The
Center was built by Christians right after World War II and confiscated by the
communist government in 1948. It fell into disrepair, as it was not properly
maintained while being used for the communist youth retreats. As part of the
post-communist restitution program in 1994, the building was returned to the
Slovak Christians. Slow process of expensive reconstruction was started soon after.
Christian activities have been reinstated and keep growing every year. The
reconstruction needs to be completed soon, in order for the Center to become self-sustainable
through increased capacity and quality service.
The
current activities and services of the Center are available to the public. The
Center is aspiring to reach into local communities and community groups,
including schools and English learning youth. The Center has already served as
a place for marriage counseling and restoration seminars and conferences.
Other
services being offered are : Seminars for missionaries, School of Counseling
for lay ministers, Summer English camps for youth, Roma (Gypsy) family camp,
Slovak Youth camp. There have been retreats for two public schools and two
Christian schools, Seniors’ retreats, Women’s retreats and other family and
church events.
Renovation
of the conference and meeting room and a proper thermal insulation of the
building are clear and urgent priorities.
We’re thankful for the opportunity to continue
being involved in the ministry of the Christian
Retreat and Conference Center in Rackova Dolina, Slovakia. Our joint vision
is to expand the outreach of the Gospel to all visitors by providing quality
lodging, food, conference space, and leisure activities to families,
individuals, churches and other groups and to cooperate with other ministries
and churches to develop and deliver Christian program activities at the Center.
To learn more about how to help, please visit
our website : www.iconnect-international.org
