Several years back I was invited to go to the HIV hospital here, and even though it was very difficult, I decided to be faithful to the task of visiting people. Each week I would take something... Church bulletins, tracts, hygiene products, something, anything to give away to people.
Then I would use magic tricks as "ice breakers" and finally ask for permission to show the "evange-cube" something like a Rubik's Cube to share the gospel message, then pray and be on my way.
I was alone in this for so long until hospital visitation and the idea of being called a "Chaplin" became popular. Finally my home church here in Brazil took notice and became very involved. We saw so many beautiful things happen during our time there!
After training and walking with two ladies from the church for two years, I stepped down for them to take over and continue the work. Sadly, for whatever reasons the women stopped the work and the "ground was lost".
Then I met Dr.Marcelo... I had heard that the hospital started a library to help resident doctors to study and doctors consult medical books before surgeries. So I began looking for medical books in the U.S. and had them shipped here.
Now the visitation will begin again!
We don't want to just "visit" this hospital, but make a difference in the quality of life for the people being treated at the hospital! Pray that we may be able to be creative and find a way to meet practical needs as we also try to be available to pray and give spiritual support to families.
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