OUTREACH Missions Programs

 

MELL-1 (McKernan English Language Learning)

This is a Beginner-level class for people new to English and Canada.

 

STUDENTS

Registration is closed.

 

Course: 10 weeks (20 classes) from September 25 - December 4, 2024.

Class times:

Wednesday evenings:

  • Supper - 6:15 pm
  • Class - 7:00 – 8:45 pm

AND

Saturday mornings:

  • 9:45 – 11:45 am (Snack/coffee included)

Course Content:

  • Learn the English letters and their sounds
  • Speak and write basic English sentences using correct grammar
  • Small group discussions and activities using everyday English topics (family, food, numbers, weather, jobs, …and more)
  • Study the life of Jesus as found in the Bible

 

VOLUNTEERS

In 2023, MBC began offering beginner English classes to newcomers in response to the growing number of newcomers to Canada. (There were 47,000 newcomers to Alberta in 2023.) We know newcomers have unique needs and challenges through our refugee assistance program and interactions with refugees, foreign students, foreign workers, and those seeking permanent residence.

This MELL ministry seeks to support them and our MBC Mission statement:

Right Relationships: With God. One Another. Our Neighbour

By

  • Creating a welcoming space for newcomers within the local church
  • Building friendships cross-culturally with our new neighbours
  • Giving newcomers opportunities to discover/support their faith in Jesus Christ
  • Developing English skills to help them in their daily lives

Please consider volunteering for MELL this fall!