Trivia Night 2019!

Trivia 2019 was a record-breaker! With approximately 300 in attendance and more than $17,500 netted, CFNA has much to be thankful for. This twelfth annual Trivia Night was held on Saturday, November 16, and graciously hosted by Webster Gardens Lutheran Church.

After a welcome from Webster member Kathy Odegard, attendees heard a brief but inspirational story of Gagan Gurung, whose recently-published biography, The Unexpected Missionary, relates his journey from being a Hindu-Buddhist in Nepal to becoming a Christian and an American citizen. He and a group of young Nepali singers treated the audience to a musical presentation in their native language.

Trivia was, of course, the focus of the event with Joanie Harwell and Rev. Stanish Stanley reading this year’s questions. Throughout the evening, a silent auction offered baskets, gift certificates, and a wonderful assortment of other items, including Cardinals and other sports memorabilia. During one of the intermissions, Grace Ho, from Vietnam and a CFNA scholarship student attending Lutheran South, delighted the audience with her personal testimony.

Many helping hands contributed to the success of the evening. Volunteers sought and picked up donations, wrote trivia questions, organized registration, sorted auction items, set up tables and chairs, and served in countless other ways. The participants were the immediate beneficiaries. As multiyear participant Lisa Clark put it, “I love coming to the CFNA trivia night, as it is a great way to connect with my Ascension family as well as my CFNA family from around the area. This event is a great time to celebrate the incredible ministry of CFNA in connecting New Americans to all that they need—especially their need for Jesus.”

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. Proceeds from the event assist CFNA in reaching out with the Gospel message to immigrants and refugees in our area. Thanks to all who gave, all who came, and all who served. It was a wonderful evening! 

By Bonnie Matzat Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood

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Scholarship student, Grace Ho made everyone laugh uproariously when she told the story of her dedicated math teacher chasing her upstairs and downstairs to complete her math test only to have her give the wrong answer!