Saturday, September 5, 2020

Good bye Summer!

Hello, Friends.

We are not limited to space this year! 

If you would like to Zoom with us for our new year, please be sure to:

  • Register for 2020-2021: our Zoom links are being updated. If you Zoomed with us over the summer, those links are now obsolete.
  • Meetings and Classes: descriptions of our offerings this year.
  • About Us: All our 2020-2021 scheduling and information in one place.
  • Welcome e-mails and Zoom links are emailed on Fridays.

Since we are on Zoom, you will need to register to get the links emailed to you. 

Do not share our Zoom Links. This compromises the security of our meetings.

Labor Day Weekend

Monday September 7 is Labor Day. This three day weekend marks the end of the summer season in Indiana. Many of our outdoor, neighborhood and community pools close after this weekend. We celebrate with BBQs and picnics and one last trip to the pool! Learn more about this holiday that celebrates the labor movement from the U.S. Department of Labor.

COVID-19 and Wearing Masks

We are all wearing masks, these days. Make sure that your are wearing and using them correctly to stay healthy. Visit this CDC page to learn more about the best masks to wear to keep your glasses from fogging, the best materials for masks, how to wear and care for your cloth masks and so much more.

Handling your mask is as important as wearing it. Fold the outside in and put it away so you don't touch the contaminated exterior with your hands. Wash your hands. 

The More You Know...

IPS Covid volunteer application: Indianapolis Public Schools are meeting virtually. Parents need to work. Children need supervision. Many churches and other support organizations are hosting space with wifi for children to work virtually (and apart from each other). These children still need supervision, so there are opportunities to help.

Immigrant Welcome Center has resources to help during these unusual times. You can call direct to get support related to immigration, health or other issues during the pandemic: 1-866-711-1342. The Immigrant Welcome Center has resources in 200 languages and can help you in your home language to connect you with the resources you need including immigration, healthcare, legal, etc. As with all our countries, the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service has been impacted by the COVID shutdowns and grace is being given. 


International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30

This week we talked about Mark 14: 66-72. Jesus' predictions about Peter's denial of him comes true. Peter does something he never dreamed he would never do. He weeps. He is contrite. Is Peter comforted by the fact that Jesus knew Peter in his weakest moment? Was Peter equipped to move beyond his betrayal of both himself and Jesus? We can

September 8: We will talk about Jesus being taken before civil authorities in Mark 15.

English Classes, International Friends and Afternoon Conversations

We had great meetings wrapping up our summer sessions. This was our first summer of continuing classes. A very huge thank you to our staff that worked hard to continue to meet and give us all an opportunity to get together, share stories and talk about our experiences during this summer of COVID-19.

Be sure to register to continue to meet in the fall.

Wash your hands.

See you Zoom!


obsolete: out of date
compromises: weakens or breaks
marks: symbolizes
handling: touching and using
grace: understanding and forgiveness
never dreamed he would do: unimagined 
weeps: cries
contrite: sorry

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