Internationals
We have a vibrant ministry to international students at the University of Delaware and immigrant families. Rev. Rick Gray directs Reformed University Ministry-International. Mr. Jim Thomas directs our Graduate and International Student Fellowship. Rick and Jim work together to provide ESL classes on Wednesday evenings, a Friday evening Bible study, and an ESL Sunday School class that reviews the text for the morning sermon during the worship service. We have many internationals who are vital members of our congregation. Many of our members serve in the international ministry. Email Rick Gray (rick.gray@ruf.org) or Jim Thomas (jlthomas@netzero.com) for more information on international ministry at the University of Delaware. A schedule for this weeks events is below.
Calendar of Events
| Friday | 02/17/12 | Basic English Reading, 1-2:30pm, EPC Library. Practice English Using the Bible. Helpful Word Understanding and Definitions. Apply the Bible to current problems. Explore the timeless truths of the Bible. Discussion and Fellowship and Prayer Time. Contact Helen & Jerry Wascheck at 239-6198 or seajay1202@mac.com for more information.
English Bible Study, 7:30pm, 104 Briar Lane (Note location for this week!!), Newark. A time for fellowship, singing, prayer, Bible study & movies/games. Reply to Jim Thomas, 368-8486/email contact for information. This week we will continue with two English Bible studies. One is Christianity Explored. This study uses short videos and the Gospel of Mark to understand who Jesus is as well as some issues about the Christian faith. You can find more information at this website. The other study will be an overview of the Bible using a video, The Hope. This video can be seen online at this website. The study guide for this class can be found at this website. |
| Saturday | 02/18/12 | |
| Sunday | 02/19/12 | English as a Second Language Sunday School Class, 9:30am EPC, This class is open to anyone. The purpose of this class will be to help non-native speakers comprehend English used in a worship setting. We will especially focus on comprehending spoken English and prepare for the sermon to be presented in the EPC morning worship service. This week’s sermon will be from John 15:12-17. If you have an opportunity, please read the passage in your native language before the class time. If you need a ride to EPC or information about this class, contact Jim Thomas at 368-8486 or email contact.
Worship Services at Local Churches, check with your church for worship times. If you need a ride or information about local churches, contact Jim Thomas at 368-8486 or email contact. The worship service today at Evangelical Presbyterian Church is 10:45am. |
| Monday | 02/20/12 | Deadline for filing application for graduate degrees conferred in May 2012.
Last day to register or to add courses without fee. Deadline for Undergraduate, completion of deferred examinations and incomplete work (grade I) from Fall Semester 2011, and Winter Session 2012. Reservations due by noon for Conversational English Class & Dinner. Contact Jim Thomas at 368-8486 or email contact. |
| Tuesday | 02/21/12 | |
| Wednesday | 02/22/12 | Conversational English Class & Dinner. The Conversation Class will meet this week at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 308 Possum Park Road. Newark, DE 19711. Dinner will be available for $4/person (Reservations Required) from 5:15-6:30pm. Class will be from 6:45-7:45pm. To make dinner reservations, contact Jim Thomas, 368-8486/ email contact.
Your reservations for dinner must be in by the Monday noon preceding the Wednesday dinner (eg: for 2/22, your reservations need to be made by noon on 2/20). If you need a ride, contact Jim Thomas BY TUESDAY (2/21) for information about transportation (no cost). You do not have to participate in the dinner to join the class. You can bring your own food or you can come just for the class. |
| Thursday | 02/23/12 | Free Dinner & Concert for interested UD international students, 5:00 to ~ 8:30 p.m, Emmanuel OPC, 1006 Wilson Road, Wilmington, DE. The featured musicians are the Philadelphia Biblical University’s Faculty Woodwind Quarter, known as “PentaVoce”. Emmanuel OPC will provide free transport to & from the UD campus for any international student that would like to attend this event. Interested international students should contact Rick Gray at 302-367-4994 or by email here before February 22nd.
GISF Kimbop (Korean) & Makisushi (Japanese) Party, 4:30-7pm, 388 Briar Lane. Come & learn to make Kimbop & Makisushi. There will be a fee of $2/person to cover the ingredients. Please reply to Jim Thomas, 368-8486/ email contact by noon on 2/23 in order to participate. Indoor Soccer, 7-9:30pm, EPC gym. Contact Scott Cherry, 302-449-0845. GISF Men’s Study Group, 8pm, 1102 Wharton Drive. In-depth studies of Christian doctrine & theology in English for non-native speakers. For more information or a ride, contact Jim Thomas at 368-8486 or email contact. |
| Friday | 02/24/12 | Basic English Reading, 1-2:30pm, EPC Library. Practice English Using the Bible. Helpful Word Understanding and Definitions. Apply the Bible to current problems. Explore the timeless truths of the Bible. Discussion, Fellowship, and Prayer Time. Contact Helen & Jerry Wascheck at 239-6198 or seajay1202@mac.com for more information.
ELI Session III Graduation, Pearson Hall Auditorium, 3:30pm. GISF English Bible Study, 7:30pm, 388 Briar Lane. Join us for a time of fellowship, singing, prayer, Bible study & movies/games. Reply to Jim Thomas, 368-8486/email contact for information. This week we will continue with two English Bible studies. One is Christianity Explored. This study uses short videos and the Gospel of Mark to understand who Jesus is as well as some issues about the Christian faith. You can find more information at this website. The other study will be an overview of the Bible using a video, The Hope. This video can be seen online at this website. The study guide for this class can be found at this website. |
Future Events List
| Mar 1/2 | ELI Session IV Orientation |
| Mar 3/4 | EPC Winter Bible Conference: Key to Understanding Symbolism in the Book of Revelation, Dr. Gregory Beale. Two Sessions: Sat (5-8pm) & Sun 9:30-noon. Saturday session includes dinner. Make reservations at this website. If you need a ride, contact Jim Thomas at 368-8486 or email contact. |
| Mar 5 | ELI Session IV Begins |
| Mar 16 | Deadline for graduate completion of deferred examinations and incomplete work (grade I) from Fall Semester 2011 and Winter Session 2012. |
| Mar 23 | Spring Recess begins after last scheduled class; Residence halls close at 7 PM. |
| Apr 1 | Residence halls re-open at Noon. |
| Apr 2 | Classes resume after Spring recess at 8 AM. Deadline for graduate admission applications for June 2012. Registration for 2012 Summer Sessions begins. |
| Apr 7 | ELI Session V Application Deadline |
| Apr 16 | Deadline for receipt of doctoral dissertations and executive position papers for degrees conferred in May 2012. Last day to change registration or to withdraw from courses without academic penalty. |
| Apr 18 | Registration for Fall Semester 2012 begins. |
| Apr 23 | Deadline for receipt of master’s thesis for degrees conferred in May 2012. |
| Apr 27 | ELI Session IV Graduation |
| May 3/4 | ELI Session V Orientation |
| May 7 | Deadline for admission to doctoral candidacy for degrees to be conferred in August 2012. ELI Session V Begins |
| May 15 | Last class day; classes end at 10:00 PM |
| May 16 | Reading Day; no examinations scheduled. |
| May 17 | Final examinations begin. |
| May 19 | Reading Day; no examinations scheduled. |
| May 20 | Reading Day; no examinations scheduled. |
| May 21 | Deadline for filing application for graduate degrees to be conferred in August 2012. |
| May 24 | Final examinations end; Residence Halls close at 10 PM (except for graduating students). |
| May 25 | Honors degree breakfast, doctoral hooding and some college convocations. |
| May 26 | Commencement followed by remaining college convocations. Residence halls close at 6 PM for graduating students. |
| May 28 | US Memorial Day Holiday Observed – University Offices closed. |
| May 29 | Deadline for spring semester grades to be posted to UDSIS. |
| Jun 2 | ELI Session VI Application Deadline |
| Jun 4 | First Summer Session Classes Begin |
| Jun 22 | ELI Session V Graduation |
| Jun 28/29 | ELI Session VI Orientation |
| Jul 2 | ELI Session VI Begins |
| Jul 9 | UD Second Summer Session 2012 Classes Begin |
| Jul 23/24 | UD First Summer Session 2012 Ends |
| Jul 25/26 | UD First Summer Session 2012 Finals |
| Jul 27 | ELI Session I Application Deadline |
| Aug 9 | UD Second Summer Session 2012 Last Class Day |
| Aug 10 | UD Second Summer Session 2012 Finals |
| Aug 17 | ELI Session VI Graduation |
| Aug 23/24 | ELI Session I Orientation |
| Aug 27 | ELI Session I Begins |
| Sep 22 | ELI Session II Application Deadline |
| Oct 18/19 | ELI II Orientation |
| Oct 19 | ELI Session I Graduation |