One thing we have learned about international student ministry over the years is that it really is a team effort. We have some wonderful volunteers who contribute to our Friday night dinners and Bible studies. RutheAnn Aldridge, for example, is indispensible. She comes to all the planning meetings and prepares the meal for about 30 students and volunteers once a month. She helps with rides from the university to our house every Friday, and is involved with leading discussion groups and Bible studies on a regular basis.

We also have two wonderful families in our Sunday School class at Fielder Road who have taken on occasional hosting of the UTA Friday night group. Rob and Sunday Phillips live just minutes from UTA. They are a somewhat international family with Sunday being from the Philippines. She also works in the library at UTA. They have 3 daughters who love to mingle with the students and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The other couple is Al and Sherry Johnson. They recently updated their game room and were excited to open their home to international students last month for the first time. Everyone enjoyed their comfortable home and warm hospitality.