New Roots Ministry

"The Nations Have Come to Us!" workshop was a good time. Thanks to New Roots Ministry founder Carl Bruxvoort for providing some history, as well as biblical perspective on immigration. Board member Simplice Noutsougan discussed his family's immigration experience, and migration patterns of west Africans. Former Board member William Daldoum described his family's immigration experience, and migration patterns of east Africans. The variety of food and beverages from other countries provided a nice touch as well.

I appreciate groups that want a cross-cultural experience. Though this group of mostly seniors are just across the Minnesota state-line, hanging out in immigrant establishments in Sioux Falls is quite different from rural and small town MN. We started by going to La Luna Cafe and getting some education from Salvador about central American migration. Next, Alicia at LSS' Center for New Americans offered an excellent educational hour about refugees and other immigrants, and how LSS, as a regional agency, assists many of them. We went to Hagere Restaurant for authentic Ethiopian cuisine. We shopped at Mogadishu Store, which is always entertaining. Finally, my friend, Ahmed, hopped on our bus for the final 10 minutes, sharing from his African Muslim perspective about his deep desire for world peace, and how he and I, with different backgrounds, have a good friendship.

"The Nations Have Come to Us!" New Roots Ministry is hosting a gathering. 1) Founder, Carl Bruxvoort, will offer Bible reflection on immigration. 2) Board members will share their stories of immigration. 3) Good ethnic foods & beverages will be served. WHEN? Saturday, May 9, 9:00--11:30AM. WHERE? Empower Campus' Community Room, 1915 E. 8th St, Sioux Falls. RSVP is not required, but if you think you might come, please let us know.

"The Nations Have Come to Us!" New Roots Ministry is hosting a gathering. 1) Founder, Carl Bruxvoort, will offer Bible reflection on immigration. 2) Board members will share their stories of immigration. 3) Good ethnic foods & beverages will be served. WHEN? Saturday, May 9, 9:00--11:30AM. WHERE? Empower Campus' Community Room, 1915 E. 8th St, Sioux Falls. RSVP is not required, but if you think you might come, please comment here or FB message us.