At a hospital in Quito, Ecuador, a woman whose child underwent surgery was in tears with amazement and gratitude. The nurse speaking to her had just explained that people in other countries who love Jesus gave money to the hospital so those like her child could be helped. “I want to love Jesus too” she replied.
That nurse was Sheila Leech, VP of Reach Beyond’s Global Healthcare. And “That” she said, referring to the woman receiving Jesus, “is what it’s all about. Sharing compassion and love for individuals that Jesus died for.”
You will not want to miss this episode, as Sheila tells amazing stories and the incredible journey that God has taken her on over the past 24 years serving with Reach Beyond. From work in community development, to medical caravans in Ecuador, to blindness prevention projects near Colombia, teaching in jungles, disaster relief in Haiti, and much more. Sheila has worked shoulder to shoulder with women throughout the world, empowering and encouraging them to come to Christ and be nurtured in him.
Listen as Sheila shares stories of women in underprivileged areas of the world are impacting their entire communities and taking the initiative at home to bring change and teach values. You will hear Sheila challenge women everywhere to step out and be open to God’s calling.
This is an episode that is full of powerful stories, and good inspiration for your day!
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