On Tuesday, August 16, more than 20 New American youngsters came to the CFNA Peace Center to receive book bags filled with school supplies. All of them are members of refugee families from Afghanistan, Nepal, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Nigeria and more. Each was thrilled to not only receive the book bags, but to meet their CFNA tutors as well.

CFNA takes this opportunity to express its sincere thanks to Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood for their generous donation of bags and supplies. Additional bags were also received from the members of Timothy Lutheran Church, as well as from individual donors like Ed and Julainne Luhmann. Each bag was personally handed to each recipient by one of the numerous tutors in attendance. Additionally, words of hope and inspiration were provided by CFNA Chairman, Rev. Allan Buckman, followed by a prayer and a blessing by Mrs. Jennifer Janssen, one of the volunteer tutors. The highlight of the entire event was provided by the happy faces and joyful smiles of the students themselves, as they cheered each other on while each received their gift. Truly, the message of Christ’s love echoed throughout the entire event.

Thanks again to the generous members of Concordia Lutheran Church and all the others who contributed the book bags, school supplies, time and effort required to turn this event into a pleasant and happy reality.

Prepared by Rev. Stanish Stanley

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