Welcome to English Speaking Friends
Welcome to our Bulgarian community ! Hi, We are Martin & Bobbi. 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 Bulgarian which you can involve, too. If you like Bulgarian or their cultures, or interested in serving Bulgarian for the sake of the gospel, please contact us without hesitation. Email Martin & Bobbi.
1. Root
2. Life
3. Fruit
1. Root - dig our roots down deep into the Word of Christ
Invite your Bulgarian friends to our Sunday service! The Orchard is always preparing great worship experience with music and with the Word of God. E-mail your Bulgarian friends our translated written sermon.
2. Life - find life in Jesus Christ and share that life together
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 Bulgarian friends about this blog : ) http://theorchardbulgarian.wordpress.com/ There are so many interesting information in this blog. They can get tremendous information about Christian message, testimonies, Bible information, English, etc...
3. Fruit - bear the fruit of the Spirit of Christ in service
Serve Bulgarian 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
You have 2 times a week to serve Bulgarian 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 Heights Campus
Lessons: Please download the lesson plan and bring it from this page (coming soon)