Nov 3, 2021 Amazing Testimonies: Gospel Workers in Bolivia

We recently had an interview with some of the gospel workers in Bolivia. They shared their background, what keeps them motivated in this type of work and their latest experiences.

QHM: How long have you been gospel workers?

Elizabeth: We’ve been doing Bible work together for 10 years.

Irma: Yes, we’re currently going house-to-house, offering magazines and studies to people. We return the next day, to follow up, build relationships, answer questions, and so on. We also help facilitate small groups.

QHM: Why did you become a gospel worker?

Irma: Several years ago, I was working in Spain, trying to put our kids through college. My husband was still in Bolivia with the rest of our family. One day I got a call from a doctor in Bolivia. My husband had been in a coma for 3 weeks! I was shocked! He told me my husband was close to death, and we needed to prepare for the end of his life. My family and I prayed and prayed.

I begged God to spare my husband’s life. I promised that I would work for God if his life was spared. The very next day, my husband woke up! Praise God! He called me and said not to worry, there was no need to rush back to Bolivia. He miraculously recovered, and now 13 years later, I am still fulfilling my promise to God. I love sharing this story with others, and I’m so thankful to God.

QHM: What are some of your ministry challenges?

Elizabeth: One major challenge in our area is the shrine of the Virgen de Cotoca. There are legends and miracles surrounding the shrine and thousands of Bolivians pray to her. Every year, a huge feast is held for her. These superstitions make our work harder to reach people for Christ. But praise God! 10 people have recently committed their lives to Jesus through baptism.

QHM: What’s your favorite testimony from doing Bible work?

Irma: One of my favorite experiences happened when I went to the hospital to visit the sick and hand out glow tracks. I met a teenager who was crying. I started visiting regularly, and soon we started a set of Bible lessons. Each time, the girl expressed how happy she was studying the Bible. We were on the next to last lesson when suddenly she passed away. She was only 17 years old. But praise God, I’m now studying with her mother.

Elizabeth: There are many blessings and challenges to this type of work. We all have problems, but by doing God’s work, you no longer focus on your own difficulties. Instead, I focus on others and pray for the people we’re reaching out to. Early in the pandemic, I got Covid, and I prayed earnestly for healing. I really believe it was a miracle that I recovered. I believe God answered my prayers so I can continue sharing the gospel. I’m just so thankful for how He’s worked in my life.

Elizabeth: Let me show you another way God works: One of my favorite Bible students is blind. However, this hasn’t stopped him from studying. I give him lessons, and he asks his neighbors to read to him. All his neighbors are reading to him, and as they read, they too are learning about God! It’s so powerful to see how God can use each specific person.

Irma: Amen, yes, our work is a real missionÑI love being the feet and hands of Jesus. It’s nice to work as a pair. You, yourself, grow as you help others grow.

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:15

Please keep Elizabeth and Irma and the work they’re doing in your prayers. Please pray for gospel workers around the world.

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