Dovidenia, Mlady! Bola to Zabava!

Today is the last day of classes for students in Slovakia. I'm definitely excited for the summer break, but I have to be honest and say that I'm really going to miss my time in the classrooms here in Liptov. I honestly have loved our times together.

You students have really formed a unique and precious support network for me while I continue to adjust to life away from the states. My friends, thank you for always greeting me when we pass on the streets or ride on the same buses or meet around town - and especially for welcoming me SO warmly in your classroom. I will treasure our time together!

Blessings for a wonderful and safe summer holiday. Your friend,
Sarah


Lipt. Hradok Elektro "Lower" School Classes



Hybe Primary School Classes



Hybe Preschool English Class



Faculty at "Lower" Elektro School in Lipt. Hradok

A glimpse of "International House of Prayer"

I have talked a lot about IHOP recently and I thought you'd like to see some of the crew.

We have finished our study of The Lord's Prayer and this week we are beginning a new story-telling bible study using materials from "echo the story". Simon and Angi have experience with this curriculum and Simon led an interesting story and discussion about creation tonight. Hopefully, as we progress through this curriculum, we'll grow as a community, in our faith-sharing, and also build our English skills.

I'm looking forward to the coming weeks and our times together!

Here, Simon is showing us where to register and find our materials at www.echothestory.com and Lubo is a master in the kitchen (after Bible Study we had delightful pudding...what a treat)!

A year of many mini-Pentecosts

Life continues to be very busy here in this little village, and we're ready for an even busier summer. Since most students will finish with their English studies at the end of June, we've begun a few programs to keep opportunities for English-use and (more importantly) faith-sharing alive. My favorite is something I call IHOP: in late March/ April we began a bible study in English based on understanding The Lord's Prayer. We began with a few Slovaks and me; now our weekly study has become "International House of Prayer" with about 10 local Slovak students from Hybe, and from a nearby village we have two more Americans and two Swiss. It's an amazing atmosphere of Christian community! And even when we get stumped for what to say have to resort to our own native languages (English, Slovak, Swiss German, and German), our little mini-Pentecost is still a celebration of Christian brotherhood. It's amazing to get to be a part of IHOP and all the other ministry opportunities here in Hybe.