At 78-years-old, Catalina* spent her entire life in a small coastal town. Her quiet life was interrupted when her humble home was flooded after a devastating hurricane. As she surveyed the damage, Catalina’s heart sank to find her mattress completely destroyed. This very mattress held her each night for decades. Mattresses are a precious resource where she lives, often passed down through generations because of how difficult they are to find.
WorldServe helped donors partner with the local churches in this area to bring God’s hope. Many people were affected by this disaster, and you strengthened the church to care for many like Catalina. Tears of gratitude flowed when they received provisions and a brand-new mattress from you. They were grateful not just for the gift received, but for the community discovered through the local church.
Pastor Diego* testified about how your partnership with his church impacted the community. As he explained, “The bond between the church and the community was strengthened in ways we never imagined. From the moment the hurricane hit, our church became a refuge for many. We’ve seen families who once barely knew each other work side by side to help one another. Although we have faced material and emotional losses, we have solace in the community we have built.”
Thank you for empowering Pastor Diego’s church to create a community of hope and refuge during an increasingly difficult time. You’ve forever impacted the lives of people like Catalina with your gift of compassion and partnership with the local church.
