Lutheran Women in Mexico Series: Señora Maria Luisa

Welcome to the second installment of my Lutheran Women in Mexico series. This week I spoke with Señora Maria Luisa, a long-time member of the congregation La Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) in Monterrey, Mexico.

I have known Señora Maria Luisa for nearly ten years, and have never, ever talked to her when she wasn't bounding with energy. This woman is the living definition of the word "go-getter." Here's the neat thing: she focuses most of her energy on the church.

Señora Maria Luisa first came to the Lutheran church with her family when she was just 7 years old. She hasn't looked back since. After being confirmed at La Santa Cruz, she started to get involved in more activities. She currently teaches Sunday School, is the treasurer for the Women’s Society of the church, regularly visits shut-ins, makes evangelism calls, and is always ready to take on another project.

Of all that she's done, Señora Maria Luisa's heart belongs to teaching. "I just love it,” she says. “Getting people into God’s Word is what brings them to faith, and it's also how that faith grows."

And, she adds, we never stop learning. "No matter what stage you're at - a teenager, young mother, grandmother - there's always more you can get out of the Bible."



Señora Maria Luisa's passion for sharing the Word can be seen right in her own home. Her four children have grown up learning about God, and are now active in church. Her son Emanuel helps out with liturgy, directs the choir, and plays the organ regularly for church at La Santa Cruz.

This focus on God's Word has kept Señora Maria Luisa stable through the ups and downs of life. When two of her daughters were born deaf, she sought ways to enable them to come to church and participate regularly. "I never would have been able to do this without God," she acknowledges.

As one of the pillars of the Mexican church, you can expect Señora Maria Luisa to be involved in the planning and carrying out of next year's convention for women in Mexico. If you have a chance to see her, talk to her. I guarantee you'll walk away feeling encouraged and renewed. Her energy is contagious.

Thanks so much, Señora Maria Luisa, for sharing your story with us and for setting a strong example for myself and others to follow. May God continue to bless you with his love.

See earlier installments of the series here.