The Mkurnali/ Calvary Youth Connection

I am still so in awe of this news I hardly know how to begin. The Calvary United Methodist Church of Nashville, TN runs a youth group that recently took the initiative to raise money for the Mkurnali Association youth in Tbilisi, via GYR. The Calvary UMC has been a gracious donor to GYR in the past, and the church has a deep-ingrained practice of public service and charity. Despite knowing this, I was still completely astounded to learn that the teenage youth group, on their own volition, raised $745 for the Mkurnali youth in Georgia.

The Calvary youth learned of Mkurnali when GYR friend Anne Brown gave a presentation to the congregation. The group, lead by Jennifer Oaks, made bracelets that they later sold at an Alternative Gift Fair function. The Calvary youth has demonstrated exceptional leadership, and it is truly lovely that they have made this effort to reach out to their peers in Tbilisi. The GYR board, Mkurnali director, and especially, especially the Mkurnali kids are all touched by the generosity and goodwill of the Calvary youth.

Many thanks to the Calvary United Methodist Church for its continuing support! Thanks to Anne Brown for helping us make this connection! But most of all, thanks to the Calvary youth, it is a real honor to be involved in your efforts!