October 3, 2018

Dear Church of the Apostles,

Church of the Apostles will be partnering with Bridges: Friends of Internationals to host the Friendship Dinner at the University of Bridgeport on Friday, November 2. 

Along with our Missions Team, I am so excited about this opportunity!

Did you know that in any given year 40-50% of the student body at UB is comprised of international students? Of those students well over half come from two of the hardest places on earth to reach with the Gospel - China and India. Friendship Dinners are a great way to show Gospel hospitality to these students who have left their homes and families to attend school right here in Fairfield County. 

We will be talking about this opportunity during the weeks leading up to the dinner, and will provide specific details for how we can all get involved. 

Here are a few ways you may begin to prepare.

  • Watch this short video clip about Bridges.

  • Attend a cross cultural ministry training hosted by the Bridges staff on October 19-20 at Calvary Church (498 White Plains Road, Trumbull). This will be attended by people from around southwest Connecticut and serves as a larger conversation about reaching out and welcoming in international friends.

  • Join others from Apostles for a meet-and-greet information session with Bridges staff on Thursday, October 25. This is designed to give us information and details specific to the November Friendship Dinner.

  • Participate in a prayer-walk around the UB campus on Saturday, October 27 from 10:30 - 11:30am. Park in the UB lot located on the corner of Lafayette St. and Atlantic Ave. (across from the soccer filed)

  • Sign-up (coming soon) to join us for the Friendship Dinner on Friday, November 2.

We are not ready to begin signing-up just yet, but if you have any questions about the above activities, please ask Fran Snow (fransnow@gmail.com). 

Peace and Hope,
Brian+

PS Please plan to join us for a Concert of Prayer on Thursday, October 18 (details here) as we gather to seek God and ask for favor in our search for a permanent place for Church of the Apostles. 

Church of the Apostles