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
MARCH NEWS
We are well into our spring semester with the ESL conversation group. We have enjoyed presentations on the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and “Screwball Comedies” at the movies. We have plans to talk about Easter, Oklahoma Weather (a perennial favorite), and Route 66.
We have also welcomed four new participants (plus two children) to the group this semester. They come from Brazil and Bangladesh. We really enjoy every new member as we often learn from them more than they do from us. (Ex. we have Hollywood. They have “Bollywood” – really!)
Continuing our monthly volunteer spotlight, this month: I want to send a shout out to Heidi Franklyn:
For several years now Heidi has been a steady presence in our children’s activities. We have become aware in the past few years that the number of campus ESL groups is growing every year. Most are sponsored by other OU campus religious organizations, and this is one reason for lower attendance to our group. One thing that differentiates our outreach is our willingness to include children’s activities. Keeping little people happily busy for two hours while their parents practice English can be a tough assignment! Heidi makes it look easy. Thank you so much Heidi!
Volunteer needs: We could really use several volunteers who would be willing to drive the van in order to take the group on occasional “field trips” for outdoor or cultural activities. If you are willing, or know someone who might be, talk to Vickie or John Zubialde.
Prayer needs:
- Pray for our group members from Iran. All of them have family and friends there and have reason to be very concerned for their safety.
- Pray for our new group members to feel welcome and comfortable with the group. All are here legally, but many feel some level of anxiety.
- Pray for openings to speak to them about God’s love and truth.
- Pray that God would continue to send more participants to the group.
