Victoria Gabriel Project Newsletter

It only took a few minutes of being in the presence of Gilda Miller as she shared about her experiences volunteering as an Angel with the Gabriel Project to realize that she has been anointed with The Holy Spirit! Gilda has been a Gabriel Project Volunteer Angel for 14 years and counting. By trade she was a neonatal nurse, now retired, Gilda utilizes her vast Wisdom and Knowledge gained over 42 years in the medical field to benefit mothers, babies and volunteers in our programs.

As Gilda pondered the idea of retirement, she wondered if she would be able to give back or contribute to society in a meaningful way. Connecting with Gabriel Project has provided Gilda with a means to do just that! While lending her medical expertise to our Mother Baby Program she also shares her faith which is definitely contagious. Perhaps it’s the light of God shining in Gilda’s eyes and her welcoming smile that draws people near and encourages them to make their own spiritual connections. Gilda does not believe in coincidences or accidents – she knows God placed her at the Gabriel Project because it would be a perfect Fit! And she attests – He was right!

Gilda was raised on a farm in Victoria, Texas by her grandparents. The most prevalent memories from childhood is that her family always gave to others in need. Whether it was a place to sleep in the barn or an extra hot plate at the table – she witnessed giving to others as a normal thing to do.
 

Gilda’s gift of active volunteerism was ignited during her first visit to Honduras on a missionary trip. It was there where she encountered true poverty. She shared, that even though the people of Honduras were cooking outside in stone ovens, with no running or warm water – they were not aware they were poor. She explained, that they are a people that are happy and content and they make do with whatever means they have. She found this inspiring. Four missionary trips later, Gilda’s light was shining so bright that she was invited back to Honduras and asked to teach the nurses of the country something that would be life changing in their country. This was a request that required careful consideration. Soon Gilda realized that if the people who lived in the mountainous range of Honduras were to help themselves they needed to learn to utilize available resources. 

For instance, the missionary groups taught Hondurans how to grow crops in unused fields and how to build houses out of stone instead of using tin and sticks.

Gilda’s experience in Honduras transcends her methodology and purpose of missionary work here at the Gabriel Project. This is why she stresses the importance of connecting with community resources to all of our moms in the Gabriel Project programs, as well as, to mothers living at the Bethlehem Maternity home. 

Gilda also disclosed that one of the biggest gifts of giving of oneself, is knowing that your efforts helped make positive changes in the trajectory of someone’s life. That accompanied with the power of witnessing the mental and spiritual growth in the moms and volunteers she mentors empowers her to continue sharing her love of Jesus Christ, to those in need of grace.

Not only does Gilda inspire people in our programs and our volunteers but she also sets an awesome example for volunteerism in her own family. Her daughters and granddaughters also enjoy volunteering for The Gabriel Project. The Gabriel Project offers many opportunities for volunteerism not only acting as an angel helping families in need, but also behind the scenes work like wrapping presents at Christmas Time. By the way, her granddaughters love wrapping Christmas presents!

We are blessed to have Gilda Miller representing The Gabriel Project of the Crossroads supporting moms in crisis pregnancy. Her commitment to volunteerism and genuine caring and compassion is a perfect example of our Mission! We are honored to have Gilda mentoring our moms and training our volunteers to become better citizens of our community as we all grow in faith together.
 

If you would like to witness the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit - encompassed in human form check out our feature video showcasing Our Angel Education Coordinator Gilda Miller! Check out the video below.
 

In this video the Holy Spirit shines bright through the eyes of Gilda Miller – revealing her Wisdom, Knowledge, Passion, Grace and Unconditional Love. Her willingness and desire to Counsel and Mentor others on their spiritual and personal journeys is selfless, yet all parties involved benefit greatly. Thank you Gilda for your Loving Service! We appreciate you and are grateful you are part of our team! Gilda Miller is definitely a Real Live Angel, right here on Earth!
 

Article Written by: Gail Repka Nov. 2023