Only one more to go!

Hello, Friends.

We only have only one more week to go! Can you believe it? I can't. This has been one of the fastest years of International Friends in the history of our program and I have enjoyed every minute with you. Please friend me on Facebook so I can keep up with you over the summer.

International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30, room 100

I was so sorry to miss these amazing stories! Thank you Jan for this summary:

Tuesday we read Luke 9:57-62 and talked about the cost of following Jesus. The first man in the story volunteers to follow Jesus wherever he goes, but Jesus warns him that he will have to give up his creature comforts if he chooses to follow Jesus. No more soft bed in a house of his own! The second man tries to put off a commitment to follow Jesus: He asks Jesus to let him bury his father first (we wondered if that could have been an event that was still years away). Jesus' replied, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God," If this sounds rather harsh to us, but His clear message is that telling others about God's love for them has to take top priority. The third man in this passage can't leave without saying goodbye to his family. Jesus warns him that once you begin to plow, you had better fix your eyes on the field in front of you.  Constantly looking behind you as you plow will cause the furrows to be very crooked, as every farmer knows. Following Jesus has a cost, and it is not always an easy road. We talked about the huge commitment our pastors and other church workers make to enter a life of service to God and His Church. We also discussed how each person who wants to follow Jesus must make that a number one priority in his or her life. 
We also read Luke 10:1-24 and discussed how Jesus sent 72 disciples out, two by two, without money or spare clothing and shoes. They relied upon the goodness and generosity of others for their daily needs, and if the people were not welcoming, they moved on to the next town to heal the sick and cast out demons and to proclaim that the kingdom of God was near. We all agreed that the people who lived in Israel during the time Jesus was on earth were so blessed to have had the opportunity to hear Him speak and to see Him do miracles. We wish we could have been there to witness it too!

Tuesday, May 10, 2016: Let's read Luke 10:25-37
Join us as we will read parables. This is one of the most famous. I can't wait to read with you!

International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00, room 100

Thank you for making me a fabulous bento for my lunch at the polls. We had a good voter turn out. This was an important time in the history of the United States and the state of Indiana. Thank you for your support for me to go and work for our country and state this day. I have the best Friends!

Tuesday, May 10: Let's have a BBQ

I'll bring my grill and brats, you bring a dish to share and a chair. We will celebrate the end of our year with a picnic in the parking lot. If it rains, we will move the party indoors.

Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00

Thank you for the takoyaki party. We totally enjoyed this Osakan traditional treat: we had traditional with octopus, then we enjoyed sausage and mozzarella, and then we had dessert takoyaki! Yum! Elizabeth, did you order your pan from Amazon? We talked about getting together over the summer at Conner Prairie for Symphony on the Prairie.

Wednesday, May 11
OH NO! I don't know what we are doing next week in class! How funny that I am texting and calling all of you. Did I check out after the takoyaki feast?

International Friends: Thursdays, 9:30-12:00

What a great Cinco de Mayo celebration! Thank you to all of our Spanish speaking cooks for teaching us how to cook delicious Latin dishes. Thank you Conversation class for your work and for hosting this really fun event. We enjoyed every bit and every bite!

Thursday, May 12: It's our last day!
Come back for one last meeting of the year. I will be looking for you all over town. Keep in touch over the summer so I won't miss you too much!


only one more to go: almost the last thing
enjoyed every minute: had a great time
friend me: add me as your friend on Facebook
keep up with you: stay current with your life
over the summer: during the summer months
creature comforts: not necessarily luxuries, but the things that make life easy
put off: delay
replied: past tense of reply, drop the y and add ied. It means answered.
sounds rather harsh: is hard sounding or rough or overly bold
has a cost: someone may have to give up something
an easy road: not necessarily simple
sent...out: 
two by two: in pairs, two together
bento: Japanese word for box meal
voter turn out: many people came
order: ask for goods
check out: stop paying attention