Cerila is a long-time LCP employee who has retired, but is never tired of contributing as much as she can to the mission! If you know anything about Cerila, you know she has a passion for sharing the Gospel, and it is her life’s mission that everyone at LCP knows about Jesus. She is the incredible mother to Marie Lou Patrimonio Abbott, who works as the stateside LCW VP of Sponsorship. Her other daughter, Marla, who was once a sponsored child and scholar, now owns her own business and serves as a part time LCP Preschool teacher. She also has a son and several grandchildren. She wants to be an inspiration to everyone at LCP.
Their family overcame so much with LCW’s help. From health battles, to the loss of a spouse, to the support of her children, and an introduction to Christ, Cerila’s story of help and hope through Jesus’ love provided by LCW is incredible, and it shines through in all she does. All of her children are successful adults, and their children are also pursuing higher education. Her testimony is a powerful story of the generational change that is made, not only financially, but also spiritually, through LCW’s support.
Currently, Cerila is in the US visiting family and friends as well as volunteering in our US office by packing boxes and assisting in the office. She also had the opportunity to visit Tennessee where LCW was originally founded and spend time with Bettie Elwood, the last living founder of LCW. Her trip has been great, but there is more on the horizon! We hope you will invite her and Brittany to share.
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