ICF Weekly Blog from Jay Lester

SUNDAYS:
International Christian Fellowship (ICF)
Sundays, 9:45 AM, Blacksburg Christian Fellowship
Our series is entitled "Romans: Good News for the World." What is the basis of the Christian worldview? Why is humanity in trouble? What is the "good news" that brings salvation? How can this salvation be realized in our daily lives? How can we know and do God's will? How should Christians relate to one another? How should Christians relate to neighbors, coworkers, enemies, and authorities? Our study of Paul's letter to the Romans will address these questions and more.

TUESDAYS:
International House Group
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Home of Jay & Debbie Sullivan
This is a small group meeting involving prayer, sharing and Bible study. We are currently reading through the gospel of Mark and then discussing it. If you have any questions, please contact me or Jay & Debbie Sullivan (djsulliv@juno.com).

ICF Follow-up Study at Sonja's House
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Sonja's House
This is an Easy English follow-up of the Sunday morning Bible study. The group goes over the words, definitions, concepts, and reading of Scripture from ICF. It lasts two hours - time to read, discuss, and ask questions. as well as improve English. Contract Sonja (sonjaslighthouse@hotmail.com) for more information.

FRIDAYS:
The following ICF Bible studies will start on January 18.

ICF Overview of Bible
Fridays, 7:00 PM, Squires Student Center, Room 232
Sonja Murrell will lead this study, which provides an overview of the Old Testament (first major part of the Bible). This study will be helpful to those wanting to improve their English. For more information, contact Sonja (sonjaslighthouse@hotmail.com).

ICF Follow-up Study for Believers
Fridays, 7:00 PM, Squires Student Center, Norfolk Room
This study is a follow-up of the Sunday morning Bible study, but it is a deeper, discussion-oriented study especially suitable for Christians. If you are interested in this study, please let me know.

Also, though it is not an ICF Bible study, I will mention our friends at Chinese Bible Study group.

Chinese Bible Study Group
Fridays, Blacksburg Baptist Church, 500 North Main St., 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
CBS has a worship time, and Bible studies in Mandarin and English. For more information, contact Professor Y.A. Liu (231-7800; 951-8158) or Professor Jessie Chen-Yu (chenyu@vt.edu). Here is the schedule:
7:45-8:15 PM: Singing, worship
8:15-9:30 PM: Three Bible studies: one English; and two Chinese
9:30-10 PM: Refreshments

Blessings,
Jay
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & TEA
Most Fridays, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Starting January 18
Squires Student Center, Norfolk Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, and discussion with others from around the world. This is a good informal event for making friends, cultural exchange and practicing English. Contact Robert & Karen Howe (robahowe@gmail.com; Karen.g.howe@gmail.com) or Jay for more information