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Arlington Park Baptist Church had people who had a heart for international students. Many of them had much experience but they wanted to partner with ISI to more strategically reach students. Thus came the partnership that resulted in a special July 4 party for UTA ELI students.

Ron Bunyard coordinated ISI’s involvment with APBC Missions Pastor Robert Smith, long time international student lay minster Pot Samermit and Roy’s mentor Al Kawamoto and around 20 student and many more church family members interacted, played games, etc. It was a great opportunity to break the ice with several new students. The whole Yabuki family was able to be at this party of students and families.

ISI is always open to partnering with other churches and organization to reach international students because it is our goal to touch EVERY international student and we can’t do it alone.

Tags: 2007, Arlington Park, July 4, Ron, Summer

As you know, Japanese are deep in the hearts of the Yabukis. While we must focus on all international students in our ministry, Japanese are still special to us. God is working in the metroplex with japanese. Here are two examples…

• Roy received a call from a woman who wanted to start a equipping conference for people ministering to Japanese. This turned into a lenghtly conversation which turned into a two lunch interviews about her joining ISI staff. She is a gifted and passionate woman who has a long track record in corporate America and entrepreneurship. She seems perfect to spearhead some of our technology initiatives and special ministry to Japanese.
• Roy & Ron met with a couple from Arlington Park Baptist Church to start a english partner relationship with three Japanese students. This couple and these students seem to hit it off. Roy had the special opportunity to help out with this ministry as a substitute teacher

Tags: Arlington Park, Japanese Ministry, Judy