Dear MCS Parents:

The MCS Middle School is once again excited to host 34 7th & 8th grade students from Wenyuan Middle School in Zhuhai, China. Last year this was a highlight as our students and staff enjoyed interacting and sharing Jesus with new friends from far away and our host families reported excitement for the experiences they had in their home. This year we have gone back through the feedback to create even better conditions for everyone to be successful.  The students will arrive on Sunday, January 27th, at 4:00 pm and will leave on Saturday, February 2nd, at 8:00 am . 

We are looking for families who would like to host two males or two females in their home for the 6 nights.   

Why Does MCS Do This?
Given my experiences in China, it is clear to me that an opportunity for MCS to host Middle School students for a short period of time would yield eternal benefits in these areas:

  • The opportunity to share Christ's Love with those who may not have heard of Him.
  • The opportunity for our students to have interactions with students just like them who live a world away.
  • The opportunity to further expose our students to cultural diversity.
  • We want to build upon the success of our first year of hosting.

Details of Interest
  • Most of the students have been learning English since 1st grade. They are also savvy on translation apps.
  • These students are very excited to see what life is like in an American school and home.
  • We will once again have Cultural Experience Coordinators. They will be available at anytime for guidance and will provide you with resources and training before the students arrive.
  • We will be providing conversation starters and details from the day for the dinner table, etc. We will also provide guidance on how to integrate Jesus into the discussion.
  • Because the in-home arrangements will be by gender, the students can stay in the same room and may prefer that.
  • Host homes will receive $50 per night per child to help with costs associated with having more people in the home.
  • Host families will receive the students at a Beach Bonfire Party on Sunday, January 27th, from 4:00 pm - 6:00pm.
  • One night during the week, MCS will host a Bowling get together for host families and any others who want to attend.

2018 Host Family Testimonials
  • One of the best “yes” opportunities our family has experienced! The culture, interaction, Jesus talks, being flexible and intentional was such an incredible blessing on our entire family!   -MCS Family
  • The experience was a beautiful service experience for the whole family. It was such a tangible way for our children to practice hospitality and the daily exercise of making sure the needs of others were met before their own. Our home was filled with joy and laughter and we grew to love our guests in a very short time!  -MCS Family
  • This was a humbling experience to be the hands and feet of Jesus by living our faith through opening our home to non- believers. Any glimmer of HIS love and light that we showed is ONE for God.   -MCS Family

If you would like to be considered as a host family, please CLICK HERE and sign up by Sunday, January 13th . We are also working to provide a communication opportunity between the two families before the students arrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for MCS, our families and the students from China. Please join me in praying over this experience and that His Glory is revealed in mighty ways!