International Students

verse: So you, too, must show love to foreigners...  Deuteronomy 10:19  NLT

fact:  There are over 725,000 students in the United States representing nearly every country in the world.  75% of them will never enter an American home.

challenge:  Live out the gospel in front of these future world leaders while they are here in our community, speaking our language

Change Opportunities

· Educate yourself regarding the international students on our local university campuses www.isionline.org

· Pray for God to give you opportunity to develop a friendship with an international student This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

· Meet the practical needs of international students.  Airport pick-ups, helping students move, providing furniture and other household items

· Volunteer at special events or chaperone weekend outings

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· Become a conversation partner—simply speak English with an international student

· Be a friend to an international student.  Training is available This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Partnerships for Change

ISI (International Students, Inc):  Equipping volunteers who want to have friendships with international students at US colleges and universities

CBU (California Baptist University): Partnering with Riverside churches to love and care for their international student population