After getting to know us a little on the Friday nights, we will be encouraging those interested to join a “housegroup”. These are a mixture of Chinese and English people, meeting in an English home on a weeknight evening. The evening involves some chatting together with refreshments, singing, discussion, and a brief time when those who wish can share things to pray about.

The initial discussion topics will involve issues in which English and Chinese culture may be compared – and you can try out your English!

• Wedding and Marriage
• Environment Issues
• Children and Family
• Influences of Film and Media

You will be collected from and returned to Preston town centre.

Do take opportunity on Friday nights to talk with Chinese students who came last year about their experiences in housegroups, and decide whether you would like to join one.

International students experience of the House group

How Rihanna enjoyed the House Group

一年前，我到了这个陌生的城市开始一段新的生活。在网络上我找到了King’s Church并且参加了一个家庭聚会。这里的每一个人都像家人一样的对待我，帮助我。在这个家庭聚会里，我知道了一些当地的文化，了解了一个不同的宗教还结交了一些好朋友。有时我们一起读圣经讨论彼此不同的意见。周末的时候，我们常常一起出去野餐或者是游览一些有趣的地方。一年后，我爱上了在Preston的生活，和朋友们一起享受着在King’s Church里的快乐的时光和美好的记忆

One year ago, I came here to begin a new life in Preston. I found out about King’s Church on the internet and went to a house group. Everyone in the house group treats and helps me like my family. In the house group, I came to know some local culture, a different religion and to make some good friends. Sometimes we read the bible and talk about different opinions with each other. On the weekend, we often go out for a picnic or visiting some interesting places. One year later, I love the life in Preston and enjoy the happy hours and good memories with my friends in King’s Church.

Andy sharing about the House Group

当我恐惧的迷失在这个完全陌生国家的时候，我幸运的被这些可爱天使围绕，并且通过他们，有丰丰富富的得着。Housegroup中的小吃饱足了我们的身体，从圣经而来的美妙且意义的话语却更是打开了我们的心灵。在这里，我不仅仅收获了宝贵的友谊，更为重要的是，我找到了生命的意义。当你踏入一个孤单的冰冷国家的时候，不要迷茫，我亲爱的朋友，从我们Housegroup而来的爱将引领你归家。来吧，参与我们的Housegroup，享受，感受，并找到真正的快乐！

When I was lost in a totally strange Country with fear, I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by these lovely angels. Through them, I have been fully blessed in every provision. Within the Housegroup, the snacks satisfy our bodies, but the elegant and meaningful words from the bible open our mind and spirit. I have gained not only the amazing friendship in it, but more I found the purpose of life. When you step into a lonely cold country, don't be perplexed, my dear friend, the love from our Housegroup will lead you Home. Come, join in, enjoy it, be joyful, and rejoice!