Welcome to English Speaking Friends
Welcome to our Chinese community ! Hi, We are (L to R) Russ, Heidi, Joan, and Joe. We take care of Chinese 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 Chinese which you can involve, too. If you like Chinese or their cultures, or interested in serving Chinese for the sake of the gospel, please contact us without hesitation. Email Heidi, or Joan.
1. Root - 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. Root
Invite your Chinese 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 Chinese people using your English ! Chinese 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. Also, Don't forget to invite your Chinese friends to the Japanese Bible study life group, too.
Every Other Friday Life Group
7:30pm-9:30pm
Parlor, Arlington Heights Campus
We have a great fellowship together studying the Scriptures. It always helps to understand the Word of God by discussing the Scriptures. We also spend time learning about each other's lives and praying together. All welcome! If you are interested in our fellowship, contact Heidi by email.
2012 Year
Feb 10, 24 / Mar 9, 23 / Apr 13, 27 / May 11, 25 / Jun 8, 22
E-mail to all your Chinese friends about this blog : ) http://theorchardchinese.wordpress.com/
3. Fruit
1. Simultaneous Sunday sermon translators
2. LIFE GROUP leaders
3. BLOG writers
4. Outreach supporters
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 Chinese teaching English and Bible story. There are many Chinese 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)