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Dear Friends in Christ,
It is with great
pleasure to announce the arrival of the final three family members
of the Nabiyev family. On November 11, 2005, the father, mother,
and daughter were greeted by members of our committee, Lutheran
Children and Family Service (LCFS) staff members, and Azizbek and
grand daughter, Albina.
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Back from LCFS welcomes the three family members (photo left to
right; Azamzhon, Farida, and Sanam) as they arrived at Philadelphia
airport.
The Nabiyev family consists of a
three generation family unit. The grand parents are Azamzhon and
his wife Sanam. They have five children who are in the twenties and
thirties. The oldest is Avazzhon and his wife Elvira; their two
daughters are Albina and Madina. Next is Azizbek and his wife
Alfiya; their daughter is Dlyara. The next two brothers are Otabek
and Balabek. Finally the youngest member is the daughter Farida.
All family members were very happy to
be together as one family and there were many smiles when they
finally were reunited on November 11. Azamzhon and Sanam were very
grateful and wish to thank all our church members for the help we
have provided them to settle in our community.
On December 10, the Nabiyevs were
invited to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church’s Children’s Christmas Party.
The entire family was present and the family had an opportunity to
meet with Santa (Steve Gratias) for a group photograph.
Back Row Left to Right
Balabek, Avazz, Azam,
Otabek, Madina, Sanam, and Elvira.
Front Row Left to Right:
Azizz, Dlyara, Santa, Albina, Farida, and Alfiya.
We are now in the process of finding
jobs for the family. So far we have found jobs for three of the
men. We are still looking for jobs for three more of the family
members. Our committee asks for our church congregations to inquire
within our communities to seek employers who may have job
opportunities for the family members.
Once again we wish to thank our
church leaders, members, and volunteers who have supported this
ministry. Your help is very much appreciated by our committee and
members of the Nabiyev family.
Your Servants in Christ
Steve Gratias, Member of St. Luke’s
Lutheran Church, Dublin, PA
Pennridge Lutheran Refugee Committee
Co-Chair
Jim Garcia, Member of Trinity
Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA
Pennridge Lutheran Refugee Committee
Co-Chair |
Pennridge
Lutherans for Refugee
