The mission of ISM at Woodland Park Baptist Church is to reach
the nations that God has brought to Hammond with the love ofChrist,
by meeting the material and spiritual needs of
international students atSoutheastern Louisiana University.
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised. Genesis 28:15
The ISM at Woodland Park Baptist Church is an excellent way to meet other international students and to get to know the community. Some of the activities where you can get involved are:
ISM CONNECT Nights: Once a month we get together for a Movie Night, Game Nights, Karaoke Night, Cultural Night. Free dinner is provided and we learn about each other's cultures and customs through presentations, traditional foods or outfits.
International Friendship Family Program: This is an opportunity for international students to share their culture and customs with an American family, while learning about American customs and the local culture.
Transportation Network- SELU-ISM/RISE Transporation Network on facebook- join today ! ( provides volunteer rides for international students)
Facebook Group - Friends of Internationals- ISM- Hammond, La. ( get the latest news on events and services)TrT
Furniture, Bicycle Loan Food Pantry and Laundry: Christian churches in the area provide these items at no cost to international students until graduation.
Weekly Small Grow Groups ( friendly family- like groups that investigate God ) - Multiple locations and times- Call Dana Chastang @ 504-495-0386 or 985-345-4013 for more information
We invite you to be involved with International Student Ministries at Woodland Park Baptist Church as a student or volunteer. Contact Dana Chastang @ marcusanddana@bellsouth.net
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