A Story of Resilience - Martha's Story
Martha Valencia shares the story of her congregation’s partnership with a church in Honduras and her friendship with their pastor who has faced significant challenges, including helping his congregation navigate two hurricanes and a pandemic.
Guest Info
Rev. Martha Valencia
Senior Pastor, Elmwood-El Buen Samaritano UMC
Rev. Martha Patricia Valencia born and raised in Dallas, TX received a Master of Church Ministries with an emphasis in Urban Ministry from Perkins School of Theology at SMU in 2009. The same year, Rev. Valencia was ordained in the Pentecostal tradition at Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas and is an Associate of the Fellowship of Ministers and Churches.
Show Notes
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Intro
[02:07] Martha meets Pastor Lara
[04:51] Pastor Lara’s shares the word of God
[06:56] Hurricanes hit Honduras
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Elmwood-El Buen Samaritano UMC in Dallas
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