Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these...”  (John 14:12)

IFI’s annual annual fundraising event: “2021 Making a World of Difference” was held online on April 24th. The 430 people in attendance heard an inspiring program, were able to video chat with folks at their table and move around in a virtual building to interact with guests at other tables. 

The program was an amazing testimony of the power of God’s love being extended to international students through hospitality!

A current PhD student from India shared that the warm welcome and hospitality he received, from IFI staff and volunteers through home visits and cultural events, was the beginning of his spiritual journey.

From the volunteer point of view there was an inspirational testimony from an IFI family who felt led by God to host 3 different students during the pandemic!

IFI’s CEO, Rich Mendola, passionately talked about how outreach to internationals is an open door to the nations and that when we open the doors of our homes and hearts to internationals this softens their hearts and allows them to be able to hear and receive the gospel.

 

Finally, some former international students from China and Sweden shared how 25 years ago they met Jesus through IFI in Columbus and are now showing hospitality and friendship to internationals in Sweden. Do you want to hear more? You’ll want to watch the 30 minute video of the program and share it with your friends! Visit: ifipartners.org/watch . 

In addition, the donations provided from the event allowed IFI to meet some of its financial goals. There is still time for you to help support IFI’s efforts in Columbus by donating to the  IFI Columbus Designated Projects fund.

A SPECIAL THANKS to our event sponsors: