International Students ministry

The World at our Doorstep

Have you ever wanted to be on mission with Jesus among international people groups, but couldn’t go to them?  Don’t despair - -the world is coming to you!  

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Horizons International will sponsor welcome dinners near three area universities (RPI, Union College, and U Albany) for several hundred new international students who will be arriving in the area in the next few weeks.  The students come from every corner of the globe and are eager to meet Americans.  The welcome dinners are covered-dish and family friendly, and include a unique cross-cultural program after the meal.  Opportunities to sign up to be a “friendship partner” to one or more students will also be available at each dinner. We need Americans to come and be part of the “welcoming committee!” Please bring a casserole, side dish, or salad to share (drinks and dessert are provided).  

*RPI Welcome Picnic
 Saturday, August 29 (5:45-9:00 pm)
 Brunswick Presbyterian Church in Troy

*Union Welcome Dinner
 Friday, September 4 (5:45-9:00 pm)
 First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady

*U Albany/St. Rose Welcome Dinner
 Sunday, September 13(3:45-7:00 pm)
 Pineview Community Church in Albany

For more information or to RSVP for one of the dinners, please contact Jim & Edee Silva (877-8032), or Pastor David Bissett.