Welcome to English Speaking Friend - We need you!
Welcome to our Russian community ! Hi, We are (L to R) Lydia Wechsler and Saule Zhoshina. We take care of Bulgarian people especially they visit us first time at The Orchard. If you have any questions about our ministry or if you want to know more about our church, please contact us without any hesitation. we provide 3 areas of ministries for Russian which you can involve, too. If you like Russian or their cultures, or interested in serving Russian for the sake of the gospel, please contact us without hesitation. Contact Lydia.
1. Roots - dig our roots down deep into the Word of Christ
2. Life - find life in Jesus Christ and share that life together
3. Fruit - bear the fruit of the Spirit of Christ in service
1.Roots
Invite your Russian friends to our Sunday service! The Orchard is always preparing great worship experience with music and with the Word of God.
2. Life
Teach the Bible to Bulgarian people using your English ! Bulgarian people is always looking for English learning opportunities. They will be appreciate your availability to see you face to face to practice their English. You will also find opportunities to know them personally and to make a great relationship with them. They will also appreciate your Bible teachings. Roberta Evensen in Japanese ministry is currently teaching the Bible in English in the setting of Life Group at the Orchard. You can come to her Bible study and learn from her how to teach the Bible to them. Email Roberta.
E-mail to all your Russian friends about this blog : ) http://theorchardrussian.wordpress.com/
3. Fruit
Serve Russian through our unique activities ! Bulid up friendship with them and to provice aroma of Christ (2 Cor 2:15). So they will see Jesus through your kindness and love. I will list some volunteer needs, so you can contact Shohei if you are interested in.
Bible teacher for English as a 2nd language
Blog Writer
Activity Supporters
English Evening Cafe Tutor
When: Every Thursday
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Arlington Heights Campus
Room: Belmont Room
We are looking for these areas of potential vounteers. If you are interested in those, contact Shohei Suzuki with all questions.
You have 2 times a week to serve Russian teaching English and Bible story. There are many Bulgarian men and women are looking forward meeting new friends like you. Also, they want to talk English with you at The Orchard Evening Cafe. Also, we provide a famous Bible story from NT and OT to them. Then, we share the love of God to them. Any question about cafe, please contact Shohei Suzuki.
English Evening Cafe
When: 7-8:30pm, Every Thursday Night
Where: Belmont Room, Arlington Campus
Lessons: Please download the lesson plan and bring it from this page (coming soon)