The Evangelist Matthew reminds us that we should allow the little ones to come to God, and not hinder them, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Mt 19.14). We are also reminded of this commitment at the beginning of the school year, when the parents of dozens of children entrust them to us. It was no different this year—the beginning of the fourth academic year of the Lutheran kindergarten in Martin! Continue reading
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 in a household other than their own. This is the second installment in our series. Continue reading
CCE’s Michal Valco was recently nominated to membership in the prestigious European Academy of Sciences and Arts, a major think tank that connects more than 1,700 scientists worldwide. Continue reading
In Mark 10, Jesus said “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”…and he took the children in His arms and… blessed them.’ (verses 14 and 16). These verses in Mark are directed at all children—not only Lutheran kindergarten students, and first, second, and third year students from Lutheran Elementary school, but also at third grader Timea Hoghova. Continue reading
The saying goes that the way to a person’s heart is through his stomach. That’s what we hoped as we planned our “Get-Acquainted Kick-Off” for parents and children in the Lutheran kindergarten in Martin in late September. Although this event took place, later than usual, thanks be to God, the party had a great response and exceeded our greatest expectations! Continue reading
The CCE in Martin continues to ‘Make Miracles Happen’ with the purchase of the TWO buildings (Neografia) adjacent to the Church and School campus. What a miracle this is to acquire these buildings for the future classroom space of the CCE. Even MORE STUDENTS will have the opportunity to attend the CCE in the years to come. Continue reading
Daniel Dulla, Ivana Krpelanová and Sabina Šimková, all students from year III of EGMT had the difficult task of representing the Democratic Republic of Korea at the first ever edition of Torún Model United Nations (TOMUN) in Torún, Poland (25-27 September). Continue reading
Children in the Lutheran kindergarten in Martin left their classroom and climbed on the bus to make a journey—the goal was Necpaly, a nearby village, where our youngest students were able to learn a lot and have fun at the same time. Continue reading
