Mission Statement
International Student Ministry is a ministry of Memorial
Lutheran Church's friendship and hospitality to
international students, scholars, and families, in Ames
and surrounding areas.
International Student Ministry is a ministry of Memorial
Lutheran Church's friendship and hospitality to
international students, scholars, and families, in Ames
and surrounding areas.
| Worship With Us! Saturday: 5:00 PM Informal Worship (Communion Every Week) Sunday: 8:30 AM Worship Service (Communion 1st, 3rd, 5th) Sunday 11:00 AM Worship Service (Communion Every Week) Join the international Bible Study between the Sunday services in the IRC. |
International Ministry
The International Resource Center
(IRC) is located on the north side of
Memorial Lutheran Church. It is the
meeting place for many of the
conversation groups and Bible classes.
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 and several
languages. Videos may be viewed with
the TV/VCR in the room cupboard. The
IRC is open whenever the church
building is open.
(IRC) is located on the north side of
Memorial Lutheran Church. It is the
meeting place for many of the
conversation groups and Bible classes.
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 and several
languages. Videos may be viewed with
the TV/VCR in the room cupboard. The
IRC is open whenever the church
building is open.
| ENGLISH CLASS SCHEDULE |
Spring Classes through early May
All classes are located in the IRC unless
otherwise noted. Transportation is
available.
Childcare available - Room 4
Monday - Wednesday (10:00-11:00 AM)
Monday:
10:00-11:00 AM Basic-Level 4
11:00 AM Writing Composition
2:00-3:00 PM TOEFL Preparation
7:00-8:00 PM English Conversation
Tuesday:
10:00-11:00 AM Basic - Level 4
2:00-3:00 PM English Vocabulary
& Conversation
7:00- 8:00 PM Visiting Scholars
Conversation
Wednesday:
10:00 - 11:00 AM Basic - Level 4
11:00 AM English Composition
7:00-8:00 PM English Conversation
All classes are located in the IRC unless
otherwise noted. Transportation is
available.
Childcare available - Room 4
Monday - Wednesday (10:00-11:00 AM)
Monday:
10:00-11:00 AM Basic-Level 4
11:00 AM Writing Composition
2:00-3:00 PM TOEFL Preparation
7:00-8:00 PM English Conversation
Tuesday:
10:00-11:00 AM Basic - Level 4
2:00-3:00 PM English Vocabulary
& Conversation
7:00- 8:00 PM Visiting Scholars
Conversation
Wednesday:
10:00 - 11:00 AM Basic - Level 4
11:00 AM English Composition
7:00-8:00 PM English Conversation
Bible Studies & Worship
You are welcome to join the following
Bible Studies & Worship Services.
Transportation is available on Sunday
mornings. (*Advanced Level)
Sunday
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Children's Sunday School
10:00 AM Int'l Bible Study
10:00 AM *Adult Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship
Monday
12:30 PM Bible Study
Wednesday
10:00 AM *Women's Bible Study
(Nursery Provided)
12:30 PM Bible Study
9:15 PM *Student Fellowship
Thursday
1:00 PM *Men's Bible Study
Have questions about Christianity,
Jesus, or the Bible? We are happy to
meet with you! Email
ism.mlchurch@gmail.com
Bible Studies & Worship Services.
Transportation is available on Sunday
mornings. (*Advanced Level)
Sunday
8:30 AM Worship
9:45 AM Children's Sunday School
10:00 AM Int'l Bible Study
10:00 AM *Adult Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship
Monday
12:30 PM Bible Study
Wednesday
10:00 AM *Women's Bible Study
(Nursery Provided)
12:30 PM Bible Study
9:15 PM *Student Fellowship
Thursday
1:00 PM *Men's Bible Study
Have questions about Christianity,
Jesus, or the Bible? We are happy to
meet with you! Email
ism.mlchurch@gmail.com
What is F.I.S.H?
FISH stands for
Friday International
Student Hospitality and
it is a dinner served by
internationals and
sponsored by local
churches and our International Student
Ministry. FISH is a program the helps build
relationships between internationals and our
community; it is a service of hospitality and
sharing. Click here for the FISH schedule.
FISH stands for
Friday International
Student Hospitality and
it is a dinner served by
internationals and
sponsored by local
churches and our International Student
Ministry. FISH is a program the helps build
relationships between internationals and our
community; it is a service of hospitality and
sharing. Click here for the FISH schedule.
Additional Information:
- Check the Memorial
Lutheran Church office for a
Resource Book, for things
you might need.
More Activities...
Email Hannah
(ism.mlchurch@gmail.com) to receive
email newsletters to keep you
up-to-date with ISM activities!
*Activities- Come to the church to
pick up a brochure.
*A Fitness Yoga Class meets
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
downstairs. Learn the basics of Yoga
exercise with Kim Lau Chooi. Please
bring your own Yoga mat if you have
one.
*A Quilting Group meets two
Thursdays a month. Learn how to sew!
* Click here to view the Church
calendar for other activities!
(ism.mlchurch@gmail.com) to receive
email newsletters to keep you
up-to-date with ISM activities!
*Activities- Come to the church to
pick up a brochure.
*A Fitness Yoga Class meets
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
downstairs. Learn the basics of Yoga
exercise with Kim Lau Chooi. Please
bring your own Yoga mat if you have
one.
*A Quilting Group meets two
Thursdays a month. Learn how to sew!
* Click here to view the Church
calendar for other activities!
Read Bridges, the International
Ministry Newsletter, to learn about
the community formed through this
ministry, and the lives this ministry
touches. Click here to go to the
Church News page, where you
can download all church
publications.
Ministry Newsletter, to learn about
the community formed through this
ministry, and the lives this ministry
touches. Click here to go to the
Church News page, where you
can download all church
publications.
Volunteer to help with
International Ministry
International Ministry
Memorial Lutheran Church
and Student Center
and Student Center
2228 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
(515)292-5005
Ames, IA 50014
(515)292-5005
| Hannah McCulloh ISM COORDINATOR ism.mlchurch@gmail.com Cell: (515) 460-5110 Office: (515) 292-5005 or Catherine Steffen MLC.FamilyMinistry@gmail.com |
Can you speak English? Are you
friendly? Then you have what it takes
to help with ISM! You can be a worship
host, a conversation partner, work with
children... Contact us and we can go
from there!
friendly? Then you have what it takes
to help with ISM! You can be a worship
host, a conversation partner, work with
children... Contact us and we can go
from there!
Continuing Education Scholarship
This scholarship is available for Sudanese in Ames who attend DMACC. Contact
Catherine Steffen by calling 292-5005, visiting the church office, or sending an email
MLC.FamilyMinistry to see if you are eligible for this scholarship.
This scholarship is available for Sudanese in Ames who attend DMACC. Contact
Catherine Steffen by calling 292-5005, visiting the church office, or sending an email
MLC.FamilyMinistry to see if you are eligible for this scholarship.