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"I was a stranger and you invited Me in..." - Jesus Christ
CBC International Student Outreach
Known as "FOI" - "Friends of Internationals"
INT'L STUDENT EVENTS FOR 2009 FALL: (NOVEMBER)
Sunday, Nov 1st: City of Atlanta Welcome
Saturday, Nov 14th: Dinner & Discussion *(please stay tuned for time & location)
Sunday, Nov 22nd: Thankgsgiving at CBC (5:59pm)
Thursday, Nov 26th: Invite an International Student(s) to your home for Thanksgiving.
*NEW FOI Calandar Link: http://sp.cbckennesaw.com/calendar.aspx
Greetings to you from Friends Of Internationals:
Most of you (or maybe all of you) know that many new and returning international students are here at SPSU (Southern Polytechnic State University) and at KSU (Kennesaw State University). With both campus there are over 1,000+ international students from around the world. They came to expand their education and to improve their career opportunities BUT they did not come with their family or friends from back home. That's where we come in. God has brought them here to give them an even greater opportunity...to hear and accept the Gospel of Christ. God is asking...'What are we going to do about it?"
Here's what we can do about it:
1) Be a Friendship Family which means to invite them over for dinner or take them shopping or to a family birthday party or just hang out with them. Ask them about their home country, their family, the hopes for their future.
2) Come to the Friends of International events. There is a Welcome Dinner & Game Night for KSU at CBC on Sunday August 23rd. We are expecting around 75 students from around the world for you to connect up with. Another Welcome BBQ & Game Day for SPSU on Sunday August 30th. This will be on the campus of SPSU and a lot of students will be there too.
3) Give away your spare or unused items like lamps, chairs, pillows, bikes, small refrigerators or maybe a small desk. Look around and see what you do not need or have not used in years. The students need them. They came with nothing and many have had to move off campus which only provided them a bed.
4) Through building relationships we can share the gospel more effectively. There will be some that come to CBC on Sunday morning. There will be others that come to the Research Group to Investigate Christianity. The gospel is clearly presented over 5-7 weeks and your help and prayers are needed.
*Please contact me for more details.
Laboring Together for Christ,
Don Carver
Friends of Internationals
770.616.7363
'FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONALS' PURPOSE STATEMENT
*Friends of Internationals is a partnership of community churches in northwest Atlanta, Georgia. Our purpose is to engage international students and scholars in activities with Americans that will establish cross-cultural friendships and encourage the open exchange of spiritual and non-spiritual ideas. The sponsored events and activities are made available to international students, scholars, and their families regardless of race, nationality or religious preference.*
PARTNERSHIP OF COMMUNITY CHURCHES
Community Bible Church / 200 Chastain Rd./ Kennesaw, GA. 30144 / (770) 425 - 4600
Sovereign Grace / Woodstock, GA. 30189 / (678) 494 - 2100
Liberty Church / 1285 North Cobb Parkway (Hwy. 41) / Marietta GA, 30066 / (770) 423 - 7316
*The Friends of Internationals meet international students at the ISA (International Student Association) meetings at either SPSU, (Southern Polytechnic State University) or KSU, (Kennesaw State University) @ different times of the week. We tell them about our events and what we do. *We provide transportation to and from our events if you need a ride. *Please ask for a flyer to be sent to you of our next event.
WE…
- Bring global citizens together
- Have events with cultural & spiritual exchange
- Exposure International students to life in the USA
- Show that there are many things to learn outside of the classroom
- Expand the world view of the next generation of world leaders
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FRIENDSHIP FAMILIES
Internationals are interested in American family structures and homelife. They can best see this by visiting your home and seeing normal home life. When they first come to the USA, they usually do not know anyone and they are looking for friends. We have an opportunity to show them friendship and the love of Christ that is in us.
To be a friend is a big step of showing them who Christ is in you.
The great thing about being a Friendship Family is that you simply include your international friend in activities you are already doing. You don't have to entertain them. Occasionally set another place at the dinner table or swing by on your way to a picnic or a ball game is a lot easier than planning an elaborate get together. Helping them with little errands or giving them advice and answering questions about American life is a rewarding time with the student and for you. Building a relationship can have an eternal impact on them.
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If you would like to learn more, volunteer your time and/or home, please call Don or Linda Carver:
*MAIN #: (770)-616-7363 *FAX#: (678)-623-5785
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