Trinity Lutheran Church offers an “English as a Second Language” conversation group. Every year students, researchers, and visiting professors from all over the world (and their families) come to Norman and to the OU community. On Saturday mornings, volunteers from Trinity present talks on topics of interest from Oklahoma and American culture, followed by English language practice in small groups. A Bible study is also offered, and there are wonderful opportunities to make friendships along the way. Join us for one Saturday or for more – no obligation. You’ll be glad you did!
For more information, including times and locations, e-mail us at esl.trinity@gmail.com
DECEMBER NEWS
The question on many peoples’ minds right now is, “What! Is it December already?!?
We are right there with you! For us in the ESL group, the additional question is, “What! Is it already the end of the semester?!?
It has been a busy semester of many ups and downs, but God is faithful, and we have had the opportunity to serve many OU International students, visiting professors, and their families this semester. There have been Saturday’s where we had as many as 17 attendees (!) and others with only 2. We’ve dealt with weather issues that kept people from walking from their apartment to the meeting place and OU home game days that challenged all of us with logistical issues.
Recently I read an encouraging devotional that reminded me that God does not call us to be successful. He calls us to be faithful. Thank goodness! For we – all the ESL volunteers – have been exactly that: faithful. Every Saturday morning, we are there, rain or shine, high attendance or low, home game or away game. We are there. We are learning, teaching, conversing, and building relationships that we pray will open doors for the Gospel. On any Saturday you are welcome to be there as well. No obligation. We won’t get you to sign up for anything. Join us for the opportunity to learn, converse, or just watch. December will give several opportunities for all of that. Here’s the schedule:
December 6 – Student presentations. We invite the students to make a short presentation on a topic that interests them.
December 13 – Presentation on Christmas and holiday food sharing day. We volunteers and the students are invited to bring a favorite holiday food item to share (this would be an especially fun meeting to join in on!)
Other December activities (dates not yet set):
- Field trip to a Christmas lights display (probably in Chickasha)
- Board game night (we will invite students and volunteers to get together to learn and play games together.
Questions?
Email us at vickieloemker.1@gmail.com or at esl.trinity@gmail.com
