Vern Gunderman - Volunteer Of The Month

Volunteer of the Month

REV. VERN GUNDERMANN

rev. vern gundermann (left) with dr. john lautenschlager at the cfna walk-a-thon.

As a pastor of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, Reverend Vern Gundermann has served parishes in Arcadia, IA, Madison, WI, Plymouth, MN and Kirkwood, MO. Presently he serves as the administrator of Pastoral Care for Lutheran Senior Services.

His more than 50 years of service include nearly 10 years as a CFNA Associate. Here he shares his experience as a volunteer reaching out to New Americans.

“My paternal grandparents arrived in America in 1886, and were welcomed by Christian friends and relatives. We descendants are committed to be as welcoming as they were welcomed.

“Those grandparents would also welcome 13 children into this new land from the farm they settled in Fulda, Minnesota. I was born in that farm house as well. My brother still farms that land, and they are now welcoming new Americans from many places into this rural area.

“How much more significant is it that we welcome new Americans into our great city. It is a joy for me to serve on the steering committee, provide some of the devotions and Bible Studies at the Peace Center and to be in support of activities like the golf tournament to help fund our efforts serving as Christian Friends of New Americans!“

Thanks Vern, for your commitment and your service!