Music to My Ears
At Flint International Friends we host Conversational English Groups, for international students at a local coffee house. We focus a portion of each lesson on idioms … words that don’t mean what they say. For example, “She sounds like a … Read More
A Conversation with the World
Imagine, talking face to face with people from every corner of the world! It happened last Friday evening and it wasn’t a Skype call. It happened at Dorothy’s Coffee House when Flint International Friends hosted a conversational group called, “Understanding … Read More
Christmas, Too BIG to Fit Into a Box
When I was young, Christmas was all about me … which gifts lying under the Christmas tree had my name on them? As I grew older, the focus changed to what gifts will I buy for my loved ones? Now, … Read More
Turning the Tables
Did you know that 75% of international students will never enter an American home while in the United States? And, 80% of international students will never enter an American church! Flint International Friends is working on reducing those numbers by … Read More
Going the Extra Mile!
Jesus said, “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him two.” Matthew 5:41 We all know people who go beyond their assigned duties – we call that process, going the extra mile! Just recently one of … Read More
You Have Beautiful Feet
I wear a size 11 shoe and sometimes feel a bit embarrassed when anyone asks me what size shoe I wear. I laugh and say, “I’m just like my Grandmother who also wore a size 11 shoe.” In my later … Read More
How Would You Answer This Question?
An international student at a Bible Study asked this question …. “In our world, there are many people who can’t get a chance to know God and Christianity. How are they able to be saved?” Think about how you would … Read More
Personal Care Items Needed to Welcome New International Friends
Flint International Friends ministry is preparing to welcome international students with a practical and helpful gift. When international students arrive for new student orientation at the University of Michigan – Flint, volunteers from Flint International Friends Association will be there … Read More
Following the Good Shepherd
Last Sunday, Pastor comforted us with words about our Good Shepherd caring for His sheep. As members of Trinity, we can see this happening as each Sunday we gather for worship. We don’t fear that when we arrive at church, … Read More