Reaching the nations
in our own community
Are you ready to join with others at Grace to bless and reach the nations in our community?
With over 100 countries coming to our community to study at the University of Iowa, we have a great opportunity to display the welcome and love of Jesus. We need folks to pray, to welcome, to cook, to help plan, to donate, to drive, and to host. Together, with each of us serving in our own way, we display the love of Jesus to students from all over the world. Below are some ways you can serve along with the next step to take. Right now we have 30 international students who have signed up in hopes of being matched with an American. Would you consider the first opportunity below?
Welcoming 1 International Student
There is a great secular organization that works closely with the University to pair international students with American community members. To join this program, fill out their application below. The great thing about this program is you get a chance to look at the hobbies, country, major and other interests of the international students so you can pick one that you have something in common with to help build a friendship. Then you meet with them once a month. You can invite them to come with you to an International Neighbors event or have them over to your home for dinner. Here is the link to fill out the Friends of International Student application:
Other ways you can help
Host
In November and March, we will need people to open their homes to make a light version of a Thanksgiving meal and Easter meal respectively. Additionally, if you would like to host a monthly event or have something you would like to share that might help make a great event in the future, please let me know.
Sign up at bit.ly/involunteer
Admin / Planning
We have a core team of volunteers who plan and put together the monthly events. If you would like to join this team or if you have administrative skills and would like to help with some behind-the-scenes tasks,sign up at bit.ly/involunteer
Pray
Join us once a month to pray for the international students or get an email of ways you can pray.
Sign up at bit.ly/involunteer
Drive
The vast majority need a ride to get to the events we host. Use the link below to sign up to provide a ride. Driving to and from events can be a great chance to get to know the international students in your car.
Sign up at bit.ly/involunteer
Cook
As we learned from our Bless book, eating is a great way for those volunteering at events or dinner and discussions to get to know the international students and for us to show that we care. You can cook a dinner for a dozen students for one of our weekly dinner and discussions or you can make a side-dish or dessert for one of our monthly events. Sign up at bit.ly/involunteer
Not sure how you want to serve?
Wade Summers would be happy to meet with you to talk. Just send him an email at wades@graceb3.org
Thank you for helping us bless and reach the nations in our community.