Sixth Annual CFNA Golf Benefit

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Christian Friends of New Americans welcomed 103 golfers to Norwood Hills Country Club for their Sixth Annual CFNA Golf Benefit on Tuesday, October 9. All the golfers appreciated the sunshine and warm weather as they took to the links for this great event. We had 45 new players this year, and we think they will join us again. We had seven generous corporate sponsors as well as seventeen individuals, congregations, and organizations sponsoring holes on the well-manicured golf course.

It was a tremendous blessing to have the largest group ever gather for this worthwhile benefit tournament, which will help resettle New Americans in the Saint Louis area. There are so many challenges as people resettle to a new country, a new language, and a new home.

After all the drives, chips, and putts were done, the teams and guests enjoyed sharing golf stories and fellowship at the hospitality hour and dinner at the clubhouse.

Pastor Greg Smith welcomed all the participants, and the evening program began.

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A moving and powerful testimony by Pastor Mike Okine reminded all of us of the power of God’s love in Christ to change lives and empower people to reach out to those in need.

Donations and gifts continue to come in, and we do not have the total amount as of this writing. What we do know is that God has worked in the hearts and lives of all of us.

We hope and pray that next year we will continue this tradition and expand the wonderful ministry of Christian Friends of New Americans.

By Rev. Eric Erkkinen Photos by Ron Virus and Rev. Eric Erkkinen.