Articles tagged with: FOCUS
Biba’s Portland Story
Biba in Portland
Biba is a veterinary science student from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Between June and August she lived in Portland, Oregon at our “1748 House”, an international student and young adult intentional community house. Biba shares her “Portland Story” here, an experience typical for many of the students we host. “The 1748 House” is just [...]
PSU Intl Students at Molalla Buckaroo Rodeo
[ July 4, 2009; ] July 4th Kathy and I coordinate a day trip for 50 international students and scholars to enjoy the Molalla Buckeroo 4th of July Rodeo and Parade. This has been an annual event for the past 5 or 6 years.
Our volunteers will meet early in the morning picking up small groups of students for transportation and [...]
Nikki’s Contemplates Serving in Peru
Nikki at India 2008
I have been back home for a day or two. And it is harder than I expected.
I am heading back for Peru in two weeks. A little less than two weeks, and I am trying to see everyone. Which is a logistical nightmare. My family, my friends, people I love from my [...]
International Student Open House at PSU
Last night I just returned from attending the International Open House at Portland State University sponsored by the Saudi Student Club and Organization of International Students. Fred and I had our FOCUS display up to connect with students we know as well as those that have never heard of FOCUS.
Honestly I always think we [...]
“I Made You Prove You Knew God”
“Do you serve foreign students out of obedience or out of love?” Al–, a young Muslim graduate student asked a question overflowing with significance.
No one knew for sure what would happen as we invested every Friday night through the Fall building relationships with foreign students studying at Portland State. Many students each week crowded into [...]
International Bible Study
This Fall an average 100+ students and volunteers from 25 nations have taken part in our Friday night coffeehouse outreach! Each week we host students to a free meal provided by local churches, followed by a cultural presentation and table discussion. Students from all parts of the globe and every religious background come [...]
