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Small Groups

Small Group Missions and Outreach Opportunities

International Friendships has several opportunities for small groups to serve. Your small group can work together to help “reach the world” by serving internationals studying right here in Columbus.

Below are some upcoming service opportunities for the Winter of 2010. Some of these opportunities involve direct ministry to the students and some of them involve facilitating the ministry of others who serve the students. Contact Leila or call the IFI office to get started.

• Prepare meals for International-American Friday night Bible study group - Come and bring food prepared for 50-60 people, serve food, and eat with the Bible study leaders and international students. Groups can stay for the Bible study or leave when it starts. One group is needed each week.Click here to sign up.
• Host a monthly Culture, Cuisine, and Conversation gathering - Have fun learning about other cultures and customs while showing hospitality and helping internationals practice speaking English. Time, place, and transportation are arranged by your group. Training is provided for all group members. Multiple groups are needed. Minimum 3 month commitment. Click here to sign up.
• Behind the scenes group service project- Come on a Saturday morning and serve at the IFI office near OSU. Help with light housekeeping, maintenance of student apartments, and neighborhood clean up. Click here to sign up.
• Adopt an IFI Bible Study Group- Your group can adopt an IFI Bible study to serve and pray for.  This would involve bringing meals on Friday nights, praying for students and volunteers, helping with driving students for special outings and/or hosting special gatherings for holidays, or some other type of service that is agreed upon with your group and the Bible Study leader(s). Click here to sign up.
• Serve at Quarterly Potluck and other Special Events- Help varies depending on the event. It usually involves bringing food to share, help with setup, clean up, serving food, children’s & activities & registration. 2-5 Groups needed each time. Click here to sign up.

Resources for Small Groups

• Interacting with your International Friend

• Conversation Starters

• Information on Providing Potlucks for Friday Night Bible study

• Information on Culture, Cuisine, and Conversation Gatherings For Church Small Groups

• Culinary Missionary (Small Groups) Information Sheet (PDF)