Quick question: If you were looking for a church like Park Avenue in another city, what words would you enter into a Google search? I’d love to hear what you think.
Another question: What do you think of when you hear the word immigrant or refugee? More importantly, what does God think, and does Scripture have anything to say about this contentious issue? What myths about immigration and refugees need dismantling? How do we minister to them?
This Sunday, Khanh Nguyễn will be our guest during worship to talk about this and more. I know we can learn a lot from her, so I hope you can join us. If you’re joining us online, go to the online worship page at 10 AM CST.
Here’s a little more about Khanh.
Her family came to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam in the 70’s. A Lutheran church sponsored them, helped them settle in Minnesota, and introduced them to the good news of Jesus Christ.
Khanh’s journey includes being a missionary in Hawaii and Asia. She worked at the University of Northwestern St. Paul for 17 years where she directed the short-term missions and outreach program. She also taught courses in exegesis, race, culture, and ministry there. She’s been a leader in several multi-ethnic churches and walks alongside Africans settling African refugees in St. Paul. These experiences led her to form C3: Cultural Competency Consulting. She speaks & trains in areas of culture, race, multi-ethnic ministry, immigration & refugee advocacy, and Asian American issues.
See you Sunday!
Breathe Love,
Pastor Gregg
