Maritza's New Bike

Recently, our church did something very special for a faithful member in need. Maritza (below), a long time member of the church, was born with hip dysplasia. Her condition has made her childhood and adulthood very difficult, due to limited mobility. She works out of her home as a seamstress and uses a bicycle to get around town. She rides her bike to church and affectionately calls it her car (mi auto). Her bike is old and falling apart. It was getting to the point where the bike repairman couldn't repair it anymore. During a prayer meeting, she simply requested prayer for God's provision to buy a new bike. She expressed that she didn't know HOW she could possible buy a new bike without God providing extra work or funds. But without a bike, she wouldn't be able to get around town to buy the needed materials for her sewing jobs.

So, our church secretly took up an offering and went out and bought Maritza a brand new red bike! Just to show you how wonderful Maritza is, she even gave some of her own funds for this special offering, without knowing why the offering was being taken.

Pastor Marcelo (L) with Maritza and the two elders of the church (Julio & Fernando)

The church body presented the new bike to Maritza after a church service. She was in total shock and wasn't able to speak at all. She was so overwhelmed with emotion, and everyone in the room was as well. A week or so later, she asked to give a testimony of thanks to God and the church for providing the timely and practical gift of a new bike.

Maritza leaving the church with her brand new bike.

"So then, as we have opportunity, let us to good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Galatians 6:10

Maritza has two sisters (Carmen & Viviana) and they love to sign together. Occasionally, they sing special numbers at church. Listen in as they sing...