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 | 05/18/12 | UD Final examinations. ELI Day Trip to NYC 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. NO GISF English Bible Study. In keeping with the UD policy prohibiting student group meetings during finals, we will not have the usual study. However, there will be an optional opportunity to take a study break for prayer and snacks.This option will be available anytime from 7:30 to 9pm at 388 Briar Lane. 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. |
| Saturday | 05/19/12 | UD Reading Day; no examinations scheduled. Strawberry picking at Walnut Springs Farm. 6:30-8am. |
| Sunday | 05/20/12 | UD Reading Day; no examinations scheduled. English as a Second Language Sunday School Class, 9:30-10:30AM, Evangelical Presbyterian Church. 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 17:1-5 (Our Great High Priest: Jesus prays for himself). I will send a lesson plan & texts in native languages by email. 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 | 05/21/12 | UD Final examinations. UD Deadline for filing application for graduate degrees to be conferred in August 2012. |
| Tuesday | 05/22/12 | UD Final examinations. |
| Wednesday | 05/23/12 | UD Final examinations. No Conversational English Class & Dinner. NOTE: WE ARE MAKING PLANS TO CONTINUE THIS EVENT FOR JUNE, JUL, & AUGUST. |
| Thursday | 05/24/12 | UD Final examinations. LAST DAY Residence Halls close at 10 PM (except for graduating students). 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 | 05/25/12
| Honors degree breakfast, doctoral hooding and some college convocations. 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. 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
| May 26 | UD 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 |