Report by ISI Staff Ron Bunyard & Jeff Newpher

February 10-11 was a great weekend with the students. Our DFW ministry teamed with our new ministry in Houston to offer a weekend for students focused on relationship building with new students and gave us a chance to share the gospel with them while we team with new church partners in Houston.

Our ISI ministry in Houston is new and we are excited about what God is doing through our staff and volunteers. This trip to the Johnson Space Center and Kemah in Houston allowed us to take some of our students from our ministry here in Arlington to experience the Space Center and other sites in Houston. We had the opportunity to hear from a current astronaut, Joe Tanner who shared his testimony and about his faith in Christ.

The Result…

“Space Weekend” on Saturday was wonderful. The Space Center Houston tour, and the Dinner and Astronaut Joe Tanner’s Presentation at First Baptist Church Pasadena–with 120 international students and 70 others in attendance

Sunday morning was a great time of learning as Clarence Shaw shared his life story with the students, overnight Hosts and others. Worship at the church was touching, as the international students were recognized and welcomed. “I’ll never forget watching international students sing along with the rest of us! Lunch at The Kemah Boardwalk was great. The only downside was having to say “good-bye” afterward.” shared Jeff Newpher, new ISI City Director for Houston.

Here are some links to Jeff Newpher’s pictures of the event: Students Arriving at Space Center Houston, Students at the DInner with Astronaut Joe Tanner, Students enjoying the boardwalk at Kemah.