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Mauricio Alejandro Salazar Patino<\/h2>\n

1961\u00a0- 2021<\/h2>\n

The IPHC World Missions Ministries family joins with countless others from around the world to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Mauricio A. Salazar.<\/p>\n

Mauricio, Lourdes (Lulu), Betsy, and Obed joined the WMM missionary family in November 1998 as national missionaries. Mauricio was a missionary sent from East Mexico IPHC Conference to Europe. Prior to this journey, Mauricio served as an assistant pastor of two churches in Mexico City and as the missions\u2019 director of the East Mexico IPHC Conference for seven years. Global missions were his calling.<\/p>\n

Mauricio sensed a specific call to the Muslim people. In February 1999, after a visit to Belgium, where over 200,000 Muslims lived, Mauricio felt confirmation from the Lord that Brussels was to be their first assignment. The Salazar family arrived in Belgium in June 1999 and immediately began engaging with the Muslim communities. This sparked the desire to establish a coffee house, Le Phare, as an outreach within these communities. Little did he know, the coffee house would allow them to encounter around 40,000 people from 105 different nations. They established more coffee houses during their time in Belgium, which resulted in multiple church plants and hundreds coming to know Jesus Christ as their Savior.<\/p>\n

In August 2002, the WMM Council approved Mauricio and Lulu as full-time missionaries, and they continued their work in Belgium. Throughout their tenure in Belgium, Mauricio officially established the IPHC conference in Belgium, founded the Logos Bible School in Brussels - which continues to train up leaders to this day, and, together, planted multiple churches to minister to a culturally diverse nation. Services were held in Tagalog, the language of the Philippines; Russian; and Farsi, the language of Iran, to name a few.<\/p>\n

Mauricio and Lulu transitioned their ministry from Belgium to Paris, France, in 2016. France is seen as the most gospel-resistant city in Europe. They successfully coordinated an event called Art Sur Scene, which was designed to \u201cmake the invisible visible\u201d by using creative arts to connect the people of Paris with our Creator. This opened the doors for small groups that met twice a week and launched Genesis International Church in France. In three years, they preached, evangelized, discipled believers, and shined the light of Jesus amid so much spiritual opposition.<\/p>\n

In the last nine months, Mauricio and Lulu returned to Belgium, where they were based in Antwerp, serving in pastoral ministry, discipling new believers, teaching Bible School classes, and reaching out to people trapped in the sex trade industry. Until this illness, Mauricio was actively preparing to return to the mission field.<\/p>\n

Mauricio lived for and loved God with all his might. He was devoted to his family and made every moment count. He was determined to see as many people come to know Jesus Christ as possible. In a 2013 newsletter, Mauricio encouraged and challenged his readers by saying,<\/p>\n

It is written in Psalm 90:12, \u201cSo teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.\u201d \u00a0Time is going by, and every day will have its own challenge in this year, yet we know that for those that love God, all things work together for good\u2026 Make it be your purpose to bring a smile and a peaceful heart to those around you and be an instrument of blessing in God\u2019s hands.<\/em><\/p>\n

In like manner, may we accept Mauricio\u2019s charge to make every moment count for the glory of God, carry the light and love of Jesus everywhere we go, and be an instrument of blessing in God\u2019s hands to the people we encounter.<\/p>\n

We would be remiss if we did not recognize and honor some people who cared for the Salazar family during this time of grief: General Superintendent Dr. Doug Beacham, our Presiding Bishop, for leading the committal service. Bishop Beacham was privileged to serve the World Missions family for seven years as its Executive Director, and I know that missionaries hold a very special place in his heart.<\/p>\n

Pastors Jeff and Verna Wilhoite and the faith family at Family Worship Center in Pulaski, Virginia, for hosting the memorial service for a member of their missionary family.<\/p>\n

Bishop Preston Mathena, Rev. Larry Meadors, and the Appalachian Conference Executive Council for the support, generosity, and kindness that they have shown to the Salazar family. We are especially grateful to Rev. Meadors for honoring these members of your missionary family. I am grateful for his leadership and partnership as a member of the general World Missions Ministries Council.<\/p>\n

Bishop Dayton Birt\u2019s pastoral care for the Salazars while in Richmond, Virginia, was exceptional. Thank you, Bishop Birt.<\/p>\n

Drs. Barbara and Dave Carter, general WMM Council member and Redemption ministries Conference Missions Directors, also provided much-needed support to the Salazars while in Richmond.<\/p>\n

And finally, Rev. Harold and Kathleen Presley - thank you for shepherding these missionaries who serve under your care in Northwest Europe. Your servant spirit and pastoral giftings have helped to guide them through this valley of the shadow of death. We are indebted to you.<\/p>\n

We have received numerous calls from ministry partners of the Salazars who have expressed an interest in assisting Lulu with funeral and pending medical expenses. In response, we have established the Mauricio Salazar Memorial Fund \u2013 37031P<\/strong><\/a> to serve the family\u2019s financial needs. Thank you, as always, for your generosity and kindness. You are an exceptional faith family.<\/p>\n

On behalf of the World Missions family,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bishop J. Talmadge Gardner<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Funeral Arrangements<\/span><\/h2>\n
Visitation<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, <\/span>1:00 PM<\/em><\/div>\n
Family Worship Center<\/em><\/div>\n
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955 Memorial Drive<\/span>
\nPulaski, Virginia 24301<\/span><\/address>\n
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Funeral Service<\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, <\/span>2:00 PM<\/em><\/address>\n
Family Worship Center<\/em><\/address>\n
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955 Memorial Drive<\/span>
\nPulaski, Virginia 24301<\/span><\/address>\n
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To read the official obituary for Rev. Salazar, please visit https:\/\/www.bowerfuneralhome.com\/obituary\/mauricio-alejandro-salazar-patino<\/a><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu <\/h1>

12 de agosto de 2020<\/strong> <\/h2>

Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu, 96, de West Columbia, SC, falleci\u00f3 pac\u00edficamente en su casa la noche del 12 de agosto de 2020. Se llevar\u00e1 a cabo un servicio familiar privado en la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer, el s\u00e1bado 15 de agosto de 2020, 11:00 A.M. El servicio se puede ver en Facebook y YouTube conect\u00e1ndose a la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer a trav\u00e9s de cualquiera de las fuentes. El logo de la iglesia incluye el nombre, con una cruz y puntos rojos alrededor. <\/p>

La Sra. Sandhu naci\u00f3 en McCormick, SC, y era la hija del fallecido Freddie Oscar y Winnie Dane Dew McNeill. Dora muri\u00f3 antes que su hermana, Winifred M. Caines, y sus tres hermanos: el reverendo James R. McNeill (Gerri), O. Ray McNeill (Mildred) y P. Wesley McNeill (Ginger). Le sobreviven su esposo, Jarnail Singh Sandhu, y dos hijos: Bobby Singh (Madhu) y Anand Singh (Holly), su nieto Paul Singh Sandhu, su hermana, Beth Stalbaum, y numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos. <\/p>

Desde muy joven, el deseo del coraz\u00f3n de Dora era ser maestra y misionera. Y su Se\u00f1or y Salvador hizo realidad ambos sue\u00f1os a trav\u00e9s de caminos inusuales. Su educaci\u00f3n comenz\u00f3 en Emmanuel College en Franklin Springs, Georgia, seguida de la escuela de enfermer\u00eda en Washington, DC. Continu\u00f3 su educaci\u00f3n mientras trabajaba como enfermera de salud p\u00fablica, y finalmente recibi\u00f3 su maestr\u00eda en enfermer\u00eda. Unos a\u00f1os m\u00e1s tarde, la Universidad de Lander comenz\u00f3 a buscar a alguien que dirigiera su programa de enfermer\u00eda. Solicit\u00f3 y ayud\u00f3 a comenzar el programa de enfermer\u00eda en Lander, cumpliendo as\u00ed su deseo de ense\u00f1ar. Despu\u00e9s de dejar Lander, se convirti\u00f3 en directora ejecutiva de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Enfermeras de Carolina del Sur, donde ten\u00eda la intenci\u00f3n de permanecer, posiblemente hasta su jubilaci\u00f3n. Sin embargo, todav\u00eda hab\u00eda otro sue\u00f1o en su coraz\u00f3n. <\/p>

En 1971, Dora llev\u00f3 a un grupo de j\u00f3venes de Ebenezer a un viaje misionero a M\u00e9xico. Despu\u00e9s de ese viaje, le escribi\u00f3 al director de la misi\u00f3n denominacional que sent\u00eda que era el momento. Despu\u00e9s de ser aceptada como misionera, pas\u00f3 varios a\u00f1os en Hong Kong sirviendo como enfermera misionera y como directora de la escuela secundaria Wing Kwong College. Este fue el cumplimiento de su sue\u00f1o misionero y tambi\u00e9n ten\u00eda un bono para ella. Conoci\u00f3 a su esposo, Jarnail, en un servicio religioso internacional mientras estaba en Hong Kong. Despu\u00e9s de mudarse a los Estados Unidos, ayud\u00f3 con su negocio de importaci\u00f3n y continu\u00f3 el ministerio en su iglesia local. <\/p>

Se pueden hacer memoriales en el Departamento de Misiones de la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer, 501 Church Street, West Columbia, SC 29172. <\/p>

En nombre de la Iglesia Internacional de Santidad Pentecostal y, en particular, de su familia misionera, les extiendo nuestro m\u00e1s sentido p\u00e9same, la familia y los amigos de la Sra. Dora McNeill Sandhu.<\/em><\/span> <\/p>

\u00a0<\/em><\/span> La Sra. Sandhu era miembro del clero "con licencia" de la Conferencia del Atl\u00e1ntico Medio cuando se reuni\u00f3 por primera vez con la Junta de Misiones Mundiales para expresar su deseo de ir a Hong Kong, China, para servir como m\u00e9dica misionera. La Junta de Misiones Mundiales aprob\u00f3 por unanimidad su nombramiento como misionera de carrera y solicit\u00f3 "que se vaya tan pronto como se puedan hacer los arreglos". Siendo una dama excepcionalmente dotada, su mandato incluy\u00f3 su servicio como misionera m\u00e9dica, directora de la escuela secundaria Wing Kwong, miembro auxiliar de mujeres, pastora de una iglesia, pastora asistente, dirigi\u00f3 y sirvi\u00f3 en el ministerio de ni\u00f1os y como administradora. de una cl\u00ednica y una escuela secundaria, todo mientras se desempe\u00f1aba como misionero de carrera en Hong Kong, China, de 1972 a 1979<\/em> . Aunque su ausencia en el cuerpo se siente profundamente, su ejemplo ha dejado un impacto eterno en el reino y en aquellos que encontr\u00f3 aqu\u00ed en esta tierra.<\/em><\/span> <\/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-15P","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4205","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=4205"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4205\/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=4205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}