rivaldo grandez maciano
Age: 20
Birthday: August 7, 1997
Birthplace: Cushillo Cocha, Peru
Current Location: Iquitos, Peru
Date of Baptism: October 8, 2015
Desired Career: Nurse Technician
I’m Rivaldo. My parents have five sons. I am the third son. My family is from extreme poverty. I could not count on the help of my parents to continue my education. I had to find somewhere else to live.
I arrived at a home for abandoned boys in Puerto Alegría at the age of twelve. I missed my family. Spanish was the language spoken in the home. I did not know Spanish because I am from an ethnic group called Ticuna. It was very hard for me to transition. Now, little by little, I am learning the language and feel better.
When I got older, I moved to the home for abandoned boys in Iquitos. There I accepted Christ as my Savior. My life changed; now my life makes sense. I was baptised with some of my other friends in the home. Now I am a part of Divine Grace Evangelical Christian Church. It is a privilege to be a part of this church and community.
My dream is to become a great nurse. With my career, I can serve the Lord and reach many people who do not know the love of God. I want to return home and support my parents. God is good. With his mercy, I will reach my goals.
Thank you for all the support you give me and for always being with us boys. Through this ministry, I know the love of God. Blessings.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that the vulnerable testimony in this sponsorship packet is shared with the full permission of Rivaldo, who wrote it himself.The sharing of testimonies was optional. Consequences of sharing such personal information with the public via multiple outlets were explained at length beforehand. Even so, Rivaldo willingly and proudly chose to share his story of hardship, suffering, and hope to impact others and bring glory to God. Kings and Queens International is reminded of Luke 8:39, “‘Return home and tell how much God has done for you.’ So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” We are proud of Rivaldo for his boldness in Christ.