FOCUS/ISMC is
inter-faith in its service program to all international students and
scholars. However, ISMC does exist and operate as a Bible believing
organization and therefore holds the Holy Scriptures in high regard. We
thus provide internationals with opportunities to learn more about the
Bible and Christianity through the following means.
- To help Internationals who would like to know
what the Christian faith is all about.
- To encourage internationals to grow in their
Christian walk and service.
- To provide opportunities for internationals to
meet together
for Christian encouragement.
- To provide Christian resources for both
current and alumni of Focus Guelph.
- To help develop and maintain friendships among
internationals during the student's time at Guelph and after.
We do this
through the following means.
- International
Christian
Fellowship
This is a weekly time where we meet in a small group
to learn together more about what the Bible and Christianity says about
our
origins, purpose and future. All internationals
are
welcome to join us, both those who are Christians already or those who
are
just interested in knowing more about Christianity.
The International Christian
Fellowship meets most Friday nights in a home. The fellowship
time includes  singing, and
depending on the numbers,
various Bible studies for those
of differing English skills or Bible knowledge.  Desserts and
refreshments will be provided. View ICF Pictures
- Individual Bible
Studies
These studies are for those who
would like a more personal Bible tutor or mentor to help the student in
their understanding of and growth in Christianity. These studies are
dependant
on availability of tutors.
- Internet Bible
Studies
Most of our studies
above include questions and answers sent by E-mail to those interested
and have been posted to the internet for study
purposes. Click to view sample
study. If you are interested in these internet studies
contact us for additional information and index
of studies.
- Group
Bible Studies
Additional group Bible studies at other times and
locations often are available or can be arranged if so desired.
In all of these studies, we sincerely desire that any
discussion of the Christian faith, as taught in the Bible, be done in
the natural exchange, discussion, and debate about the personal values
and convictions which give purpose and direction in living. At no time
will students be coerced or pressured to conform to something in which
they have no interest nor understanding.
- Church involvement
We will also try to assist those who would like
to find a good church to attend during their stay in Guelph.
- Alumni resources
As students leave Guelph, we will try to assist
them in getting connect to other Christians, Churches and/or Bible
studies in their new location. We also hope that our growing web based
studies will be a useful help for those who have moved to other
locations.
For more information about any of the above contact
Dave & Linda
dbuchner@uoguelph.ca
or 824-0536
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