Logos Hope volunteers connected with people in front of Antofagasta’s hospital, to tell them the gospel and pray with those who are unwell and their visitors.
The crew members approached people and relatives waiting for treatment outside the hospital. After introducing themselves, they asked if there was anything they could pray for. When people accepted prayer, they spoke with them more personally, prayed for their requests and told them about their faith.
The volunteers met a woman who was looking after two granddaughters while her daughter was in labour in the hospital. The woman explained that she had taken on the child her sister abandoned and had brought her up as her own. The volunteers talked about the fact that people can forgive as God forgives them.
Later, the team met a woman who was waiting for her son who had become bipolar as a consequence of brain surgery. She explained that she believes in God and had been meaning to start reading the Bible, but she admitted having difficulties finishing things. She nevertheless explained that she felt different this time. She said: ‘Maybe I am waiting for my moment ...’ to which a volunteer replied: ‘Maybe your moment is now.’ The woman visited the ship a few days later.
Idalia Mujica Jaque, a woman from a local church who facilitated the team’s outreach, was challenged by the way the gospel was shared. ‘We tend to be rather shy. This is an important example for us. I want my children to go to an event on the ship so they can be more motivated. Working with your team was a beautiful experience,’ Idalia said.
