"These are the clans of Noah's sons, according to their lines of descent, within their nations. From these the nations spread out over the earth after the flood"-Genesis 10
INTRODUCTION
The University of Minnesota-Morris campus has attracted many students from
all over the world and is continuing to do so today till tomorrow. Also, I want to add (Janurary 1st of 2007) that many are coming now from around the world to work at near-by farms (e.g. dairy farm, hog/pig farms, and general farms overall). Tis
outpouring of students from the "uttermost parts of the world" (Acts
1:8) makes it a harvest for God's created beings to come to know His
Son-Jesus Christ! Below this website is some facts on students that have
attended UMM from the different nations from the "ends of the earth".
EVANGELISM
Add to note, some of them are already Christians, so
they just need to be encouraged through the family of Christ in
friendship love. The best way to "reach" them is friendship evangelism
according to International Student Ministry. Just picture youself going
to another country and trying to meet new people from a differenct
language or culture. Learning their language is one of keys to connecting
with them. Just a simple "hello" will bring a smile and build a bridge to
knowing them. For more ideas.....(click)!
I know, this is a Liberal Arts College and we should
respect their religion and what makes us have the right to
"convert" them? Well,
they too should be opened to hear the Gospel too! It's not
"us" converting them, but sharing His love (words and actions) for them
and it's God that "changes" (opens their eyes and ears-Luke 24:30-32) them
through His empowering love.
International Student Exchange, hosting high school students
*contact Malinda 320-528-2430 mmolhoft@runestone.net of Barret, MN (20 minutes north of Morris)
Motown,
life information in Morris (food shelf, transportation, other
services)
Relationships with Family, Friends- "This re-entry issue can result from several factors: no one is particularly interested in hearing about the study abroad experience; students themselves have difficulty conveying the significance of the experience; and, finally, students often feel that family and friends are pressuring them into being the "same person" as before they went abroad. Returnees express feelings of alienation.
It is most important to help students realize that there are people who are excited to hear about every detail of their study abroad experience. Putting returnees in touch with each other and with prospective study abroad students facilitates the outlet for sharing the experience.
"This is one of my personal favorite annual events at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus. It's a great opportunity (e.g. new incoming international students) to meet people from all over the world. They also have information on Study Abroad travel destinations and learn from some personal travel stories. Also, great food from around the world."
"is a body of Christians committed to bringing the radical New Testament message of Jesus Christ to the University of Minnesota. We believe it's vital that every Christian totally commit all areas of their lives to Jesus Christ's loving Rulership. Maranatha Christian Fellowship is the student body of Maranatha Christian Church which is a local church on the campus. Maranatha Christian Fellowship's offices are located within Maranatha Christian Church at 2800 University Ave. SE, Suite 101 across the street from the post office and kitty corner from the U Garden Chinese Restaurant. "
1998: Iranian (Muslim) women accepted Jesus through a Chrsitan friend and
her parents disabandoned
her
2000: Kenyan accepted Jesus through a campus peer minister in a moving
vehicle
Hong Kong lady accepted Jesus through a campus peer minister
2002: Japanese women accepted Jesus at a local church
-# of International Students
UMM:2005 FALL: around #10 NEW int'l students as of 8/24/05 (Korean 3, Ghanan-1, Zambia-1, France-1) Morris Area High School: 2005 Fall: around ? (1-Taiwan, 1-Norway, etc..?) Morris Area High School: 2004 Fall: around 5 (1-Norway, 2-Thailand, 1-Valenzuela, and 1-?
For info: Contact Malinda Ohloft of Barret-rep Int'l Student Exchange (see above) UMM: 2004 Fall: around #22 is predicted/estimated as of 6/04 (Korean 5, Ghanan-3, Nigerian-2, Cameroonan-2, Indonesian, Japanese, Malawian, Argentinan, Brazilian, Ecuadoran, Valenzuelan, etc..)
Contact: Mariella (Argentinan)
2003 Fall: #22
2002 Fall: # 28+ (Ghanan-7, Korean-5, Cameroon-2, Nigerian-3, Kenyan-2,
Japanese-2, Siberian-2Argentinan, Brazilian, Canadian, Ecuardoran, Myanmaran (former Burmese) )
Contacts: Tope Adebarra (Nigerian)-Administrative Intern for Center for
International Students, Nate Riveness (Senior)-Student Abroad Director,
Prince Amattoe (Ghanan-SR)-Student Networker, Salvador Monteagudo (99'
Alumn)-Community Peer Minister
2001 Fall: #23
2000 Fall: #13
1999 Fall: #10
*Stats provided by Center of International Prorams
For more #'s on what country sends the
most internation students=>(click)
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