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Monday Ministry Minute #4
Serving International Students
As the new school year begins in earnest, it is important to remember that
hundreds of international students have come to our universities each year
to study. Talk about making Christ's command to go to the whole world easy
-- the world has come to us!
However, international students are often some of the loneliest students
around. They are in a new culture, struggling with a foreign language and
often know only a few people. Some of the people they spend the most time
with are professors and administrators!
Did you know that it is estimated that less than 10% of international
students in America ever see the inside of an American home? If they do get
a chance to visit an American family, they often mention it as one of the
highlights of their entire visit.
Have you seen a new international student around your department lately? Do
you know how much they would appreciate an invitation to lunch, help with
getting settled into their new routine, help with their class schedule,
help with their English, or a chance to meet your family over a casual
dinner? Think about how much you will learn about another culture!
Being of service to one of our international guests is a wonderful way to
show the love of Christ. You can begin to develop a relationship that could
literally change lives around the world. As an added bonus, you and your
family will have a wonderful time.
Scripture: Matthew 25:35 - "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to
eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and you
invited Me in."
Action Point: Take the initiative to be of service to an international grad
student/family this week or next (i.e., invite them to have dinner with your
family).
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