Partnership with POBLO!
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rev. Duane Maas
Christian Friends of New Americans are wonderful partners with People of the Book Lutheran Outreach as POBLO initiates new work in the St. Louis area. POBLO’s primary focus will be reaching the Muslim population. The two organizations can share information with one another to connect immigrants with those who can best minister in their language and culture. This partnership enables expanded sources for new contacts, sharing information, volunteer training and centers for helping immigrant populations.
POBLO Arabic speaking missionaries Hady and Vickie Matta have relocated to the St. Louis area from California at the beginning of this year. As experienced evangelists from Egypt, they have already made many contacts with immigrants and have identified recent converts and seekers with whom they will soon begin having Bible Study.
On February 6th Mrs. Cynthia Kahn led a training workshop at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO. Attendees received information about the development and effective work of International Friendship Centers (IFCs). St. John’s will be the location of the first of what we intend will be many IFCs in the area. IFCs offer various classes to help immigrants with needed skills in their new country. Social interaction and events are a vital part so that volunteers from area congregations build relationships with immigrants.
Anyone interested in volunteering or starting an IFC, scheduling presentations, Mission Sundays, classes on understanding Islam, or reaching Immigrants through personal relationships may call Duane Maas 636-294-5302 or Hady Matta 909-363-0030.
By Rev. Duane Maas POBLO Regional Coordinator
