Sue Fiehler, Volunteer of the Month

A ministry such as CFNA requires the hands, feet, voices, minds, and smiles of many volunteers to fulfill its purpose. Susan Fiehler is one such volunteer. She is originally from Altenburg, Missouri. She retired several years ago after a career as an OB/GYN ultrasound stenographer and was seeking a place where she could devote a few hours of her time in addition to serving alongside her congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Soulard. There was a need for volunteers to serve meals to children at the CFNA After School Tutoring program and she thought “I can do that.” She feels it is important to give the kids a warm smile, something good to eat, and a safe, warm place for them to be that also provides help with schoolwork. She has even discovered the childrens’ affinity for ranch dressing and ketchup and plans to keep the Peace Center kitchen well-stocked. When she is not volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her brother, reading, hiking, and kaffeeklatsch with her neighbors.

You used to think to be a missionary you had to get vaccinated, and you had to get a passport and visa and all that, but now all you need is a pair of good shoes. Strap on your shoes and get to work because people in need are all around us, she said.

Thank you to Susan and to all the volunteers who help CFNA in its mission to connect with and serve New Americans in the St. Louis area and beyond. For more information on how you can help, visit cfna-stl.org/volunteer.