International Ministry
A ministry of friendship and hospitality to international students, scholars, and families from Iowa State University and in the Ames area.
You can reach the Coordinator of International Ministry, Judy Newhouse, by email: ISM.MLChurch@gmail.com
or phone: 515-292-5005
English Classes
F.I.S.H – Friday International Student Hospitality
Bible Studies
The International Resource Center, (IRC)
English Classes
Fall semester classes start on August 25 and run through December 12. No class September 1 (Labor Day) or November 24-28 (Thanksgiving break).
All classes are in person. If Ames public school classes are cancelled for the day, there are no Memorial English classes. If Ames public school has a two hour delay in the morning , there are no morning classes. Conversation partners are available and can meet on a more flexible schedule. Contact us for more information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 9:00 AM Open Conversation | 9:00 AM Quilting (Second & Fourth Fridays of the month. Ends at 11:00 AM) | ||
| 10:00 AM Learning English – Level 1 – Level 2 – Levels 3 and 4 – American Literature | 10:00 AM Learning English – Level 1 – Level 2 – Level 3 and 4 | |||
| 11:00 AM Basic Bible Study – All levels | 11:00 AM Written English – Intermediate & Advanced | |||
| 2:00 PM Idioms | 2:00 PM Conversational Activities | 2:00 PM Idioms | 2:00 PM Conversational Activities | 2:00 PM Coffee Time (location changes weekly) |
| 5:00 PM Conversational Activities | 5:00 PM Conversational Activities |
F.I.S.H.
Friday International Student Hospitality
What is F.I.S.H. Dinner?
It’s a dinner served by internationals and sponsored by our International Student Ministry.
F.I.S.H. is a program the helps build relationships between internationals and our community; it is a service of hospitality and sharing. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM, and the cost is $4 per person or $9 for a family. Interested in serving or preparing food from your home country? Contact Judy at ism.mlchurch@gmail.com for more information.
SCHEDULE FOR F.I.S.H. DINNERS
Dates To Be Determined
Bible Studies
We offer an international Bible study on Tuesday at 11 AM.
Tuesday 11:00 AM – Basic Bible Study
For those who have advanced English, there are American Bible studies also available
Wednesday 11:15 AM – Women’s Bible Study
Thursday 11:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
If you have any questions about Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity, we are happy to meet with you! Email us at ism.mlchurch@gmail.com
Remember that you are always welcome to come worship with us on Sunday Morning!
The International Resource Center (IRC)
The IRC is located on the North side of Memorial Lutheran Church. It is the meeting place for many classes and groups. You are welcome to use this room at other times, as a quiet place to study, to meet with a friend, or use the resources available. Resources include books and videos in English as well as other languages. Resources are available for tests such as the GRE and TOEFL, as well as information about Christianity. The IRC is open whenever the church building is open.