{"id":351978,"date":"2026-07-15T15:38:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=351978"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:52:08","slug":"rejected-by-society-but-transformed-by-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/rejected-by-society-but-transformed-by-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Rejected by Society, Her Life Was Transformed by Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big><strong>Neuma&#8217;s story<\/strong> intersects with the beginnings of <strong>the first temple of The Universal Church in Bahia, Brazil<\/strong>. As a small church emerged in one of Salvador&#8217;s most unlikely neighborhoods, a young girl was grappling with a reality filled with pain, loss, and seemingly insurmountable limitations.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>When Her Life Took an Unexpected Turn<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From a young age, an illness dramatically altered her path in life. What began as seemingly minor symptoms gradually progressed into a condition that severely impacted her mobility and independence. Medical diagnoses were discouraging, and her prospects seemed bleak.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Rejection, Loss, and Loneliness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As the years went by, in addition to her physical challenges, <strong>she faced family losses<\/strong> that deepened her emotional suffering. Feelings of rejection, loneliness, and abandonment led her to question her existence and even the presence of God in her life.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Encounter That Changed Everything<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>However, <strong>an unexpected encounter<\/strong> changed everything for her. She heard words about herself that she had never heard before, and an experience she describes as transformative fundamentally <strong>altered her perspective on life<\/strong>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Her Starting Point Did Not Determine Her Destination<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Today, her story serves as <strong>an inspiration to those facing rejection<\/strong>, physical limitations, family losses, or seemingly impossible circumstances. Her testimony shows that a person&#8217;s starting point does not determine their ultimate destination.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Watch Her Full Testimony<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\u201cI Was Treated Like Trash\u201d\u2014Neuma\u2019s Shocking Turnaround!\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1210196154?h=b4858440cd&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Participate in the Journey of Faith<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you wish to strengthen your faith and seek transformation in your life, join the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/journey-of-faith-toward-the-holy-campaign-at-mount-zion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journey of Faith Toward the Holy Campaign at Mount Zion<\/a><\/span>. Participate in this special series of united prayers and seek God&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n<p>The broadcasts take place <strong>Monday through Friday at 6 AM ET<\/strong>, live on the following Telegram channel: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/BishopJoshuaFonseca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/t.me\/BishopJoshuaFonseca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To find out how to participate in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/journey-of-faith-toward-the-holy-campaign-at-mount-zion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy Campaign at Mount Zion<\/a><\/span>, visit the nearest <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">location of The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\">Click Here for Nationwide Locations of The Universal Church<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\">Call 1-888-332-4141 for More Information<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in a city <strong>without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to <strong>health reasons<\/strong>, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/tuc-virtual-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Church<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via <strong>Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #203769; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/ulfn.org\/virtualchurch\/\">Click Here for more information on the Virtual Church<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Neuma&#8217;s story intersects with the beginnings of the first temple of The Universal Church in Bahia, Brazil. 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