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Please go the the Calendar tab to be reminded of dates and times of all current activities.

Worship
We celebrate God’s love in three Sunday services:

Contact: Michelle Machiele (Interfriends@aacrc.org)

Coffee Break
Coffee Break offers an opportunity for women with all levels of English ability to study the Bible in a small group. It includes a program for children from infants through 5 years old. It meets from September to May and there are two choices of times:

To register, pick up a brochure at the Ann Arbor CRC or go online to Coffee Break

Dinner Break
We host a monthly dinner for you, our international friends. After a delicious meal, we enjoy a musical program and then a speaker talks on topics relevant to the Christian faith. A Kid’s Program is offered for children.
Dinners begin at 6:00 pm.

Dinner Break Schedule for 2008 – 2009:

  • Saturday, Sept. 13 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, October 4 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, November 1 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, December 6 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, January 10 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, February 7 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, March 7 (6:00pm)
  • Saturday, April 4 (6:00pm)

Contact: Jim Carlson (jcarl@ic.net)

Bible Study 101 (in English)
For men and women who want to better understand what he Bible teaches concerning what we are to believe and how we are to live in the 21st century.

Bible Study 103 (in English)
The Story of the World (and You!) according to the Bible
This is an 8 week class for all who want an overview of the Bible from beginning to end. This study will give you a clear idea of what the Bible wants you to know: What is God like? Who is Jesus? What did he do and say? What happened to him and why? What does it mean to be a Christian today? What is the future of the world?

One-With-One Bible Study
Individuals (or couples) who request a Bible study are matched with a knowledgeable tutor. Bible study materials are written by Pastor Harvey Stob and Jim Carlson.

Contact: Michelle Machiele Coordinator of International Ministries (office@aacrc.org)

Hospitality Program
The Hospitality Program connects AACRC church families with international guests for dinner and fellowship in an American home.

Contact: Michelle Machiele, Coordinator of International Ministries (office@aacrc.org)

History of the Middle East, Europe and America
During the school year (September-May) Jim Carlson teaches Western Civilization classes for internationals.
Class schedule to be determined.
Teacher: Jim Carlson

Besel
This is a church ministry for believers who speak English as a second language.
Sunday School in English—Sundays at 10:15 am
Saturday night Bible study in Korean at 6:30 pm
BESEL Sisters meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month
Fun activities: Camping, American Thanksgiving, etc.
Contact: Naomi Nah Schult (naominahschult@netscape.net)

Pronunciation Classes
This is a course designed to help Internationals pronounce English better. The required study packet ($25) includes a workbook, a CR-ROM of audio/visual aids for pronunciation, plus an audio CD to assist students in practice sessions.

The first course will be held on Saturday evenings, September 20 – November 22.
SEE ANNOUNCEMENT TAB for details.

International Students, Inc. (ISI)
ISI meets in the upper level of the church on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm for group singing followed by small group Bible discussions. There is also a children’s program.

China Outreach Ministries (COM)
COM meets for Bible studies every Saturday evening. On Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons COM offers opportunities for English language practice.