Leaving Santa Cruz!
My Dear Friends,
I can't believe my time here in Bolivia has already come to an end. In 5 days, I spoke 13 times and had the incredible privilege of leading over 143 people (that we could count) to the LORD! What a privilege it has been to see the transformation of the hearts of men, women and especially children as they experience the realization that Jesus is real and He is alive today!
Before I say anything more, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers and financial support. You are my partners and coworkers in this "Mission of Hope" as we share the gospel and see the transformation in the spiritual lives of so many people in Bolivia and throughout the world.
This trip was awesome! I was able to share my testimony on both TV and radio, had an opportunity to place bibles in the hands of women who once lived a life of drugs and prostitution on the streets and brought Beanie Babies to children in a Cancer Hospital.
My time at the hospital was absolutely amazing. I spent half a day there with tears in my eyes the entire time. Many of the kids were terminally ill, primarily because of the lack of suitable cancer treatment that's available to us here in America.
Nonetheless, I was able to visit each and every child's bed, personally speak one-on-one to each parent and gave a Beanie Baby to each child. It brought such a joy to my heart to offer hope that only Jesus can give. There’s something magical in seeing a parents face turn from hopeless to hopeful. Thank you, LORD!
Please join me in praying for all the new believers. As you know, seeking God is easy to say, but difficult to put into practice every day. Pray that they'll stay focused on Jesus and will be willing to walk with Him no matter what the cost. Pray also for the pastors and Christian leaders in the area churches who now have the awesome privilege of following through with their discipleship.
Thanks again for your ongoing support! Pray for God's continued wisdom and guidance as Jeff and I make plans to return to Brazil in May.
Continuing in His Service,
Bernadette Todd
Posted by Bernadette at March 22, 2010 06:02 AM
