Celebration and Invitation
/A little over 10 years ago numbers of Nepali refugees began arriving in St. Louis. Among them were two young men by the name of Nabin Samal and Ratna Mangar. They, together with a few others, started a small Home Bible Fellowship which rather quickly took the name Anugraha (Grace) Church. This church is now affiliated with St. John’s Lutheran Church and both Nabin and Ratna are now LCMS pastors.
From these humble beginnings the church has grown to approximately 50 people, all of them now confirmed members of St. John’s. Their journey has been marked by powerful worship and fervent prayer combined with a deep sense of fellowship. As Rev. Samal has shared, “We have seen the hand of God move in miraculous ways, providing for our needs, guiding our steps and opening doors to greater service.”
A 10 year Anniversary and Thanksgiving celebration will take place at St. Johns Lutheran Church on Saturday September 14 beginning at 11:00 am. You are cordially invited to join with the Nepali Lutheran Community for a time of special music, a message of thanksgiving and prayers along with an event video. A very nice lunch will also be provided.
Should questions remain, please be in touch with Rev. Nabin Samal at nabinsamal8@gmail.com.
