A Service for the Worship of God 'Celebrating the life of Hser Nay Chris' was held this morning in the filled sanctuary. So many people turned out to honor her. There was music by Kari Miller, prayers by Rev. John Endler, Rev. Nguyen Duc Ich and Pastor Gie Dor, Meditation by Rev. Daniel, a reading by Pastor Taw Nay Moo and a Remembrance by Maw Lay for the family. Music from members of the Karen Community was heartfelt.
My fondest memories of Hser Nay Chris are of her sitting in front of me on the floor in Pastor Gie Dor's apartment during the first two years of the Karen community arrival. That is where we started the English classes that outgrew that apartment into the church library. She was always ready to help by organizing groups, passing out papers, translating and making sure that I did a good job. I will miss her very much as will the rest of the Central Baptist congregation.
I have renamed the Thomas J Foran Annual Karen Youth Scholarship to the 'Hser Nay Chris Memorial Scholarship' in her honor. May her legacy live on!
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