
Progress Report – 2024 – Christmas
Martin | Slovakia | Christmas | 2024
PROGRESS REPORT
Dear Friends and Partners,
It is easy to forget that Christmas is not only about commemorating Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem a long time but also is first and foremost about Jesus’ second coming to this world to complete his mission! The certainty of Jesus’ second coming “with power and glory” (Luke 21:25) is the source of our courage and hope when facing present catastrophes, wars, and problems. As Jesus said, “we can stand up and raise our heads” (Luke 21:26) knowing that all the world troubles pre-orchestrate and endorse Jesus’ second entry. Jesus’ second coming and final victory also give meaning to our individual battles with evil. Even though we might lose them, our fights for justice and peace are in vain because we wage war on the victorious side. Every fight for justice and peace is also Jesus’ fight and this war will certainly be victorious. Continue reading
Progress Report – 2024 – October
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.
Progress Report – 2024 – September
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).
Progress Report – 2024 – Summer
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
Progress Report – 2024 – May
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.
