Friends for Dinner: Host a Student for a Christmas Meal

Did you know you can engage in global mission without leaving Hong Kong? Every year, thousands of international students come to our city for higher education, many from places with little to no access to the Gospel, now facing the holidays far from home. What if your dining table became their home away from home?

This Christmas, in partnership with Bridges International Hong Kong, we are launching Friends for Christmas (F4XMAS) as part of our broader Friends for Dinner initiative.

Inviting a student to share a meal with you is local mission in action. Opening our doors is a simple yet powerful way to live out the Gospel, extending Christ’s love through warm hospitality while enriching our own faith through genuine cross-cultural connection.

Who Can Host?

Hosting is open to everyone! Whether you are single, living with flatmates, a couple, a family, or a Care Group serving together, your dining table can be a space for gospel connection.

Key Dates

Hosting Window: Any time between December 13 – 27, 2026 (you choose the date that works best for your schedule!)
Sign-Up Deadline: December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Debrief Form: December 31, 2026 (Thursday)

How It Works:

1. Sign Up: Complete the quick online form to share your available dates, household setup, and capacity (hosts typically welcome 2 to 4 students).
   
   
2. Briefing & Prayer - Join one mandatory orientation session to get everyone on the same page:
   1. In-Person: Sunday, Nov 29 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (2/F Living Room, Island ECC)
   2. Online via Zoom: Saturday, Dec 5 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3. Get Matched & Connect: We will introduce you to your matched students so you can confirm exact dates and directions.

What to Expect

Hosting can be as simple as an informal home-cooked dinner, a traditional festive meal, or even treating students out at a local restaurant. Afterward, feel free to play board games, head out for a neighborhood walk, or simply enjoy cross-cultural conversation and build a new friendship!

Ready to open your home and heart this season?

Sign Up Here

For questions, please contact