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Prayer Partner Letter

February 2012

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“A new command I give you: Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 

By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35

 

WE PRAISE GOD FOR . . .

·         The leadership of Pastor Will Miller in the After School Tutoring program.

·         The good efforts of Rev. Adefris Mekasha, and those working with him, as they continue to bring New Americans into the circle of CFNA-sponsored programs, events, and ministries.

·         The many difficult situations faced by CFNA volunteers . . . situations which give them opportunity to share the love of Jesus.

·         The fellowship banquet for New Americans hosted by Ascension Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 5, where approximately 25 Bhutanese New Americans participated in this special event.

·         The great help given by volunteers from SLU.

·         The African boys who are beginning to like hiking in the woods as much as our CFNA volunteer does.

·         His faithfulness . . . His promise to help in every situation.  All we have to do is ask.

·         The approximately 20 Bhutanese New Americans who have become members of Ascension Lutheran Church during the past 12 months.

·         Seminarians Brett Satkowiak and Mark Hunsaker for their help and faithful participation at the Peace Center.

WE THANK GOD FOR . . .

·         His blessing of continual support from the Lutheran Foundation for the many programs of CFNA.

·         The successful medical screening event at the Peace Center on Saturday, February 4, in which 20 New Americans received services – several of them having never previously visited the Peace Center nor any of the CFNA-sponsored functions.

·         His protection as we travel with New Americans to various CFNA-related programs.

·         The willingness of CRAVE Ministries to partner with CFNA for work among New Americans.

·         Prayer warriors who spend time sitting in wheel chairs, or waiting in a grocery store line to lift up CFNA volunteers in prayer.

·         The growth of Home Bible Studies, adult ESL classes, the Health and Wellness program, and the After School Tutoring program.

 

WE ASK GOD FOR . . .

·         Employment blessings for a Somali friend so that he can pay his rent.

·         His blessing on three New Americans who will be taking their citizenship exams in February.

·         Healing blessings, peace, and strength of faith for Health and Wellness volunteer, Margie Doias, who has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma and has begun chemo treatments.

·         Support of others and confidence for Mariah to begin the process of bringing her refugee husband here from Liberia.

·         Healing and patience during recuperation of former volunteer, Elizabeth Spencer, who has suffered a basement stair steps fall and is recovering from numerous broken bones and a concussion.

·         A young New American who is having trouble at school and at home . . . that God would keep him from bigger trouble.

·         Providing Gethsemane Lutheran Church with a pastor gifted in outreach, that the many New Americans living in the community around the church will hear the name of Jesus and His message of forgiveness and salvation.

·         His blessing on a CFNA volunteer who is home schooling his children, that he will have quality time with them even as he fulfills his obligation to transport New Americans to medical appointments.

·         His leading two New American families to send their children to attend Green Park Lutheran School and Peace Lutheran’s Daycare program that they might come to know Jesus.

Christian Friends of New Americans

Peace Center for New Americans: 4019 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

Business Office: 4019 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118 * 314-351-1740 or 314-517-8513 * E-mail: mail@cfna-stl.org  * Website: www.cfna-stl.org

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