Our partner agency World Serve Ministries recently shared this story from Latin America.
Yaime* awoke each morning with hunger in her stomach and familiar aches resonating throughout her body. She opened her cupboards to a painfully familiar sight: emptiness. She prepared herself for the journey to town where she would collect her meager pension. It was barely enough to purchase a small supply of food as the soaring prices of goods stretched her thin resources to their breaking point. Her monthly budget only afforded her to eat a couple times per week. Medication for her ailments was an unattainable luxury.
Yaime’s circumstances were not unique. In fact, they mirrored the reality of many. Much of the country struggles to survive on their small salaries in the wake of high inflation — imagine a week’s worth of food costing 10 times your monthly income!
A beacon of hope came to Yaime’s community through your partnership with the local church. They launched an initiative to provide nourishment and companionship to the elderly. The church’s ministry acted as a tangible reminder of hope, and assuring the elderly community they weren’t forgotten in their time of need.
Moreover, the church became a hub for the elderly to discover God’s presence and peace while building relationships. Special communal meals are offered regularly within its welcoming walls, providing opportunities for the elderly to meet and hear about God’s Word. In a place where the darkness of uncertainty once threatened to overshadow Yaime’s spirit, the local church rekindled hope.
Through your partnership with the church, people like Yaime are reminded that they’re valued and cherished by God!