International House

To end the semester we had a fabulous Masquerade where everyone either brought a mask from home or made one at the party. It was neat to see people’s talent and creativity! It was a nice break in the middle of dead week, just before finals hit hard. Thanks to everyone for coming!!

Click to see more Masquerade pics

I want to really encourage everyone to attend one of the interest groups this week! They are a great way to break down our BIG iHouse family & provide a time where we can get to know one another in a less busy setting. A smaller group allows for deeper conversations and a small group is just an amazing way to bond with friends. So make an effort to join one this week! Here is what will be going on for this Thursday, April 24.

:: SOCCER ::

It’s time for the iHouse soccer stars to show off their skillz! (yes, with a ‘z’) If you want to join in meet at the Anderson Park fields at 4:30.

Questions or need directions?

Ask: Traci - wherestraci@gmail.com

:: ICE CREAM & GAMES ::

If soccer isn’t your thing, no worries. A group will be meeting at the big fountain on University Drive (by Ben & Jerry’s and Blue Baker) to enjoy ice cream [I suggest the Dublin Mudslide! :)] and board games! Meet at the fountain at 7:00 p.m.

Questions or Directions? Contact Sarah - ladysarahjane@gmail.com

Another option is to go to both groups!!! This would lead to the most fun possible and I highly suggest it.

See you on Thursday!!! ~ Sarah

Cheryl turned 30(!!!) on April 15, and she invited us all to her apartment pool area to celebrate on Sunday, April 13. We had so much fun!! We ate delicious Schlotsky’s sandwiches, fruit & chips and lots of great dessert. Some folks played sand volleyball while others played board games or just enjoyed the sunshine. Early in the afternoon, some of the guys threatened to throw Cheryl in the pool, but we were able to keep them from it. Later, however, they got her!! And once they tossed her in the water, they began targeting others…Monica, Yonnie and Haley were all thrown in as well. It was a wonderful day of celebration, and even Simon was here from Singapore to enjoy the festivities. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHERYL!!

See more pics from Cheryl’s Birthday Pool Party here

This spring break 2008, a group of seven AFCers and Kelly went to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The weather was fine and not as cold as expected.The eight of us split up and stayed at the home of three host families for a week. We went to the Church and got to know people of different age groups. We were so blessed with the hospitality that our host families and people from Albuquerque had shown us. For a few days, we went to the children’s home and helped with painting, taking some trash out, organizing the office, etc. We went up to the mountain and took some pictures of the serene landscape and us. After the last day of work, we visited the Botanical Garden and the Aquarium to see some lively sea creatures. We also went snow sledding which was tons of fun. I really enjoyed our time spent together and forming relationships with each other. I hope that we can go to Albuquerque again!

Here are some pictures to share with y’all:

group shot by a GIANT watering can

eating lunch at the children’s home

performing skits for the church youth group

sledding in the snow!!

albuquerque at night