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Bishop Beatriz Lopez<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From Bishop Adonis Cruz, Superintendent of IPHC Cuba Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(Direct translation from Spanish) <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pastor Beatriz Lourdes L\u00f3pez Albuin began her foray as a member of the Governing Board of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Cuba in the late nineties; and in 2001, she was elected Conference Superintendent in an Extraordinary Conference.<\/em><\/p>\n

Since then, the fruit of her over ten years of leadership serve as a faithful witness that her apostleship was from the Lord: from the intense and diverse agenda, to the effectiveness of her pastoral role as superintendent, the fervent move of the Holy Spirit in the Conference, and the diversified relationships; the growth and doubling of our national membership, to the planting of twenty new churches, the assimilation of almost a hundred new pastors, local church workers and ministers, and financial growth; the significant progress in biblical-theological training, the graduation of hundreds of students from the Pentecostal Biblical Institute and the Ministerial Advancement Course (CURSUM); the improvement of the organizational structure, the construction and remodeling of dozens of houses of worship and the national campgrounds; the increase of assets to the Conference, the provision for the needs of the workers, in addition to the management of donations of food and medical equipment to the country.<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2009, she resigned from her post to serve as the vice-chairman, but after seven months she reassumed the Superintendency due to a season of institutional unrest, and, again, [a] season of restoration and growth took place under her care for the conference.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sister Lopez's ministerial career also spread internationally, with her participation in events, training days and conferences abroad, as well as in visiting ministers in churches in multiple countries: Canada, United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, San Salvador, Venezuela, Argentina, Tanzania, Switzerland; having had the opportunity to serve the work in church organizations of international scale and scope, such as the Latin American Council of Churches, the Alliance ACT, the Swiss Ministry Agape International and the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, among others. She served as a presenter at two World Conferences of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Costa Rica and in Canada, in addition to the 2009 General Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.<\/em><\/p>\n

During the XXXV General Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Cuba in February of 2011; Beatriz was reelected Superintendent and at the bequest of the Governing Board, and unanimously supported by the delegates, she was conferred the honorary title of Bishop; the highest clerical recognition conferred by the Cuban IPHC, and for the first time in the history of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, this honor was bestowed upon a woman in Cuba.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Since 2008, Beatriz has led the Emergency and Humanitarian Aid Committee of the Council of Churches of Cuba; where she led the rebuilding of the Cuban church and the people of Cuba in general, following the devastation of the 2008 cyclonic season, the most damaging of the last 50 years. This was a significant intervention from a societal standpoint to the wellbeing of her country on a national scale.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>- - - - - - - - - - - - -<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Rev. Steve Cofer, Interim Regional Director for Caribbean and West Indies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we celebrate the homegoing of our dear Sister Beatriz Lopez, many memories are recalled of her days in ministry. One of the highlights most people remember is her service as Bishop of the Cuban Conference. In days of extreme opposition and hindrances against the church and expansion of God\u2019s kingdom, Bishop Beatriz exemplified the attributes of a determined and strong leader. Having a tenacious spirit, she led the ministries forward and established a strong and sufficient foundation for the Cuban Pentecostal Holiness Church.<\/p>\n

On a personal note, I remember her speaking at the Global Assembly in Vancouver. In sharing about the ministry in Cuba, she communicated how God brings triumph, and that we must keep our faith in Him. There is no doubt that Beatriz Lopez was committed and determined to accomplish God\u2019s purpose in her own life, all while influencing and imparting to those she served.\u00a0 I am sure she enjoyed hearing the Lord say, \u201cWell done, and welcome home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>- - - - - - - - - - - - -<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Rev. Phillip J Gschwend, WMM Short Term Missionary serving Cuba<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What a joy it has been to work with Former Bishop Beatriz Lourdes L\u00f3pez Albuin over the past years. We give God the glory for what was accomplished in her service in the IPHC Cuba. \u00a0[As] Bishop for 14 years, she oversaw many advancements in establishing the conference, which has continued to grow after her service. We honor her memory and pray for the work to continue to grow on the foundations she laid.<\/p>\n

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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-17T","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4333","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=4333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4333\/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=4333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}