International Friends
Welcome!
International Friends offers help and friendship to our international neighbors. All nationalities are welcome. We offer many classes and activities in easy English, especially for international adults and children. One of our staff members speaks Japanese, and we have the ability to translate materials into Japanese, Korean, German, and Spanish when needed.
Registration Information
Registration for the 2013-2014 will begin Monday, June 10, 2013. Information for the 2013-2014 registration will be posted here soon.
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year began Monday, May 14, 2012. Click here for information.
2012-2013 Class Information
Classes began September 17, 2012. Classes will end May 24, 2013. If you would like to visit our classes now, please contact us
Click here for English information you should know before the first day of class.
Click here for Japanese information you should know before the first day of class.
Click here for Korean information you should know before the first day of class.
Click here for Spanish information you should know before the first day of class.
Click here for a list of class locations.
Click here for a map of where to park.
2012-2013 Calendar
Click here for our 2012-2013 International Friends Calendar.
Quality childcare
While parents are in class we offer quality child care, $5 per family per day (click here for information)
Personal Help
Personal help is available for emergencies and special needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us.
Special events
Everyone is welcome to come to our special events, even if not in a class. Christmas and Easter celebrations are in easy English and other languages.
- 2012 international Friends Easter Celebration - Joe Castillo "SandStory"
- 2011 International Friends Christmas Celebration - Katherine Farnham
- 2011 International Friends Easter Celebration - Flourish Dance
- 2010 International Friends Christmas Celebration - Scott Holley
- 2010 International Friends Easter Celebration -- Ben Glenn "The Chalk Guy"
- 2009 International Friends Christmas Celebration -- The Magi
Free Bibles, videos, and other resources
Our resources are available in your language or easy English. Just ask us. We also have a small library of books to lend in various languages.
You are invited
You are always invited to enjoy St. Matthew worship services and any of our activities. Please tell us if we can help you with translation or introductions, or in any other way.
Japan Relief
- “God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble. The earth may fall apart. The mountains may fall into the middle of the sea. But we will not be afraid.” Psalm 46:1-3;11 神様は私たちの隠れ家、また力、そして苦難にあえぐ時の確実な助けです。 ですから、たとい全世界が吹っ飛び、山々が海に沈もうとも、こわがることはありません。 海よ、鳴りとどろき、白くあわ立つがよい。 山よ、激しく揺れ動くがよい。 天の軍勢の主は、確かに私たちの味方です。 ヤコブの神であるこのお方が、駆けつけて助けてくださいました。詩篇４６章１－３、１１節
- “Come to me, all of you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 重いくびきを負って働かされ、疲れはてている人たちよ。 さあ、わたしのところに来なさい。 あなたがたを休ませてあげましょう。 マタイの福音書１１章２８節
- “Call out to me when trouble comes. I will save you. And you will honor me." Psalm 50:15 困難に出会った時、わたしにすがってほしいのです。 そうすれば、わたしは助けの手を差し伸べ、あなたがたはわたしの栄誉をたたえてくれるでしょう。 詩篇５０章１５節
- “I look up to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord. He is the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 私は、山に住むという神々に、助けを仰ぐべきなのでしょうか。いいえ、真の助けは、山々を造られた神様から来るのです。 この神様は、天もお造りになりました。 詩篇１２１章１－２
Click here for more information on Japan Relief, resources and agencies you may support. This link will be updated regularly.