Highlights for March 2016
A summary of the ministry of ACSI Europe during the last month and current prayer requests
Dear Friends of ACSI Europe,
Trust that you have had a wonderful Easter celebration. Thank you for your continued interest in what the Lord is doing in our midst. We are so thankful to the Lord for keeping all of us safe in all our busy travels during this past month.
February 29-March 5
World Evangelical Alliance - International Leadership Forum
Laci Demeter represented ACSI at this leadership forum in Seoul, South Korea with the purpose of promoting church and Christian school relationships worldwide in fulfilling the Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" Mathew 28:19.
It was a blessing to work and pray together for four days with the 90 delegates representing 40 countries. It is encouraging to see more willingness from various Christian organizations to work together for building the Kingdom. |
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Bishop Efraim Tendero, Secretary General / CEO opening the conference
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Laci with leaders from Japan and Malaysia
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March 2-4
Polish / Czech / Slovak Directors’ Conference in Katowice, Poland
It was such a blessing to have 57 Christian school leaders from Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Holland together to learn and share at our conference. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Steve DeGeorge did a great job sharing from his heart and his rich experience in Christian education. We also appreciated workshops from Andrea Grieger (Germany) and Leslie Johnson (Czech Republic). Thank you for your prayers! Thanks to Paul Madsen from our office for leading the conference.
Please continue to pray for the ministry in these three countries under the leadership of Leslie Johnson, former director of Christian International School of Prague. |
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Dr Steve DeGeorge teaching, Tom Vagner translating
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March 2-4
Training for Teachers and Parents in Ploiesti, Romania
Liz Rauca, our Early Education specialist in Romania visited Christian kindergartens in Ploiesti and did training sessions for teachers and parents. |
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March 12-15
International Christian Educators Conference Europe, Kandern, Germany
Paul Madsen from our office participated at this special event, and also taught a workshop on Student Leadership Training. |
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Paul Madsen (on the right) at the conference with his former colleagues from Madrid, Spain
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March 24-26
Romanian Directors' Conference in Surduc, Romania
It was such a blessing to have 60 Christian school leaders together from all parts of Romania and Moldova for this leadership training event. We had two keynote speakers: Anna-Marie Russell, Director for ACSI Southern Africa, and Estuardo Salazar, Director for ACSI Latin America. It was a privilege to hear and learn from the wealth of experience and expertise of these fine leaders of ACSI Global.
We are especially thankful that God protected Stuart at the Brussels Airport during the terrorist attacks. He was about to board his plane to Budapest when the blasts happened. It delayed his arrival, but God miraculously helped him get to the conference just in time. WE FELT YOUR PRAYERS, thank you! |
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Stuart spent almost two days in Brussels in a made up shelter for passangers before he was able to continue his travels
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As an answer to many prayers, Stuart arrives at Timisoara Airport (an alternative miracle route) just in time for him to teach at the conference
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Stuart teaching on
Educating God's Way
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Anna-Marie teaching on
Whole School Improvement
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Participants of our Administrators' Conference in Romania
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The ACSI Europe team enjoyed having these special guests in Budapest for the Easter celebrations and some sight-seeing for a few days.
Stuart was present at the dedication of the ACSI Europe Office, the
Dr. Gene Garrick Center for Christian Education in 1993.
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Please pray for our upcoming events:
April 2-23 - ACSI Europe Online Courses just started. Pray for meaningful interaction and for spiritual and professional growth for all the participants.
April 9 - Romanian Regional Teachers’ Conference, Resita, Romania. Pray for keynote speakers and workshop leaders, as well as all the participants that they would be blessed and encouraged through this event.
April 12-15 - IAPCHE Europe Conference, Eindhoven, Holland. Please pray for Laci representing ACSI at this important conference for Christian higher educational leaders.
April 16 - “SOLI DEO GLORIA” Romanian Music Festival. Please pray for Ioan Redis and his church hosting this special event for choirs from 14 high schools across Romania. Laci will be blessed to represent ACSI at this special student activity.
April 28 - Please pray for Laci as he is currently working on two PhD courses with tasks to be finished by the end of the month.
THANK YOU so much for your partnership in building God's Kingdom through Christian school education.
With much love and prayers on behalf of the staff of ACSI Europe,
Laci Demeter, Europe Regional Director |
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