International Outreach at Trinity exists to give internationals the opportunity to discover hope in Christ, stimulate the growth and development of their faith, and send them out as leaders equipped to reach their own people. The group is composed of many nations and languages inclusive of students, scholars, singles, families, and American friends who get together to encourage one another.
Above all else, International Outreach at Trinity desires that Jesus be made known among the nations through the equipping of internationals in our community. An international who undergoes a transformation from church attendee to leader leaves Trinity ready to minister and be involved in church leadership. A person like that is a dream realized.
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Sunday Morning International Class
- Home Bible Studies
- Large Group Events
- Outreach Programs
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Internationals and their family members are encouraged to take advantage of free English classes offered through Trinity Church. These classes are designed to help Internationals to learn more about language skills and American culture.
When: Mondays 7-9 pm from September 13 through November 29, 2010; Spring Semester dates are Mondays 7-9 pm from January 10 through May 2, 2011
Where: Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI
Taught by: Teachers and tutors who have experience and training in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Registration: Open registration. You may still register the first night of classes.
Materials: Various resources, including the Holy Bible as reading text
Classes offered:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Conversational English / Reading class
Other services offered:
- Childrens' class and free childcare (4 years old and younger) for children of parents enrolled in TESOL classes
- Free bus service from and to MSU campus:
► 6:15pm - Owen Hall
► 6:25pm - Cherry Lane Laundry
► 6:35pm - Spartan Village Laundry (Middlevale St)
► 6:40pm - Spartan Village Laundry (West Crescent St)
► 6:55pm - Trappers Cove Apts Office (Dunckel Rd)
For more information, email or call Bonnie at 281-8126 or Carol at 267-7685.
Sunday Morning International Class
Every Sunday morning at 11am, Internationals from more than 20 countries gather for a time of worship, prayer, and small group Bible discussion. On the third Sunday of each month, attendees are invited to bring a dish and share a meal with other Internationals immediately following the class.
Transportation is available to and from Trinity on Sunday mornings upon request. For rides on Sunday, you may call Rex at 517.449.7994.
Fall 2010 classes offered:
1) Discovering the Bible - this study is open to anyone who has little or no prior knowledge of the Bible, but desires to know what it
teaches, and wants to improve their conversation skills in small group discussions with native English speakers
2) The Book of Philippians - a study on how to live as a follower of Christ; open to everyone
3) Developing Effective Godly Habits - forming effective habits by adapting the principles in the Holy Bible as the model; open to
everyone
Home Bible Studies
Internationals @ Trinity would love to welcome you to their homes, and offer small group Bible studies to choose from which meet regularly on Thursday or Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Meetings are informal and consist of light-hearted conversation with ample opportunities to explore the relevance of the Bible in daily living.
Listed below are the small group leaders, meeting times, and topics:
- Dozie Amuzie - Fridays at 7:30pm; currently studying the book of Colossians
- John & Bonnie Bankson - Sundays at 7pm; currently studying the book of Acts
- Norm & Joan Bell - Thursdays at 7pm; currently studying the Gospel of Mark
- Danny & Annalie Campos - Alternating Fridays at 7:30pm; currently studying "Images of Christ"
- John & Inge Diehl - Fridays at 7:30pm; currently studying the book of Philippians
Large Group Events
We celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, and Thanksgiving dinner in homes. Each fall, a Friendship Festival with sports and an ice cream social is held to welcome new Internationals.
Outreach Programs
Internationals are welcome to attend free seminars and workshops held periodically by MSU professors attending Trinity Church. Topics may include: cross-cultural adjustments, coping with academic challenges, and student-faculty relations.
For more information about Internationals @ Trinity, please contact Rex Alocilja at 517.272.3838