Personal Note from Kris Swiatocho, Co-Director of the Labor Day Singles Retreat
I first ministered in Slovakia 22 years ago under Campus Crusade for Christ (I was affiliate staff for 4 years), where I met Dara, a single woman and new believer in Christ. She later met Jeremy, a native of Forest City, North Carolina, and they married and started a family. Over the years, as missionaries, they have ministered in many places around the world. I am excited that they are now back in Slovakia, faithfully doing the Lord’s work. I look forward to reconnecting, networking, and continuing to support the work God has called them to do.
I met Jarka 10 years ago and have since visited and ministered in Slovakia in various ways. I have led weekend retreats for married couples, singles, and women, as well as conferences and workshops, ministering to families and individuals alike. Jarka has an ongoing and faithful ministry to those around her. Two years ago, we raised enough funds to underwrite a retreat for 10 young singles, and God continues to do amazing things in Slovakia through Jarka and her team.
I first ministered in Slovakia 22 years ago under Campus Crusade for Christ (I was affiliate staff for 4 years), where I met Dara, a single woman and new believer in Christ. She later met Jeremy, a native of Forest City, North Carolina, and they married and started a family. Over the years, as missionaries, they have ministered in many places around the world. I am excited that they are now back in Slovakia, faithfully doing the Lord’s work. I look forward to reconnecting, networking, and continuing to support the work God has called them to do.
I met Jarka 10 years ago and have since visited and ministered in Slovakia in various ways. I have led weekend retreats for married couples, singles, and women, as well as conferences and workshops, ministering to families and individuals alike. Jarka has an ongoing and faithful ministry to those around her. Two years ago, we raised enough funds to underwrite a retreat for 10 young singles, and God continues to do amazing things in Slovakia through Jarka and her team.
Jarka Simonova
About Jarka Simonova and her ministries
• She is a high-school teacher, mentor, and a life coach • Jarka's mission is to lead and grow young people spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally, so that they become healthy leaders bringing life and good news into their circles and changing the world one by one • Alongside her teaching, she coordinates students' prayers, bible-studies, various projects and initiatives, and does one-on-one mentoring • She runs Prayer house Eden, where various prayer groups meet to intercede for our families, neighborhoods, city, country, Israel, and the world. She has also conducted day conferences and workshops. • Jarka's passion ministry is Sozo- inner healing prayer ministry and Christian life-coaching, which she would like to focus more on in the future Jarka Simonova [email protected] Slovak number: +421 910 190 068 |
Jeremy and Dara Adams
Ministry Focus
Our ministry has a two-fold focus: providing a place of rest where missionaries can meet with God, and building intentional relationships within our community. Preparing to Host We are renovating a building on our property to serve as a guest space for missionaries. We hope to bring one or two teams or individuals to help with the rebuilding, with the goal of opening it by the end of the summer. Building Intentional Relationships Building relationships is woven into every part of our daily lives. This happens naturally through our children’s school, relationships with neighbors, students, church life, and friendships that began before our years in Thailand. We are intentionally investing in relationships with our neighbors, including Tomáš and Veronika, praying that they would grow spiritually and eventually join our church. In February, we plan to start a small group, inviting neighbors and others into a space for connection and spiritual growth. Hospitality plays a key role in this, as we regularly invite people into our home for meals and fellowship. Teaching and Discipleship Teaching and discipleship continue to be important parts of our ministry. Jeremy is co-leading the church youth group and recently spent two Sundays teaching students how to share their testimonies. Discipleship also happens through regular one-on-one meetings, including ongoing time with Stano. I have also joined a men’s group at church that meets weekly on Fridays, with a strong desire to see these men grow and develop honest, open relationships with one another. Dara has a heart for investing in women. Last month, she hosted a prayer gathering for Christian women in our home, centered on reflecting on God’s goodness. Continued Language Learning Alongside all of this, I continue to invest in language learning, believing it is essential for deeper relationships and long-term ministry effectiveness. Jeremy Adams [email protected] Slovak number: +421 949 486 389 US number: +1 (828) 395-0139 www.jeremyanddara.com 
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Natassa Papada
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I am so thankful to The Singles Network Ministries and the singles at the Labor Day Weekend retreat in 2023 for your generous gift to the work being done at Jesus Christ's Church in Xylokeriza, Corinth, Greece. We were able to minister to so many people, including many Gypsy families, loving them in Jesus. —Natassa Papada, Corinth, Greece
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