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Is an outreach ministry to immigrants and
refugees in the greater St. Louis area, a mission society
and Registered Service Organization (RSO) of the
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our mission is to be involved in
relationships with New Americans with whom we can
share the Gospel through caring words and actions.
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Exists to mobilize St. Louis Christians to
show God’s love in Jesus, raise up spiritual leaders, and plant
worshipping communities.
- Ministry is done through:
- Building intentional relationships with new Americans
- Bible study involving one-on-one or group study
- Human care ministries provided through committed
congregations
- Committed Christians willing to share their talents in areas
such as:
- teaching English-as-a-Second- Language
- mentoring a new American family
- leading an individual or group Bible study
- volunteering as a camp counselor
- sharing computer knowledge
- driving for special events
- coaching a sports team
- babysitting occasionally
- cooking a meal
- Seeks to partner with churches, organizations, and
individuals committed to cross-cultural ministry by:
- Mobilizing a network of encouragers to provide prayer and
financial support
- Connecting with outreach-minded small groups in
congregations
- Engaging youth and other groups in servant ministries
- Establishing committed congregational representatives for
CFNA
- Linking with local, experienced cross-cultural church
workers
- Helps New Americans needing:
- Practice speaking English
- Information about life in the U.S.
- Friends to help them adjust
- Transportation assistance
- Help with obtaining household goods
- Jesus’ love communicated with them!
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