It is one of the greatest foods in the world. And one of the greatest American inventions.
Pizza.
This Friday we do not have our normal English Conversation. Instead we have a pizza making party. And Chef Richard (pronounced ree-shard) will teach everyone how to make pizza! We will make and eat pizza. Everyone who comes will make their own little pizza. And yes children can come to this event – although there is no childcare so please watch them and do not let them play outside by themselves. This is a good event for people who do not need or normally come to English Conversation.
The pizza making party will start at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at University Baptist Church. Please note this is thirty minutes earlier than English Conversation.
(Quick note. There is also a wedding at the church this Friday. Please do not go near the wedding and go only into the fellowship hall. Thank you!)
You can drive yourself or ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Edward Gay apartments at 6:30 p.m.
- Tiger Towers at 6:33 p.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 6:40 p.m.
- Tigerland at 6:45 p.m.
- Brightside at 6:48 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions (from Louisiana State University):
- Drive southeast away from the university on Highland Road
- Drive past Lee Drive
- Turn left onto Leeward Drive – look for the electronic sign for University Baptist Church
- Turn left into the first parking lot
- The fellowship hall is the rectangular building on the right
Map of 5775 Highland Road (University Baptist Church) 70808 at Mapquest
International students (and scholars) throughout Louisiana are invited to the 2011 State International Student (and Scholar) Retreat held this Friday-Saturday February 25-26 at the Baptist Campus Ministry of Louisiana State University.
This is a chance to meet internationals from around the state. To have fun, ask questions, learn new things. All internationals – along with Americans participating in the retreat – will have dinner in an American home. Those from outside Baton Rouge will spend the night at an American home as well. There will be large group gatherings – to meet people and have fun. Small group seminars on different topics. And short trips to interesting places around Baton Rouge on Saturday afternoon.
The cost is $10 each. Some of the trips on Saturday also have a cost – such as tickets to the zoo.
If you would like to participate you do need to register. You can email lsubcm[AT]eatel[DOT]net or phone 225-343-0424.
Important – you can download the information and registration form here.
The retreat starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and ends Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Continue reading ’2011 State International Student and Scholar Retreat this weekend!’
Church of the Nations invites all internationals to join us for our regular Sunday morning activities:
- Bible study in simple English starting at 10:20 a.m.
- Church family (worship) gathering starting at 11:15 a.m.
You can drive yourself or ride on the church bus which will pick up from the following places:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 9:50 a.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 10:00 a.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gates at 10:03 a.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 10:05 a.m.
- Tigerland at Circle K parking lot (or in front of your apartment if you tell us where that is) at 10:10 a.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 10:15 a.m.
You can find directions and a map here.
Church of the Nations will join University Baptist Church for a Back to School lunch this Sunday, August 29 starting at 12:30 p.m. This activity is free. The bus will take home people who cannot stay for the lunch. And later take home those who want to stay for the lunch.
Outside Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian
Many of you have been very interested to hear about the trip through China that Pastor Rick took during his study leave. Four weeks. Six provinces. Eight cities. More than 71 people. He visited many people who have been part of Church of the Nations during the last 11 years. And learned a great deal about China its people and its culture.
We encourage you to come this Friday July 30 starting at 7:30 p.m. to hear Pastor Rick share about his journey through China. There will be snacks and drinks during and after the presentation. This activity will be in the chapel at University Baptist Church. Please understand that we do not have child care for this event.
Church of the Nations (at University Baptist Church)
5775 Highland Road, 70808
225-766-9474
You can drive yourself or ride on the church bus which will pick people up at:
- Duplantier (bus stop on Highland near neighborhood WalMart) at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers (outside front gates) at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments (covered bus stop) at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (please let us know where) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:23 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Cross Lee Drive
- Turn left onto Leeward
- Turn left into the second parking lot
- The chapel is at the back on the left
Map of Church of the Nations, 5775 Highland Road, 70808 at Mapquest
Please remember that we have a different schedule for our Sunday morning activities this Sunday, March 14. Basically everything will be one hour earlier:
- Bible study at 9:20 a.m.
- Worship gathering at 10:30 a.m.
- Church bus picks up starting at Edward Gay at 9:00 a.m.
The reason is because this Sunday we encourage you to join us for Family Fun Day! After worship both Church of the Nations and University Baptist Church will have a picnic lunch. Games and small prizes for children. And a few games for older children and adults as well. Easter egg hunts. And music and entertainment while we eat.
(Church of the Nations normally helps prepare the lunches. So we will have a short worship time and then some of us will go to the kitchen and put food into boxes for the people.)
Jiaozi. Mandu. Momo. Gyoza. Dumplings.
We plan to celebrate the Lunar New Year early with our annual dumpling party on Friday, January 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of University Baptist Church. We will make… cook… and eat dumplings! Along with a few cold dishes and desserts. What makes this activity different and special is that it is organized and led by internationals. Although Pastor Rick will of course drive the bus for people who need a ride.
We need people who would like to help organize this. That includes buying and preparing dough and ingredients, making wrappers, cooking, cleaning up. The church will cover the cost of food – so please save your receipts.
Update: We already have a team of several people who are coordinating this activity. But they need more helpers! Please call or email Rick Wright at rwright[at]ubc-br[dot]org or 225-766-7474 ext 222 if you want to help with this fun delicious evening.
This activity is for (1) people who participate in our Friday or Sunday activities and (2) their families and (3) new internationals that would like to learn more about Church of the Nations. Children are welcome – but parents must watch and be responsible for them!
You can drive yourself to the church – turn into the first parking lot where the fellowship hall is. Or you can ride on the church bus which picks up from:
- Highland Plantation/Duplantier bus stop (next to WalMart) at 5:50 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments (outside gate) at 6:00 p.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 6:05 p.m.
- Tigerland (let Rick know exactly where) at 6:10 p.m.
Yes this means we arrive at the party a little late. But it will not make much of a difference. We should be finished and taking people home by 8:00 p.m.
We invite internationals and Americans (involved in Church of the Nations activities) to join us for a special Christmas party on Friday, December 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the home of:
Leo and Margaret Stanley
916 Bourbon Avenue, 70808
There will be delicious food, friendly people, and singing Christmas songs. Please note that this party is only for adults – do not bring children. It is for internationals and Americans who participate in our activities (such as English Conversation and/or Sunday morning Bible study and worship) – you might also bring someone new who has just arrived (graduate student, visiting scholar, professor, and so on). If you drive yourself please be careful (1) not to block or park in other houses’ driveways and (2) not to park on the yard/grass in front of other houses.
If you need a ride the church bus can pick you up from:
- Edward Gay at 6:30 p.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 6:35 p.m.
- Tigerland (please let Rick know where) at 6:40 p.m.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Turn left onto Duplantier
- At the end of the street turn left then right onto Carriage Way
- Turn right onto Bourbon Avenue
- Look for house 916
- We suggest you park at the “circle” at the end of the street and walk back
Someone in Church of the Nations suggested we post and email information about our regular Sunday morning activities.
- We offer Bible study in simple English at 10:15 a.m.
- Worship gathering – with friendly people in simple English – at 11:15 a.m.
You can drive yourself to 5775 Highland Road, 70808 or ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation/Duplantier bus stop next to WalMart at 9:50 a.m.
- Edward Gay outside the fence at 10:00 a.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 10:05 a.m.
- (Tigerland at 10:10 a.m. – talk with Pastor Rick about where you need the bus to get you)
In Nepal they call them momos.
In Japan gyoza.
In Korea mandu.
In Turkey manti.
(The food and the word may come from Turkic and Mongol horsemen during the 13th-14th centuries.)
In China they are known as jiaozi.
Dumplings.
You know them. You make them. You eat them. You love them. And you would change your weekend plans just to go to a party that has them.
Church of the Nations invites you to our Annual Dumpling Party this Friday, January 16 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of University Baptist Church. We especially invite new internationals and encourage you to bring new internationals so we can meet them welcome them and let them know about our activities. Children may certainly come (although there is not childcare). And yes – Americans are welcome too!
You can drive yourself to this event or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from Edward Gay at 5:45 p.m. then Tiger Towers at 5:48 p.m. finally Nicholson bus stop at 5:50 p.m. (We will also stop at Duplantier and Burbank/Jennifer Jean.)
Directions:
- Drive southeast from LSU on Highland Road
- Cross Lee Drive
- Turn left onto Leeward
- Turn into the first parking lot of University Baptist Church for the fellowship hall.
**If you have a small rolling pin – please bring it!**
“Hello! I am a sad and lonely dumpling. Will someone come eat me?”
Or gong fu xiong mao.
Church of the Nations invites you to movie night this Friday, December 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at University Baptist Church. We plan to show the movie “Kung Fu Panda” which is enjoyable for children and adults alike. There will be snacks, drinks, and delicious popcorn. Children are welcome. The activity is free.
You can drive yourself (many do) or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from Edward Gay at 6:45 p.m. then Tiger Towers at 6:48 p.m. and finally from Nicholson bus stop at 6:50 p.m. Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
