{"id":3815,"date":"2020-08-14T14:34:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T19:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=3815"},"modified":"2020-08-14T14:34:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T19:34:24","slug":"a-tribute-to-dora-dane-mcneill-sandhu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/a-tribute-to-dora-dane-mcneill-sandhu\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tribute to Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu<\/h1>\n

August 12, 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu, 96, of West Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of August 12, 2020. A private family service will be held at Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church, Saturday, August 15, 2020, 11:00 AM.\u00a0 The service can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube by connecting to Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church through either source. The church logo includes the name, with a cross, and red dots around it.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Sandhu was born in McCormick, SC, and was the daughter of the late Freddie Oscar and Winnie Dane Dew McNeill. Dora was predeceased by her sister, Winifred M. Caines, and her three brothers: Rev. James R. McNeill (Gerri), O. Ray McNeill (Mildred), and P. Wesley McNeill (Ginger). She is survived by her husband, Jarnail Singh Sandhu, and two sons: Bobby Singh (Madhu) and Anand Singh (Holly), her grandson Paul Singh Sandhu, her sister, Beth Stalbaum, and numerous nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n

From a young age, the desire of Dora\u2019s heart was to be a teacher and a missionary. And her Lord and Savior brought both of those dreams to fruition through some unusual paths. Her education began at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia, followed by nursing school in Washington, DC. She continued her education while working as a public health nurse, eventually receiving her master\u2019s degree in nursing. A few years later, Lander University began its search for someone to head up its nursing program. She applied and helped to begin the nursing program at Lander, thus fulfilling her desire to teach.\u00a0 After leaving Lander, she became the executive director of the South Carolina Nurses Association, where she intended to stay, possibly until retirement. However, there was still another dream on her heart.<\/p>\n

In 1971, Dora took a group of young people from Ebenezer on a mission trip to Mexico. After that trip, she wrote to the denominational mission director that she felt it was time. After being accepted as a missionary, she spent several years in Hong Kong serving as a missionary nurse and as principal of the Wing Kwong College high school. This was the fulfillment of her missionary dream and also held a bonus for her. She met her husband, Jarnail, at an international church service while in Hong Kong. After moving to the United States, she assisted with their import business and continued ministry in her local church.<\/p>\n

Memorials can be made to the Missions Department of the Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church, 501 Church Street, West Columbia, SC 29172.<\/p>\n

On behalf of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church and, in particular, its missionary family, I extend our most heartfelt condolences to you, the family and friends, of Mrs. Dora McNeill Sandhu.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/span>Mrs. Sandhu was a \u2018licensed\u2019 clergy member of the Mid-Atlantic Conference when she first met with the World Missions Board expressing her desire to go to Hong Kong, China, to serve as a medical missionary. The World Missions Board unanimously approved her appointment as a career missionary and requested \u201cthat she leave as soon as arrangements can be made.\u201d Being an exceptionally gifted lady, her tenure of service included her serving as a medical missionary, principal of the Wing Kwong Secondary School, Women\u2019s Auxiliary member, pastor of a church, assistant pastor, she directed\u00a0 and served in children\u2019s ministry, and as an administrator of a clinic and high school, all while serving as a career missionary in Hong Kong, China, from 1972-1979<\/em>. Though her absence in body is deeply felt, her example has left an eternal impact on the kingdom and those she encountered here on this earth.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Grace be with you all.\u2019\"<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Bishop J. Talmadge Gardner<\/span><\/p>\n

Executive Director, IPHC World Missions Ministries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\"Judith<\/a> <\/h1>

Rub\u00e9n P\u00e9rez Casta\u00f1eda<\/strong> <\/h1>

16 de noviembre de 1937-18 de julio de 2020<\/strong> <\/h2>

Rub\u00e9n P\u00e9rez naci\u00f3 en Monterrey, Nuevo Le\u00f3n, formando parte de una familia cristiana con profundos valores de amor, honestidad y fidelidad. <\/p>

Temprano en la vida, descubri\u00f3 una atracci\u00f3n por las artes pl\u00e1sticas. Decidi\u00f3 dominar y trabajar como artista creativo para empresas publicitarias en Monterrey. <\/p>

En 1964 se cas\u00f3 con Irma Rodr\u00edguez y tuvieron tres hijos: Rub\u00e9n, Hayde\u00e9 y Adalberto. Siete a\u00f1os despu\u00e9s, se produjo una gran prueba cuando su esposa falleci\u00f3, dej\u00e1ndolo con tres peque\u00f1os. Pero fue fiel a Dios, incluso con esta gran p\u00e9rdida. <\/p>

El 23 de julio de 1977, despu\u00e9s de cinco a\u00f1os de ser viudo, se cas\u00f3 con la misionera Judith Firebaugh, con quien comparti\u00f3 el ministerio, ense\u00f1ando en la Escuela B\u00edblica Emmanuel, asesor\u00eda y, por supuesto, creando el logotipo oficial y otros elementos publicitarios de Emmanuel. <\/p>

Con el paso de los a\u00f1os, Rub\u00e9n y Judith pudieron itinerar por Estados Unidos, informando de la obra de Dios en M\u00e9xico y, en particular, recaudando fondos para Emmanuel. <\/p>

En 2002 sufrieron la p\u00e9rdida de Rub\u00e9n, Jr., pero aun as\u00ed, su fe no flaque\u00f3 y fue testimonio para muchas personas. <\/p>

Despu\u00e9s de retirarse del trabajo secular, acept\u00f3 el pastorado de una iglesia, y juntos Rub\u00e9n y Judith sirvieron durante cinco a\u00f1os. <\/p>

Rub\u00e9n fue un amoroso esposo, abuelo y un testimonio vivo de la gracia y la bendici\u00f3n de Dios en su vida. La \u00faltima gran prueba fue que tuvo que someterse a hemodi\u00e1lisis durante los \u00faltimos cinco a\u00f1os de su vida. Sin embargo, nunca perdi\u00f3 su gran sentido del humor, compartiendo sonrisas e historias interesantes con los m\u00e9dicos y enfermeras. Aprovech\u00f3 cada momento para compartir su fe en Jesucristo con otros pacientes. <\/p>

El 18 de julio Dios decidi\u00f3 llamarlo a su presencia, recibiendo un siervo firme y fiel. <\/p>

Dej\u00f3 atr\u00e1s a su esposa, Judith, quien lo cuid\u00f3 con profundo amor hasta el \u00faltimo momento; sus hijos: Hayde\u00e9 y su esposo, Miguel, y Adalberto y su esposa, Sabdi; dos Hermanas; y sus nietos, Xanat, M\u00edkel, Rub\u00e9n El\u00edas y Valeria. <\/p>

Su familia lo reconoce como el hombre que se describe en el Salmo 1. Fue bendecido porque no sigui\u00f3 el consejo de los imp\u00edos, ni se sent\u00f3 en la silla de los que se burlaban, sino que se deleit\u00f3 en la ley del Se\u00f1or. , y en esta ley, meditaba d\u00eda y noche. Era como un \u00e1rbol plantado junto a corrientes de agua que da fruto en su tiempo. Su hoja no se sec\u00f3 y todo lo que hizo fue prosperado por el Se\u00f1or. <\/p>

Rub\u00e9n P\u00e9rez dio una buena pelea; termin\u00f3 el curso; mantuvo la fe y ha recibido la corona de la justicia. <\/p>

Una nota de Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales<\/strong><\/span> <\/h3>

"Si bien Rub\u00e9n P\u00e9rez no era un misionero de carrera, como lo es su esposa Judith, se convirti\u00f3 en un miembro venerado y apreciado de la familia misionera de la IPHC, ya que trabaj\u00f3 fielmente junto a Judith durante los \u00faltimos 43 a\u00f1os. Rub\u00e9n era la personificaci\u00f3n de un caballero cristiano. Siempre fue amable, cort\u00e9s y bondadoso. Las palabras del ap\u00f3stol Pablo en Colosenses 4: 6 [ESV] me vienen a la mente cuando pienso en Rub\u00e9n: \u201c Que tu discurso sea siempre amable, sazonado con sal, para que sepas c\u00f3mo debes responder a cada persona<\/strong> ". Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales siempre estar\u00e1 en deuda con Rub\u00e9n por la inversi\u00f3n que hizo en la Escuela B\u00edblica Emmanuel en M\u00e9xico.<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

Judith, le expresamos nuestro m\u00e1s sentido p\u00e9same a usted y a su familia mientras lamentan la partida terrenal de Rub\u00e9n. Sin embargo, nos alegramos de la certeza de que, como disc\u00edpulo de Cristo Jes\u00fas, \u00a1Rub\u00e9n ha entrado triunfante en la Iglesia!<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

Recientemente le dije a alguien que Judith P\u00e9rez es insustituible en M\u00e9xico. Ella es una extraordinaria misionera y una inspiraci\u00f3n para m\u00ed personalmente.<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

Gracias por unirse a nosotros para orar por Judith y su familia mientras caminan por su ' valle de sombra de muerte<\/strong> '.<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

'La gracia est\u00e9 con todos ustedes.'"<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

Obispo J. Talmadge Gardner<\/span> <\/p>

Director Ejecutivo, Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales de IPHC<\/span> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","author_name":"","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/In-Loving-Memory.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Ar-Zx","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3815\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}