We are so excited to share that we had our first Monday-night service at the new Shores Base! It was an incredible night where we invited local leaders, pastors, longtime friends and new friends. Unfortunately, the fun was for one night only because the Coronavirus arrived here as well. The world seems to have stopped for a moment. But it’s a time we recognize what a part of the world seems to live without daily. Three meals a day, a family, a home: these are basic necessities but to those we serve, these are a luxury. It’s a great time to reflect. But also know that in the midst of it all, God is still working. Even though these might be uncertain times, we stay hopeful and full of expectation of what God wants to do during these next couple of weeks. We have already seen so many creative solutions for us to continue to minister to people in need of guidance. Since Vila Betania and Hadassah House will keep running, we have plenty to do.
Just two weeks ago, we received a very special little boy of just 5 years of age. He had cerebral palsy and spent his entire life in the hospital. He was neglected and went unloved all his life. With the virus abound, the boy was brought to his first home with us at Vila Betania. Unfortunately, we discovered that he was fighting a few infections himself. With great sadness, we report that his body could no longer fight off the infections and went home to be with Jesus. We are so grateful that we had the time to serve him and love him for the time we had him. We are grateful that while only for a few days, he had experienced the love of God upon this earth through us.
