Testimonials
It has been my pleasure to have known Cindy for over 20 years. Some of our children attended the same schools and graduated from high school together. During those many years, I was blessed to participate in several Precept Bible Studies that Cindy led. She taught, challenged and inspired the students in her class to grow in righteousness and obedience to our Lord.
I have also led a team of volunteers on both international and home mission trips, for one week each summer, since 1983. So when Cindy signed up to go with us last summer, to work on the construction of a new church building in rural Kentucky, I was thrilled. I asked her if she would be willing to lead a Bible Study or a devotional time each evening while we were there and she eagerly accepted the opportunity.
During our week of work on the church building, Cindy cheerfully took on the task of applying stain to the trim around each window on the exterior of the building, pulling weeds in the flower beds and helping paint the porches and steps at each exit of the building. All the while she was working, she was listening to sermons on her IPod. So she was "feeding on the Word" even while she worked.
Each evening after dinner, Cindy led us in a time of worship. She shared from God's Word verses of encouragement and challenge, both to keep on doing a great job for God and to look for ways to widen our service and witness. She often sang a song of inspiration or asked us to join her in a song of worship. It was a lovely way to end each day of tiring but very rewarding work.
Cindy also uses her talent in music to honor her Lord and it blesses all who hear. As she "rightly divides the Word of Truth" to those in her presence, you can feel how deeply she respects and cherishes His Word and how heavily burdened she is that all come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
I believe that Cindy's life and her godly walk has always been one of full-time sevice to Him. His call on her life came many years ago and she answered that call by using her talents and gifts to reach others for Him. Now He has "widened her tent" and broadened her horizons. I know she will continue to serve Him as she shares the Gospel in new and exciting places among those who need His salvation. I am very excited for her. May God bless Cindy as she walks in obedience with Him.
Jeanne Hays, Umatilla Florida
I was blessed to be invited to travel with Cindy Braswell to
the Philippines in April of 2009. First of all, Cindy is a delight to travel with and to watch her minister the Gospel of Christ was amazing. I think our trip to a local park on Good Friday was where I saw Cindy reach out to people of all ages and touch them with the love of Jesus. She tells the story of Jesus death on the cross buriel and resurrection and it just makes them want to ask questions and hear more about salvation.
We visited and stayed at Open Door Christian Orphanage in San Pablo City and she connected with the children and showed love and care. The teen girls just loved being with her and hearing stories of her life in American. Cindy gives and gives of herself and she invited the girls over for movie night one evening just for some girl time. Another evening she sang childhood songs to them and they wanted more of her to share anything she could, but mostly she showed Christ in her to them. Open Door is a special place and what she is doing there will last a lifetime and on into eternity. I pray that she can continue to travel and bless all who she touches in the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior. --Deborah Mulhern of Tavares, Florida
"We have nothing but praises to God for the presence of our dear Sister Cindy Braswell in our ministry. The Lord has so blessed Open Door Baptist Church and it's Open Door Baptist Christian Children Ministries with Cindy helping us in our reach for more souls in the community and even in far-flung outreaches in the other provinces. And, by the grace of God and thru her shared ministry, a church at the foot of the perfect cone Mayon volcano, one of the seven wonders of the world in Bicol region, in Southern Philippines, was established with 35 baptized members to date......... Another group we are praying to be established as a church thru her medical ministry. .......... Melanie and Joseph Ricarte, both having very serious heart aliments, having received medical treatments and given a new lease of life and have accepted the Lord as their Saviour... And , because of these, we are most grateful to Cindy for her dedication and valuable help to the ministry. "--
Nenette Occeno' Open Door Baptist Church and Orphanage
I have also led a team of volunteers on both international and home mission trips, for one week each summer, since 1983. So when Cindy signed up to go with us last summer, to work on the construction of a new church building in rural Kentucky, I was thrilled. I asked her if she would be willing to lead a Bible Study or a devotional time each evening while we were there and she eagerly accepted the opportunity.
During our week of work on the church building, Cindy cheerfully took on the task of applying stain to the trim around each window on the exterior of the building, pulling weeds in the flower beds and helping paint the porches and steps at each exit of the building. All the while she was working, she was listening to sermons on her IPod. So she was "feeding on the Word" even while she worked.
Each evening after dinner, Cindy led us in a time of worship. She shared from God's Word verses of encouragement and challenge, both to keep on doing a great job for God and to look for ways to widen our service and witness. She often sang a song of inspiration or asked us to join her in a song of worship. It was a lovely way to end each day of tiring but very rewarding work.
Cindy also uses her talent in music to honor her Lord and it blesses all who hear. As she "rightly divides the Word of Truth" to those in her presence, you can feel how deeply she respects and cherishes His Word and how heavily burdened she is that all come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
I believe that Cindy's life and her godly walk has always been one of full-time sevice to Him. His call on her life came many years ago and she answered that call by using her talents and gifts to reach others for Him. Now He has "widened her tent" and broadened her horizons. I know she will continue to serve Him as she shares the Gospel in new and exciting places among those who need His salvation. I am very excited for her. May God bless Cindy as she walks in obedience with Him.
Jeanne Hays, Umatilla Florida
I was blessed to be invited to travel with Cindy Braswell to
the Philippines in April of 2009. First of all, Cindy is a delight to travel with and to watch her minister the Gospel of Christ was amazing. I think our trip to a local park on Good Friday was where I saw Cindy reach out to people of all ages and touch them with the love of Jesus. She tells the story of Jesus death on the cross buriel and resurrection and it just makes them want to ask questions and hear more about salvation.
We visited and stayed at Open Door Christian Orphanage in San Pablo City and she connected with the children and showed love and care. The teen girls just loved being with her and hearing stories of her life in American. Cindy gives and gives of herself and she invited the girls over for movie night one evening just for some girl time. Another evening she sang childhood songs to them and they wanted more of her to share anything she could, but mostly she showed Christ in her to them. Open Door is a special place and what she is doing there will last a lifetime and on into eternity. I pray that she can continue to travel and bless all who she touches in the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior. --Deborah Mulhern of Tavares, Florida
"We have nothing but praises to God for the presence of our dear Sister Cindy Braswell in our ministry. The Lord has so blessed Open Door Baptist Church and it's Open Door Baptist Christian Children Ministries with Cindy helping us in our reach for more souls in the community and even in far-flung outreaches in the other provinces. And, by the grace of God and thru her shared ministry, a church at the foot of the perfect cone Mayon volcano, one of the seven wonders of the world in Bicol region, in Southern Philippines, was established with 35 baptized members to date......... Another group we are praying to be established as a church thru her medical ministry. .......... Melanie and Joseph Ricarte, both having very serious heart aliments, having received medical treatments and given a new lease of life and have accepted the Lord as their Saviour... And , because of these, we are most grateful to Cindy for her dedication and valuable help to the ministry. "--
Nenette Occeno' Open Door Baptist Church and Orphanage
Ate Cindy was a very inspiring servant of God. The first time I met her here in the Philippines was really amazing. She taught me a lot about what a mission truly is. I believe that even if she does not utter a single word, her life reflects that our God is a loving God. I can feel the brotherly love and genuine concern for every single person that comes her way. Specially the concern to bring lost souls to our Loving Father. Her warm smile makes her feel special despite our different backgrounds and past experiences in life. I believe that her desire to serve our good Lord will bring her more different places to be an instrument of His. God Bless her more! Carl Windsor Oliver Evangelista -Philippines
I first met Cindy Braswell last 2008! I loved her singing very much...but I began to appreciate her passion when I saw her sharing the Gospel to the Filipinos! I only had a few conversations with her at that time! God gave us more time to know each other when we went on the same Mission trip again last April 2009! This time we had some time for long conversations to get to know one another, but the thing that struck me was her compassionate heart to share God's Love...Our friendship grew more, when God brought me in her home last September 2009, I spent 3 weeks with her participating in ministry, praying together, and we laughed and even cried together. Oh, this girl is very precious to me, because she is very much precious in the eyes of God! - Dr. Cora Flor, Philippines
Cindy, I'm so blessed and thank God for sending you here to the Philippines and giving me a chance to meet you, you know Cindy I will never forget every word that comes from you, the Word of God and your testimonies that encourage me to search myself, my sorrows, my pain, all the trials in our families when you were here, I understand that I'm experiencing it because my God is just preparing me for this ministry, I want you to know that you are a big part of this ministry because you inspired me to do so, PS. 23, the book that I always keep on reading and much enough to make me strong spiritually, now helping the children her in my own little way, lead the Bible studies every Saturday at 3 PM. to the mothers of the children, being faithful to the Lord, loving my families, I can say now I'm proud of myself. I love you so much................... God bless & keeps you all the time In Christ Jenet and my families-Philippines
Yes, it’s true ~ When you hear God calling and go ~ your life changes forever. There is joy is being able to share hope with those who are hurting; hope with those who are helpless; and hope with those who are lost. To see joy, true joy in the lives of people who have nothing ~ nothing and yet everything as they put their faith in Jesus ~ touches your life in a powerful way.
I had the joy of traveling to the Philippines with Cindy in November, 2009. There’s something about spending 2 weeks with someone ~ you really get to know where there hearts are. Cindy knew my family had been on numerous mission trips to South America and I was excited about going with her to Open Door Baptist Church / school / orphanage. Cindy had traveled to Open Door twice helping with medical missions and evangelism. They asked her to come and teach Precepts to the local pastors and their wives and other members of their churches. Cindy loves to share God’s word and to help people ‘dig deep’ to see what God is revealing. People are hungry to know more, to learn how to study, to be discipled.
During our time in the Philippines we stayed at the orphanage. We were able to spend lots of time with the children ranging in ages 1 year -17 years. Children who have been hurt, abused and abandoned. Children who are now in a safe home, cared for and loved. Cindy led several sessions on Purity with the teens ~ out of these sessions we saw girls who struggle with desiring to be loved and cherished and learning that they are treasured by a Loving Father. Boys who now know what a man of God should be.
Shortly before arriving, Manila and surrounding areas had been hit by 3 typhoons. Many areas were flooded. We were able to help with relief twice. We carried not only food, but the hope found only in Jesus to people who had lost everything.
An especially fun evening was carrying all the kids and adults from Open Door to McDonalds! 75 excited children laughing and giggling and having so much fun! Something so simple that brought such joy.
And for us, going, serving, loving, sharing . . . while we went to make a difference, we left blessed beyond measure as we saw lives changed as they came to know Jesus and His love. Debbie Bradford-Florida
I had the joy of traveling to the Philippines with Cindy in November, 2009. There’s something about spending 2 weeks with someone ~ you really get to know where there hearts are. Cindy knew my family had been on numerous mission trips to South America and I was excited about going with her to Open Door Baptist Church / school / orphanage. Cindy had traveled to Open Door twice helping with medical missions and evangelism. They asked her to come and teach Precepts to the local pastors and their wives and other members of their churches. Cindy loves to share God’s word and to help people ‘dig deep’ to see what God is revealing. People are hungry to know more, to learn how to study, to be discipled.
During our time in the Philippines we stayed at the orphanage. We were able to spend lots of time with the children ranging in ages 1 year -17 years. Children who have been hurt, abused and abandoned. Children who are now in a safe home, cared for and loved. Cindy led several sessions on Purity with the teens ~ out of these sessions we saw girls who struggle with desiring to be loved and cherished and learning that they are treasured by a Loving Father. Boys who now know what a man of God should be.
Shortly before arriving, Manila and surrounding areas had been hit by 3 typhoons. Many areas were flooded. We were able to help with relief twice. We carried not only food, but the hope found only in Jesus to people who had lost everything.
An especially fun evening was carrying all the kids and adults from Open Door to McDonalds! 75 excited children laughing and giggling and having so much fun! Something so simple that brought such joy.
And for us, going, serving, loving, sharing . . . while we went to make a difference, we left blessed beyond measure as we saw lives changed as they came to know Jesus and His love. Debbie Bradford-Florida
On the trips where I have been involved with, Cindy Braswell, has been a key person in making a mission trip possible to an extent of accomplishment of spreading the gospel. About a year ago, she joined a guatemalan Dr. to perform a medical clinic in a remote area on the west side of Guatemala, very close to the Mexican border, 8 hours drive from Guatemala city to this community where the population is mostly indiginious, she served as a great encourager from or Lord to pray for people's healing after being seen by the Doctor and most importantly to share the gospel with these people. Many people I am sure will remember hearing the gospel for the first time from a dear sister as Cindy. But what makes her involvement so important, is that the medicine is important for healing but ultimately is the Lord who does the work through prayers. Hoping she can be able to join more teams to be able to spread the gospel. We will welcome her again at this community. -Ovidio Garcia. Eye Care provider in Comitancillo. Guatemala.
Hi there Ate Cindy. I don't know when will you be by the time you read this. Truly God works in unexpected ways and even calls us when we don't expect. It's quite a turn out of events that I'll join the Evangelical Mission starting tomorrow till the 29th. I consider it a blessing and a priviliege unto the Lord for His purposes. I was permitted by my superiors at school to join since they know that it is for God. I just want to say how much I appreciate the week that we had. I felt more close and heart to heart with you with all the conversations we had. I'm into tears as I recall everything God has made me realize through your life since the first time we met. I really don't know what are His plans with regards to us meeting each other again, but for sure He is having His way . Thank you for being a mentor in my walk with the Lord. You are a precious gift not only to me but to every person that's coming your way. I'm praying that God will continue to use you more and prepare you for His wondrous plans in your life.
Love you so much..
Carl Windsor Oliver C. Evangelista
Love you so much..
Carl Windsor Oliver C. Evangelista