Trivia Night 2016

Vesna painting a beautiful outdoor scene

Shresta with other bingo players

Trivia players

CFNA held its ninth annual Trivia Night on Saturday, November 12th, at Webster Gardens Lutheran Church with over 275 in attendance. They were welcomed by Pastor Joel Christensen and enjoyed a delicious mostaccioli dinner. Thanks to Rich and Charlie’s for the donation of salad and bread and to bakers from Peace, Webster Gardens, Christ Memorial, and Concordia Lutheran Churches for the delicious homemade cookies. Following the meal, trivia competition and bingo games began. Jerry Wendt served as emcee for the evening. Joanie Harwell and Pastor Stanish Stanley read this year’s trivia questions. Jerry and Joyce Birk served as bingo callers. Claire the Clown entertained the bingo players with fun magic tricks and other shenanigans! Throughout the evening, a silent auction offering baskets, gift certificates, and a wonderful assortment of other items was held. While all of these activities were going on, Vesna Delevska, a New American herself, created a beautiful painting which was one of the auction items.

Many helping hands, including many CFNA scholarship students, contributed to the success of the evening. Volunteers sought and picked up donations, prepared food, wrote trivia questions, organized registration, sorted auction items, set up tables and chairs, and served in countless other ways. Folk dancers, under the direction of Diana Wolf, a Webster member, entertained the attendees during one of the Trivia breaks.

CFNA is especially grateful to the congregation of Webster Gardens Lutheran Church for the use of their facilities and for their helpful support.  Appreciation is also expressed to our generous donors and sponsors for their gifts.  Thanks to all who gave, all who came, and all who served!  Proceeds from the evening will assist CFNA in its Christ-centered ministry to immigrants and refugees in the greater St. Louis area.

By Bonnie Matzat Concordia, Kirkwood

Photos by Rudy Blank