Taste of India
You are invited to a “Taste of India”. This time of fellowship and friendship is an opportunity to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine and meet members of our international student ministry. Local international students the Flint Internation
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, “
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, having lived through 75 Christmas celebrations, t
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
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 our Fifa volunteers called me to
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 life I’ve learned it not the size of our feet that
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 answer this question R
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
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, the doors will be locked,
How Shall I Spread Abroad Thy Wonderous story?
Have you ever asked the question the hymn writer asks in our beautiful hymn we sang together at Maundy Thursday worship, “O Dearest Jesus, What Law hast Thou Broken? In verse 3 of the that hymn, the writer asks, “How shall I spread abroad thy w
