CityLight 5-11.12.2010

Dear CityLight family,

As most of you know our dear friends, the Sano family, have journeyed back to Japan yesterday. Please keep them in prayer as they transition back into life there. Also pray that God would amazes & surprise them as they watch Him unfold before their eyes His big plan for them!

Also, a BIG “thank you!” to all who helped out last Sunday to make the Sano-send-off & Festival of Lights a blast! The atmosphere, food, and gifts were wonderful! If any of you have pictures from this service please send me them or post on FB & tag. Thanks!

Ok.. have a blessed week in HIM,

Patrick + Ivetka

This week:

Tonight: Prayer meeting @ 7pm >>> MORE DETAILS

DigDeep: Special program this week, see: DIG DEEP DEC 2010

Festival of Lights – Check out the pictures, video, teaching, and more online>>> Festival of Light!

Advent: We will shift gears for Advent with a series of services called “LIGHT.” For more info on this service and what else is lined up for the month of December check out: “Light – CityLight Advent 2010”

Good Gifts: If you would like to participate in the gift collection project that Heather is heading up on behalf of the local Diagnostic Center (orphanage) please bring your gifts in to CityLight by the 12^th (THIS SUNDAY!!!) at the latest. Remember to choose age appropriate gifts (nothing broken, used, or inappropriate), mark the box boy/girl + age, and wrap the box & lid separately. If you have more questions email Heather directly.

Recent Teachings: 5.12. “Festival of Lights” + 28.11 “Thanksgiving Always”

"Light" - Advent series at CityLight

As we celebrate Advent together we embrace the ideas of good things to come, expectation, and revelation. At CityLight we will have a special Advent series called “LIGHT” during the month of December. The focus is simply Jesus – “the true LIGHT that gives light to every man.” (Jn 1:9) The service format will be a bit different, so come expecting to be surprised and hopefully your eyes opened wider to HIM, the true meaning of this holiday season. Check it out at CityLight Church Bratislava: http://citylightbratislava.com/

Dec 5 – Festival of Lights
Dec 12 – Lighting the Way
Dec 19 – Light of the World
Dec 26 – Walking in the Light

CityLight - Nov 29-Dec 5th

Dear CityLight family,

A few quick announcements & prayer requests:

DigDeep: No meeting this week. For the December times & location see: DIG DEEP DEC 2010

This Sunday!!!: We will have the “Festival of Light” service to kick off the Advent season. For more info on this service and what else is lined up for the month of December check out: “Light – CityLight Advent 2010”

Remember – this Sunday is also our “Sano Send-off Sunday.” Come out to send our friends off properly as they move forward into the good things God is preparing for them back in Japan!

Good Gifts: If you would like to participate in the gift collection project that Heather is heading up on behalf of the local Diagnostic Center (orphanage) please bring your gifts in to CityLight by the 12th at the latest. Remember to choose age appropriate gifts (nothing broken, used, or inappropriate), mark the box boy/girl + age, and wrap the box & lid separately. If you have more questions email Heather directly.

Thanksgiving: Wasn’t last week great! Thank you all for help in planning, prepping, and cooking up such an awesome evening! Let’s do it again next year! Check out the web for pics, audio, etc.. just click: Thanksgiving 2010

Recent Teachings: 28.11 “Thanksgiving Always” + 21.11 “Back to Bethel”

CityLight 21-28 Nov.

Dear CityLight family,

We hope you are doing well. Please pray for this weekend’s Thanksgiving service- that not only will we serve up a great culinary feast, but a spiritual one as well. Pray that hearts would be turned to Jesus.
Also, thank you all who have been serving at CityLight in some many practical ways – you guys are a BIG blessing and I am truly honored o get to serve& love along side you all!

In Him,
Patrick & Ivetka

Thanksgiving

Location – Narnia School, Beňadická 38

Sign-up – If you haven’t done this do it ASAP! We need to know approximately how many people are coming, and what you will bring (food) with you.

Other important details see: THANKSGIVING 2010

Prayer Meeting: This evening at Ryan & Mel’s @ 7pm. >>> More Details!

DigDeep: Friday at Higgins (Mateja Bela 8) @ 7pm. Topic: Hosea & Prophecy >> More Deatials!

Recent Teachings: 21.11 “Back to Bethel” + 14.11 “Finding Jacob”

CityLight - Nov 15-21

Dear CityLight family,

A few important announcements – please read!

DigDeep:

Today at Chad & Danka’s @ 7pm. Read ahead: Hosea chapter 4>end. MORE DETAILS!

Next week (Nov. 26) DD will be at the Higgins. Topic: “The Day of the Lord” … i.e. lots of interesting end times stuff. Don’t miss it!

Thanksgiving

Location – we will change the location to accommodate more people. Location to be announced on Sunday & posted on the web over the weekend.

Sign-up – for planning purposes we need you to sign up if you will come, approximately how many people are coming, and what you will bring (food) with you. I need this info by this Sunday (Nov 21st) at the latest! Let me know via email ASAP: patrickivetka@gmail.com

Other important details see: THANKSGIVING 2010

Recent Teachings: 14.11 “Finding Jacob” + 7.11 “Why him?”

Prayer: to get prayer updates you need to be on the CityLight mailing list. Please contact Patrick to do so - patrickivetka@gmail.com

CityLight Nov 7-14

Dear CityLight family,

I hope your week is going well. I just needed to pass along a few announcements. I would also like to encourage you to remember one another in prayer this week – what an awesome way to express His love!

In Him,

Patrick + Ivetka


This week at CityLight:

Wed – Prayer meeting @ 7pm! Come on out! >>> MORE DETAILS!!!


DigDeep – Postponed until next week. Please read ahead (Hosea 4 to the end). >>> MORE DETAILS!!!

Recent Teachings: 7.11 “Why him?” + 31.10 “Blind”

Events: We have two special events coming up at CityLight – “Thanksgiving” and “Festival of Light." Find out more details on our EVENT PAGE

Web Translation: Got the git of translation? The CityLight website needs to be translated into Slovak. If you think you can help out with this project please email me (patrickivetka@gmail.com)

Citylight Nov 1-7

Dear CityLight family,

Just a few quick announcements…

Thank you all who helped out on the last service and supported Erik. Thanks Marek for translating! Thank you Catherine & Tana for serving the kids!

In Him,

Patrick + Ivetka

CityLight this week:

Wed: Prayer meeting. See link for info – PRAYER!

Friday: Dig Deep > please read ahead: Hosea 4-14! See link for MORE INFO

Sunday: We will be continuing our study of Genesis. Pleaase read ahad > Gen 25-27

Other:
Recent teachings: 31.10 "Blind" + 24.10 “Conversations”

Nov 28 – Thanksgiving service + Going Away party for Sanos – mark your calendars!

CityLight this week! OCT 25-31

Dear CityLight family,

Thank you all for truly being a community that seeks after Jesus and expresses His love to one another and those around us. It was a blessing for me to watch everyone on Sunday caring & serving one another.

For those of you who didn’t make it last week I would encourage you to check out the service online at: “Conversations” where we celebrated where the Lord has taken us over the last two years. On the site where you can check out the teaching, personal testimonies, encouragements from afar, and even video.

I want to thank you all personally for blessing me over the last two years. It’s been a great time of serving and doing life with you & Jesus!

Much love in Him,
Patrick + Ivetka

CityLight this week:

Wed: Pray meeting tonight. See link for info – PRAYER!

Friday: Dig Deep is postponed until 5.11 > please read ahead: Hosea 4-14! See link for MORE INFO

Sunday: This Sunday is the TIME CHANGE (1hr back!) so ready yourselves! Erik will be leading the service and is a bit short-handed in terms of help because many will be traveling this weekend. Please come out and if you can assist Erik in any way please contact him ASAP: erikracz@yahoo.com

Other:

Recent teachings: 24.10 “Conversations” + 17.10 “Captivating”

Nov 28 – Thanksgiving service + Going Away party for Sanos – mark your calendars!

CityLight - Oct 17-24

Citylight this week!

This Sunday: “Conversations: Remember + Share + Dream” we will host a special service reflecting on our last two years as a church, sharing words of hope, and dreaming together of our future. Think of this as a birthday party of sorts… the service will be opened up for sharing so be ready to give testimony, a verse, or a word of encouragement for the fellowship if you want to. We will also have a time of worship, prayer, and communion. Feel free to bring friends & food to the celebration!

Prayer Meeting: on Wednesday at 7pm. See link for more DETAILS.

DigDeep: This week we will study the book of Hosea. If you are joining the gathering please read Hosea 1-3 beforehand and prep so hard questions for Chad! Meeting time is 7pm at the Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8).

Kids Ministry Conference: On Nov. 12-13 CCBCE is hosting a great training for all Children Workers. We would encourage all those who serve the kids to attend. Conference cost will be covered by CityLight.

Thanks+Giving Sunday: we will have our yearly gathering to give thanks for what the Lord is doing in our lives & church community. This will be a time of worship, eating, and fellowship. Mark your calendars for Nov 28th. We will also be combing this with a big “send off” for the Sano family who will return to Japan shortly after.

Recent Teachings: “Captivating” 17.10 & “The Stories We Tell” 10.10

Media: If anyone has some photos or videos documenting the CityLight community, please pass them on to Patrick. We will post it on the web. This is a blessing for those who have been a part of the church but have moved on to their home countries.

CityLight 12-18.7

Dear CityLight friends,

“However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit…”

1Cor2:9-10

God has great things in store for you, for us, for CityLight church. It’s beyond our imagination & comprehension. Amazingly God doesn’t want to keep us in the dark, but desires to reveal His good intentions to us by His Spirit. Won’t we pause and listen this week?

Enjoy Him!
Patrick + Ivetka
　
This Week at CityLight:

Wednesday: TODAY will have our 2nd “Summer in the Park” event! Get ready for a good football match… For more info: CLICK

Teaching: Miss CityLight last week? Listen to the latest teaching: “Fear Not”

Service: We have some real needs in the areas of Sunday School & Translation for the next few weeks. Please let us know if you can help out in either area ASAP.

Write to: patrickivetka@gmail.com

Prayer:
1) Tom & Debbie - Praise! A super successful baseball camp… more details to follow!
2)) Needs- Worship leader, Sunday school teachers, Translation
3) Heather - immediate need of a Slovak visa
4) Patrick, Ben, Erik, others – new employment in the perfect place God has prepared
5) Aki – Salvation for his parents , perseverance in sharing the Gospel
6) Vic + Darla – God’s favor on them as they prepare to move to Kiev. Open doors to get a Ukrainian visa ASAP!
7) Higgins - good travel & time in California (July 19-Aug 13).
8) Erik - extra grace, strength, and helpers as he oversees CityLight services for the next few weeks.

CityLight July 1-8

Dear CityLight Family,

“Abraham was looking forward to the city that has foundations. He was waiting for the city that God planned and built… they longed for a better country. They wanted one in heaven.
So God is pleased when they call Him their God. In fact, He has prepared a city for them.”
Heb 11:10, 16

Let us as a church long for that better home, a place established & planned by God. And as we journey like Abram in wild abandonment to the Father, let us be givers of grace and love that overcomes a “hostile and divided” world. Let this be our common prayer this week.

Blessings,
Patrick + Ivetka

This Week at CityLight:

Wednesday: We will have our first “Summer in the Park” event. For more info: CLICK

Teaching: Miss CityLight last week? Listen to the latest teaching: “Naturally Supernatural”

Service: We have some real needs in the areas of Sunday School & Translation for the next few weeks. Please let us know if you can help out in either area ASAP. Write to: patrickivetka@gmail.com

CityLight: May 31 – June 6th

“From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’“ Acts 17:26-28a

Weekly gatherings:

Wednesday: Prayer & Praise Meeting @ 7:30pm > Higgins 0907.395522

Thursday: Slovak Bible Study @ 7:30pm > Bartosik 0908.472759

Friday: Dig Deep @ 7:30pm > Higgins 0907.395522


Budapest Trip: June 13th. All the important info HERE! Sign up deadline is June 4th. Email: mailto:patrickivetka@gmail.com


Audio Teachings: We are now recording the Thursday & Sunday evening Bible studies. All studies will be available for listening & downloading via the CityLight website. Look for them either on the front-page or in the TEACHING section. We hope that this will be a blessing to those in our church and possibly others afar off. Enjoy!

Mike+Heather: Just received an update on their tour across the USA sharing the message of SOLD. Check it out here: SOLD NEWS

CityLight Update: 17-23/5/2010

Dear CityLighters,


As we approach the celebration of Pentecost this Sunday I would encourage you to pray that the Holy Spirit would guide you & our church in the next days & months. Many of us are seeking “next steps” and feel we are in those rudderless boats we spoke about on Sunday. But know that God has wonderful things planned and He promises to reveal those things by His Spirit (1Cor 2:9-10). So just ask!

Blessings,
Patrick + Ivetka
　
This week at CityLight:

Wednesday: Prayer & Praise Meeting
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8)
Contact: 0907.395522

Thursday: Slovak Language Bible Study
Topic: the Gospel of John
Teacher: Erik Racz

When: every Thursday from 7-9pm

Where: Stara Stupavska 8 (Bartošík family)

Contact: 0908.472759

Friday: Dig Deep: Bible study / discussion group in the book of Genesis
Where: Mateja Bela 8 (Higgins home)

When: every Friday from 7:30-9pm

Topic: “Big Boat, Big God” - Gen 7

Teacher: Chad Shively

Contact: 0907.395522

Lucenec Missions Trip: VIDEO

CityLight Causes:

60 Beds: Heather Eccles is heading up a project to raise funds to buy 60 new beds for the Diagnostic Center (like an orphanage).

Upcoming ways to help:
1. Bake Sale May 23 after church. God loves a cheerful giver… and in this case eater!
2. Got beds, bedding, mattresses, tables, chairs or wardrobes you or your friends need to get rid of? Donate it to the Diagnostic Center.
3 Sahar Khoury from the International Baptist Church cuts hair and has offered to give all donations for her services to the Center if we mention this. (contact Heather)
4. DOMINIC is spearheading an effort to raise money for this cause, and if he raises 1,000 he'll buzz off all his hair! (Ask Dominic for how to make your bid!)
5. Direct donations? via City Light (we will have envelopes available for donations)

If you have any questions or some crazy ideas how to raise funds pass them on to Heather (eccleshm@mail.masters.edu). Please pray for this need & project!

ps... that great cookie making VIDEO

The Sold Project: Please keep our very own Mike + Heather Colleto in your prayers as they tour America sharing the vision of SOLD and the needs of women & children who are victims of human trafficking.

Click HERE to listen to a radio interview they recently gave!
　
　

CityLight Update: 10-16/5

Dear CityLight family,

Today I was reminded in a lecture by Mr. Walter Hooper, personal secretary & friend of C.S.Lewis, that “Unless a grain of wheat fall into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (Jn 12:24) There is so much that we run after in this life to fulfill our own desires & dreams. Yet, there is such a greater reward in being spent on Him. For as the same passage continues - “He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (v25) What a great prize, what good fruit - Life….”and that more abundantly!”

This week I’m including in the CityLight update a few ways you can spend & be spent for Jesus. Also, please serve one another in prayer (see list below).

Be blessed & be a blessing,
Patrick + Ivetka

　
This Week @ CityLight:

NEW! Slovak Language Bible Study: staring this Thursday!
Where: Stara Stupavska 8 (Bartošík family)
When: every Thursday from 7-9pm
Topic: the Gospel of John
Teacher: Erik Racz
Contact: 0908.472759

Dig Deep: Bible study / discussion group in the book of Genesis
Where: Mateja Bela 8 (Higgins home)
When: every Friday from 7:30-9pm
Topic: “Big Boat” - Gen 6
Teacher: Chad Shively
Contact: 0907.395522

Men’s Breakfast: will be postponed. Details to follow.

Prayer+Worship: every Wednesday’s @ 7:30pm @ Higgins home. If someone would like to host this meeting in their home let us know (email: patrickivetka@gmail.com)
　

CityLight Causes:

60 Beds: Heather Eccles is heading up a project to raise funds to buy 60 new beds for the Diagnostic Center (like an orphanage). If would like to help financially you can do so via CityLight and also a baking fund raiser that the youth will be organizing on May 23rd. If you have some crazy ideas how to raise funds pass them on to Heather (eccleshm@mail.masters.edu). Please pray for this need & project.

The Sold Project: Please keep our very own Mike + Heather Colleto in your prayers as they tour America sharing the vision of SOLD and the needs of women & children who are victims of human trafficking. Their efforts were written up in a news article recently - CLICK HERE TO READ! Also if you are interested in learning more about the issue see this report “Statistics of Modern Day Slavery”
　

CityLight Events:

Golgotha Gospel Choir: The 100 member Golgotha Gospel Choir from Calvary Chapel Budapest has asked CityLight to help them organize a concert here in BA on June 3rd. Please pray for a hall big enough to house this group as they use their talents to spread the Good News. We need a location to open up in the next couple of days or we will postpone this event.

Field Trip: We are considering taking a church “field trip” to Calvary Chapel Budapest. This will be a day of visiting the church and enjoying that beautiful city together.
The target date: May 30th… so mark your calendars. More details to follow.
　

For Prayer Requests please email to: ccnitra@yahoo.com
　

CityLight Update 3-9/5

Dear CityLight family,

Here are a few updates & prayer requests for this week... sorry it is a bit late! Please be praying for one another!

In Him,
Patrick + Ivetka

　
This week at CityLight:

Dig Deep: “Nephilim” this Friday @ 7:30pm @ Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8)

Prayer+Worship: every Wednesday’s @ 7:30pm @ Higgins home. If someone would like to host this meeting in their home let us know.

All Parents!!! : I would like to ask you to pray for all the CityLight kids & Sunday School teachers. The last few weeks have been very rough with many distractions and misbehavior with most of the kids during the class time. We really need your parental support and ask that you remind your children of what is expected of them if they wish to attend the classes. Please also pray for a better space to serve the kids in and also a helper for the 4 & under group. Thank you for your help!

Golgotha Gospel Choir: The 100 member Golgotha Gospel Choir from Calvary Chapel Budapest has asked CityLight to help them organize a concert here in BA on June 3rd. Please pray for a hall big enough to house this group as they use their talents to spread the Good News.

Field Trip: We are considering taking a church “field trip” to Calvary Chapel Budapest. This will be a day of visiting the church and enjoying that beautiful city together.

The target date: May 30th… so mark your calendars.

More details to follow.

60 Beds: Heather Eccles is heading up a project to raise funds to buy 60 new beds for the Diagnostic Center (like an orphanage). If would like to help financially you can do so via CityLight and also a baking fund raiser that the youth will be organizing. More details to come.

For Prayer Requests please email to: ccnitra@yahoo.com

CityLight Update 26/4-2/5

Dear CityLight,

I hope that you were all challenged and encouraged last Sunday by Allen Buchanek‘s story of how God is so mighty to save. In reality it is our story as well. Each of us tells it a bit differently, but the Hero in all of them is Jesus! I would encourage you to share your stories of His touch on your life with others this week.

Here are a few updates & prayer requests for this week. Please be praying for one another!
In Him,
Patrick + Ivetka
　
This week at CityLight:

Dig Deep:

“Acts + Athens” this Friday @ 7:30pm @ Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8)

Roma Mission: Heather Eccles is leading a group this weekend to Cinobana to minister to a Christian community of Gypsies there (Carnival, construction work, Outreach event, kids stuff, etc.) and are looking for donations of baked goods. City Light “bakers” who are willing to donate cookies/biscuits, brownies, etc. would be appreciated! If you would like to contribute contact Heather (0902 129 703) ASAP for her to pick it up. Thanks!

April Teachings:
4.4 Hope (Easter Sunday) LK 24
11.4 A Heart to Give - guest: Fred Ruppel
18.4 A Joel Moment
25.4 Saved by Fire – guest: Allen Buchanek
　
Extra:
Summer Pad: A missionary friend is taking a furlough (June-Aug) and is offering his flat to rent for 280 EUR per month including utilities, electricity, internet. If anyone knows of someone in need of short term housing please contact: fstephenson@twr.org

Weekend Tip: This weekend is Bratislavsky Majales- so there are lots of free events going on to enjoy. Check out above link for details. (It’s in Slovak, but Google Translation Bar work well)　

CityLight this week 19-25.4

Hi guys,

Just a quick update. If you haven’t heard already, little RAY Sano has arrived! And even Chad, Danka, Alberto, Ilga + kids are back in BA! Praise the Lord on all accounts!

Thank you to all who came out to support and serve at CityLight last week for the special service at the Palisady Baptist church. The “box” was a bit bigger, but it still doesn’t contain our BIG God! A special thanks to Silvia for going out of your way to serve the kids!

Take care and hope to see you soon Sunday!

Patrick + Ivetka

　
CityLight this week:

Dig Deep: this Friday @ 7:30pm @ Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8)

Special Guest: This Sunday we will have a guest, Allen Buchanek, sharing the Word and his dynamic testimony.

Weekend Tip: This weekend is Bratislava for All - so there are lots of free events going on to enjoy. Check out above link for details.
　
Prayer Requests + Praise!:
1) Praise God for returning Chad, Danka, Alberto, Ilga + kids to BA!

2) Employment & provision: many of us are changing or seeking jobs. Lift each other up in these challenging times.

3) For provision, guidance, and strength for all the families that are moving away in the upcoming months (Melo, Leong, Sano).

4) Patrick - wisdom and spiritual insight to properly steer the church as we move into a period of many changes. Provision for next years work. Praise God for many open doors and current provision!

5) Pray for the unsaved around us. That we could be a people that bring grace to this city and that CityLight would be a point of refuge for the weary.

6) Kieko + RAY - Praise God for a good delivery of baby RAY!

7) Jacques - God to guide him to a job perfectly fitted for him!
8) Aylwin - to have open doors to witness to his coworker.
　
　

CityLight this week 11-17.4

Dear friends,

Here are the latest prayer requests & news for CityLight church.
Have a blessed week!

In Him,
Patrick + Ivetka

　
This week at CityLight:

City Light “Out-Of-the-Box“: We have been invited to pack up our church and bring it over to the Palisady Baptist church this Sunday! Come out for a great time of worship, Word, and fellowship!

When: This Sunday @ 6pm
Where: Palisady Baptist Church - Palisady 27
Kids: Childcare will be provided only for kids over 3 year of age. Drop older children off at CityLight (Zirnskeho 2) by 5:30pm.

DigDeep: starting back up this Friday!
Where: Higgins Home (Mateja Bela 8) @ 7:30pm
Topic: “Loving People & Using Things”
　
Men’s Breakfast: This Saturday! We will gather at Coffee&Co (Laurinská 5) at 9:00 am.
　
Kids’ Ministry: Thank you to many of you who signed up for serving the children! Together we can raise these little ones up in Jesus!
We still need teachers for these dates: April 18 + May 23 + June 6, 27 + July 4

Prayer requests:
1) Pray for school placement for Fillip and wisdom for Peter & Silvia how to manage this situation. A similar prayer request for Gabie Higgins.
2) Employment: many of us are changing or seeking jobs. Lift each other up in these stressful times.
3) For provision, guidance, and strength for all the families that are moving away in the upcoming months (Melo, Leong, Sano).
4) Patrick - wisdom and spiritual insight to properly steer the church as we move into a period of many changes.
5) Pray for the unsaved around us. That we could be a people that bring grace to this city and that CityLight would be a point of refuge for the weary.
6) Kieko - God’s hand on her & the baby, a great delivery!
7) Gina - visa and God’s hand upon her life & service here in Slovakia.
　
　

HOPE

Jesus asked His 12 a pointed question after washing their feet – “Do you understand what I have done for you?” (Jn 13:12) It is a great question to ask ourselves? For the Disciples and most of Israel the reality of “what I have done” was not as vibrant in their minds as their deeply ingrained Messianic hope. But what happens when the story turns sour, the Hero dies, and hope does as well?

Read more at: "HOPE"

[ http://ccbratislava.wordpress.com/teaching/4-4-2010-hope/ ]

Patrick+Ivetka: April 2010 Ministry Update

Dear family & friends,

Greetings from a blossoming, Spring thawed Bratislava! It's so good to feel sun again after a long winter and see all of the new life emerging around us. Sometimes it hard to believe it‘s really here!

The Apostle Paul wrote "no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those that love Him..." (1 Cor 2:9) It is so true! Since our last update (July 09') God has been sweeping us up into His Big Story and it's so much better then we could have planned. Won't you read and rejoice with us in all that God, not us, is doing here in Bratislava, Slovakia and in the CityLight church?

Read more at: April 2010 Ministry Update

Be blessed & be a blessing,

Patrick, Ivetka, Gabie & David

　
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CityLight this week! 6/4/2010

Dear CityLight Family,

I trust that you had a great Easter and have been challenged to live deeply in the LIFE Jesus' is inviting us into!

I needed to pass on a few updates & prayer points to you concerning CityLight.

Have a blessed week!

Patrick + Ivetka


This week at CityLight:

Prayer Meeting: Wednesday @ 7:30pm at the Higgins home (Mateja Bela 8). If you can't come but have prayer requests that you want us to pray for email them to patrickivetka@gmail.com.

DigDeep: Postponed until next week (16.4)

Special Service (April 18th) : Palisady Baptist church has invited CityLight to lead their Sunday evening service on the 18th. This will be at 6pm at their church building (Palisady 27) This gives us a nice opportunity to bless & to deepen fellowship this Baptist congregation which has been really helpful to us (...we rent our facility from them!) More details to follow this Sunday.

CityLight Videos / Pics: Just click links...

CityLight 2009

Passover 2010

Jelka outreach


Kid's Ministry: It looks like we will have an additional room for the kids! A nice answer to prayer! The current plan is to divide the little ones (under 4 yrs) and older children (5-12yrs). This plan will fine tuned as we go, so be patient. For all this to work we really need your assistance. The older kids will continue having a rotation of teacher teams (so please sign up teachers!) and the younger ones I would suggest a rotation of mommies who can take turns keeping an eye on them (any volunteers for this week?!) We are also praying for another group for the 11-15 age group, but this is still in process.. so pray for it!

Easter Sunday 2010

Easter at CityLight was quite a bit different then our usual worship services... but very good it it’s own way. In other cities Christmas & Easter would be “big church days,” but in Bratislava it seems to be the times where people split and head for their hometowns to celebrate with family. So, we had a much smaller group and more kid oriented. Chad did a great job reading the kids the Easter story. Erik shared his testimony of walking with Jesus since Easter 10 years ago! All in all it was a special time. (Thanks Kieko for the pics!)








The kids watched this as well....

treasure hunt

Recently we went with the Hovokovci family on a GPS hunt... which is a upgraded version of a treasure hunt. Our wanderings lead us to a hilltop in Austrian in sight of Bratislava. On top was a huge tower which we climbed then explored the forest to discover a treasure cache in an abandoned castle lost in the forest. The guys had a blast!

Ready on the set...

Apparently my neighborhood is the new Hollywood of Bratislava... two days of film crews outside my window.

Passover 2010

At CityLight Church we had a Passover celebration which was a great time of shared experience of memory, redemption, and hope. Plus a lot of fun, food, and fiesta!

CityLight church in 2009!

A quick review of some, but not all, of the highlights at CityLight church in 2009! All glory to God!

CityLight 23/3 Update

Dear City Light Family,

Lots of changes this week and a few events on the way...so check it all out below. Also, please keep each other in prayer this week (see list).
　
This week at City Light:

Time Change: remember to forward your clocks one hour this Saturday...otherwise you will be part of the set up crew for City Light on Sunday.... we could use the help :)

Men's Breakfast: This Saturday @ 9am. More HERE.

Passover: Next Wednesday (31/3) at 6pm we will have a Passover celebration. If you & a friend would like to participate you must RSVP ( patrickivetka@gmail.com ) by Sunday 28/3 at the latest. More info HERE.

Dig Deep: Wrestling with Gen 4 this week.
Where? Higgins Home (Mateja Bela 8)
When? Friday 26/3
Time? 7:30pm
RSVP: chadshively@gmail.com

Love One Another: I was told this week about a local family that some of us are praying for that is having some real financial difficulties. John says, "..Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and truth." (1Jn 3:18). So, I was thinking a good response would be to set out a box at church this next Sunday. If you want to fill it with non-perishable food items to simply bless this family that would be awesome!

Sunday School: We would like to have the rest of April's Children's ministry teaching rotation filled up. Open dates are: 18/4, 25/4, 2/5.

If you can cover any of these dates please email: patrickivetka@gmail.com

CityLight News / Prayer 5/3

Dear CityLight family,

I just needed to forward a few urgent announcements, a few less urgent ones, and community prayer requests.
Blessings,

Patrick + Ivetka

Dig Deep: Bible study is postponed until next week (12/3)

HELP: We are in critical need of individuals (in teams of two) to join into the teaching rotation for Sunday School. Anyone can do it - you don't even have to have kids to try it! All materials are provided. Please pray for this ministry, it is really one of the most important parts of the church!

Upcoming openings/dates/themes:
7/3 - Jesus & the Pearl of Great Price (Matt.13)
21/3 - Jesus, the Vine (Jn 15)
28/3- Jesus, Our Hero (Jn 18-19)
4/4 - Easter Sunday: Jesus has Risen! (Jn 20 -21)

Sign-up: send a quick email to patrickivetka@gmail.com

Important for parents: If you have children in the program we would encourage you to join in the teaching rotation. Without your help we won't be able to provide this service for your children week after week. Together we can really invest well into the life of our children as a community. Pray about it, choose a date and simply sign up!

Guest Speaker: on March 14th pastor Laci Gyugyi, from Calvary Chapel Esztergom (HU), will share the Word with us... get ready, it's going to be good!

Recent Teachings + Videos:
21.2 Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
28.2 Rest for Your Soul

Men's Breakfast: March 20th at 9:00 am.... DETAILS
　
Prayer requests:
1) Erik: Time management, greater involvement in the ministry, provision of a good mate!
2) Kathir: Quick return to SK (pray for visa), possibly end of this month!
3) Aki + Kieko: Healing of back ache, continued health for Kieko, provision at work, Mahiro to have a good self-confidence based on Jesus not other's opinions.
4) Alberto: wisdom in making decisions for their time in the USA. Good spiritual health of the missions he serves in. Salvation for new friend, Michael.
5) CityLight: Direction how we can as a church can best serve one another, the Sunday school, Slovak speakers, and unbelievers who visit the church.
6) Yveta M.: God to bring her children Jakub & Linda to church.
7) Ivetka: protection, strength, grace as she experiences many spiritual attacks.
8) Carol & Fred: Daughter Emily - direction & wise decisions as a baby Christian, acceptance to MIT (university). Carol- success in current work project.
9) Patrick: More time to spend more time in the Word & serving at CityLight, protection against attacks, provision in work (renewed contract). Confirmation of a possible trip to China.

CityLight Update Feb 17th

Dear CityLight family,

Here are some quick announcements & prayer requests for this week. May the Lord empower you to be His “image bearers” to those around you this week!
Blessings,

Patrick + Ivetka
　

this week at CityLight...

Dig Deep: Home group exploring topics in Genesis Topic: “Big Bang- Round 2!” (Gen. 2)
When: February 19
Where: Shively Home,
Zálužická 3
Time: 7:30pm-9:30
RSVP: chadshively@gmail.com / 0917.236.843
Note: No child care

PS: Lots of questions came up durring Dig Deep. I wanted to challege you on one of the,. Think about it, search the Scriptures, and bring an answer on Friday.


Q: "If God is the Light, then what is the darkness in Gen 1:4? Can God be switched off? Why did He seperate it? What should it teach us, what can we draw from it?”

Men’s Breakfast:

This Saturday at 9AM... more info HERE.

PS... Tom is back!







New Prayer Points:

1) Yvetta M. : quick recovery after operation, strength, blessing at work.
2) Ivetka: protection, strength, grace as she experiences many spiritual attacks.
3) Mike+Heather: wisdom and trust as they move forward to serving in Thailand.
4) Patrick: Strength, time management, more time in the Word, protection against attacks.
Healing from sickness (and for the boys as well!)
5) Kathir: Salvation for his father, Lennin. Witness to co-workers & housemates.
6) Erik: Wisdom how to serve a new friend Oto who has many needs in his life.
7) Aki + Kieko: Provision at work, the baby to turn, good health
8) Praise: Tom is back!
9) Silvia + Ilga: blessings as they lead the weekly women’s study
10) Aylwin + family: blessed time reconnecting with family, safe trip back to SK, and a good adjustment for the kids as they will “battle” jet lag & time differences.

Citylight Update: Feb 4th

Dear CityLight Family,

This Wednesday we had Prayer+Worship and it was great - all of you were prayed for! During the prayer time God gave a verse:

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 61:1-3

Pray through it, think on it, live it out!

Below is a list of current prayer needs - let's lift one another up! Also, we have a few announcements that simply can't wait until Sunday. Enjoy!

Blessings,
Patrick + Ivetka

this week at CityLight...

"In the Beginning": Launching a new teaching series this Sunday through Genesis 1-12. Join us as we discover how good is our God, His creation, and His love for us! Bring your Bibles, and open heart, and a friend.

Dig Deep: Home group exploring topics in Genesis
Topic: “Big Bang- what happens when smart ideas collide” (Gen. 1-2:14)
When: February 12
Where: Shively Home, Zálužická 3
Time: 7:30pm-9:30
RSVP: chadshively@gmail.com / 0917.236.843
Note: No child care

Mike+Heather: Have asked us all for prayer concerning their decision about upcoming service in Thailand. They sent a letter to CityLight church that I would like to share with you. You can view it HERE, the password is: Missions
Read, pray, and enjoy!

Sunday School: As the adults move into the theme of Genesis starting this Sunday, the kids will begin exploring the Creation as well. We are still in need of Sunday school teachers and would love to see all parents (or parents-to-be) sign up to be a part of the teaching rotation. Think, pray, sign up!

New Prayer Points:
1) Alberto: Focus on Jesus in the midst of trials. Open doors that no one can shut! Fruitful Slovak Bible study this Friday.
2) Ivetka: protection, strength, grace as she experiences many spiritual attacks.
3) Mike+Heather: wisdom and trust as they move forward to serving in Thailand.
4) Patrick: Strength, time management, more time in the Word, protection against attacks.
Fruitful teaching this Sunday at IBCB (AM) & kicking off Genesis at CityLight.
5) Kathir: Salvation for his father, Lennin. Witness to co-workers & housemates.
6) Erik: strength, healing his back pains, how to help his friend Oto who is getting out of prison very soon. Salvation and healing for Oto.
7) Heather: strength & focus in the midst of busy life.

8) Tom J: Safe travel back to SK on the 9th.