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Afghan Ministry Update
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all of the generous St. Peter's parishioners and Outreach Committee for supporting our Afghan neighbors. We are also thankful for the opportunity to be in community with our Afghan neighbors.
Thanks to everyone who purchased pillows at last week's coffee hour. The women who made the pillows are delighted that you like them. If you would like a different size, style or fabric, they are taking custom orders. They just received a donation of a beautiful red velvet fabric. Let us know if you'd like a red velvet pillow or two for Christmas!
Last Sunday, volunteers from Trinity Episcopal Church and several other volunteers hosted a social event for Afghan men. Afghan women and volunteers prepared a sumptuous feast, many gallons of tea were consumed (Afghans do not drink alcohol) and indoor games were played. It was gratifying to visit with the men and see how far they have come in settling into homes, jobs and the community. Everyone had fun visiting with their Afghan and American friends.
Most of the men are now working in factory jobs. Just in time for winter, only a few men need to walk or ride bikes to work. Most are carpooling with the guys who have cars. We're praying that the roads stay clear of ice as a lot of men work second shift and are driving home at midnight or 1 AM.
Thanks to a grant from the Outreach Committee, we have purchased winter footwear for men who need it, as well as winter coats for new arrivals who were not here last winter. The last of these items will be delivered to recipients next week.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hansi and Karen
Photos: volunteers for the men's social event
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