CFNA 2016 Golf Event

Enjoyment & great fellowship!

“I wish I had met somebody like you when I came to this country 15 years ago… what you are doing shows me that you care about me!” This statement by Zina, a one-time refugee and now a member of the professional staff at Norwood Hills Country Club, after having helped orchestrate the CFNA event.

One of the strengths of Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA) is the valued support and participation of volunteers and donors driven by a sense of Christian service. In yet another display of commitment, 70 golfers from the Lutheran community and beyond, participated in the 2016 CFNA Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 11 at beautiful Norwood Hills. Led by a spirit of service, the Golf Committee members worked meticulously to make this a special time of fellowship, friend-raising and fundraising. Assisted by the professional Norwood Hills staff, the event was judged a great success by all who helped plan it.

great day. great golfers.

Blessed with good weather, the tournament was equally blessed by the participation of a wide spectrum of people interested in supporting CFNA. After a great afternoon of golf the participants, some accompanied by their spouses, gathered for a great dinner. During the after dinner program led by Rev. Greg Smith, participants received the personal testimony of CFNA client Shiva Gurung, who came to the USA as a refugee from Nepal and is now a member at Ascension Lutheran Church. Her story of hope and care received through the ministries of CFNA spoke directly to the purpose of CFNA and this event.

We were much encouraged by their testimonies, and are thankful for all who helped plan and organize this event, as well as for all the participants who contributed to its success.

By Rev. Stanish Stanley, Ph.D Christ Memorial Lutheran Church