Some of you know that Rick Wright – pastor of Church of the Nations – is teaching a class at Louisiana State University this year as an adjunct instructor. His class is Monday through Thursday mornings in Coates Hall near the Student Union. That means he is on campus four days a week! He would love to get together with internationals for lunch. Does not have to be at a restaurant – we can bring our own lunches and meet somewhere. And he can come to where you are. Classroom, office, lab – wherever.
If you would like to him to come meet you for lunch send him an email at Rwright@Ubc-br.org or call him on his cell phone (number below). He can meet people for lunch any day except Monday.
No English Conversation this Friday September 02. We do not have English Conversation on the Friday before the first Sunday of the month.
Published August 23, 2011
in Trips.
Church of the Nations will host a field trip to the Louisiana State Museum and the State Capitol this Saturday, August 27. People who live on or near the LSU campus can catch a ride starting at Edward Gay apartments at 9:30 a.m. The bus will also stop at Tiger Towers then Nicholson bus stop then Tigerland. Those who want to drive themselves can meet us at the church parking lot – we will leave the church parking lot by 10:00 a.m.
We first will visit the Louisiana State Museum which has many interesting exhibits about the state of Louisiana – its history, culture, and traditions. We will have a short picnic lunch (sandwiches, chips, drinks) then visit the State Capitol. Children may come but parents must watch them at all times.
*This trip is mainly for “new” internationals (those who have recently arrived in Baton Rouge) and/or internationals who have not yet visited these places*. But people who are interested in coming must reserve a place by Friday morning. (The church bus can only carry so many people and we need to know how much food to bring.) To reserve a place on the trip please contact Rick Wright at rwright AT ubc-br DOT org or call his office at 766-9474 ext 222.
We should have everyone back home around 2:30-3:00 p.m.
You can learn more about the Louisiana State Museum at this website and more about the State Capitol at this website.
Bienvenu en Louisiane! Which is French for Welcome to Louisiana!
Did you know that you have chosen to come to one of the most interesting and different states in the United States of America? Learn what makes Louisiana so different at English Conversation this Friday, August 26 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Kevin and Stormy Hambrice
7754 Copperfield Court, 70808
(225) 767-5931
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Drive past Kenilworth
- Turn left onto Steeplechase
- Turn right onto Copperfield
- Look for house 7754 on the right of the circle
Map of 7754 Copperfield Court, 70808 at Mapquest
This is very important. Our schedule for Sunday morning activities will change *permanently* on Sunday August 21.
The new schedule for Sunday morning activities will be:
- Bible study at 10:10 a.m.
- Worship together at 11:00 a.m.
- Church bus starting at Edward Gay apartments at 9:40 a.m.
We are looking forward to this new schedule because:
- Now we will have the same Sunday morning schedule as University Baptist Church
- Everyone will be home sooner!
Please remember that this Sunday August 14 we will still have Bible study at 10:20 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m. The new schedule does not start until Sunday August 21.
“Friends and Family”
Our biggest event of the year! Church of the Nations invites you to our Welcome (Back) Party for Internationals on Friday, August 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at University Baptist Church.
* Food
* Drinks
* Lots of friendly people – internationals and Americans
* Short program
* Great gifts (including our famous Church of the Nations t-shirt with a new design!)
How much? Free. All internationals are welcome!
Transportation is available. The church bus will pick people up from:
- Edward Gay apartments at 6:00 p.m.
- Tiger Towers at 6:05 p.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 6:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (by Circle K) at 6:25 p.m.
- Brightside bus stop at 6:30 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic. Contact Rick Wright at Rwright AT Ubc-br DOT com or call him at 225-766-9474 ext 222 for more information or to ask about transportation.
If you wish to drive yourself click here for directions – but turn into the first parking lot on the left at University Baptist Church.
We invite you to English Conversation this Friday August 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Bob and Liz Walker
8987 Trudeau Avenue, 70806
225-925-8874
*Important note* We only have one church bus available this week. If you have a car and are able to drive yourself and 2-3 other people that will help us very much.
If you are not able to drive yourself – or are not comfortable doing that – you are still welcome to ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University (farther away than usual this week – make sure you print out directions and map and take them with you):
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Turn left onto Lee Drive
- Turn right onto Corporate Boulevard
- Corporate Boulevard will turn into Old Hammond
- Turn left onto Tara Boulevard
- Turn right onto Tallyho
- Turn left onto Oakley
- Turn right onto Trudeau
- Look for house 8987
- Please make sure you do not park in any driveways or on anyone’s yard
Map of 8987 Trudeau Ave, 70806 at Mapquest
Published August 1, 2011
in Movie.
Church of the Nations will offer movie night this Friday, August 05 starting at 7:00 p.m. We will turn the chapel into a giant movie theater! Free drinks, snacks, and popcorn. Children are especially welcome.
We were going to show “Rango” but Pastor Rick watched it yesterday and does not think it will work for Church of the Nations. It’s a good movie but the English is very difficult and children might have trouble understanding the story.
So instead we will show “Despicable Me” which is about a man who wants to be a famous criminal but turns into a very kind and generous man and a hero. Often funny and sometimes very moving. You will see.
You can drive yourself to the church building or the church bus can pick you up starting at Edward Gay at 6:40 p.m. – 30 minutes earlier than our normal Friday schedule. Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
