Open House (posted by Clive)

'OPEN HOUSE' @ Emmanuel
~~ Multicultural and International ~~
we welcome all visitors to Loughborough
from other nations, to an atmosphere of warmth and friendship
the 'Lounge' at Emmanuel Church Centre - 43 Forest Road

Hello Friend,

If this could be placed in your weekly church newsheet, then it would be appreciated. Thankyou

International 'OPEN HOUSE' - Loughborough can be a very lonely place for people from overseas, and ‘Open House’, helps to ease friendships between people of different cultures and nations; our 'mission statement' being "a place where people from overseas can be loved and accepted, and where they can make friends in a safe environment". We pray that 'Open House' will facilitate interaction between people of different cultures, to the mutual benefit of all ~ especially that those who have never had the opportunity of even hearing about Him, may be introduced to our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. What better example of friendship evangelism could one ask for!

Meeting in the Emmanuel Church 'Lounge' most Sundays from 2pm to 4pm, we provide light refreshments, and overseas students, academics and other visitors to Loughborough are encouraged to relax, chat, play board-games etc. Occasionally we arrange quizzes, outings, etc.

‘Open House’ is served, on a rota basis, by a very small group of volunteers from local churches, however as the number of visitors is growing week by week we welcome other mature Christian men and women to join us in this delightful ministry.

Our website is: http://openhouselboro.blogspot.com. Guy Stokes (01162 362495) and Clive & Judith Hilton (01509 561013) would be delighted to tell you more about 'Open House'. Or why not pop in one Sunday afternoon for a 'cuppa!