Elisha Hoffman: A Life of Hymns, Faith, and Service

Church History

In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Louisa M.R. Stead, a dedicated missionary and hymn writer whose faith and courage led her to serve communities in need across two continents. After the tragic loss of her husband, Louisa heeded a long-standing call to mission work, moving with her daughter Lily to South Africa. There, she passionately shared the Gospel, established schools, and empowered children through education. Louisa's journey of service brought her together with Robert Wodehouse, a fellow missionary with whom she fell in love and married. Together, they spread Christian teachings and provided practical support to local communities, leaving a lasting impact through their devotion and perseverance in the face of challenges. Louisa's story is a testament to the transformative power of faith, love, and resilience in mission work. Music: Today we will hear from Trinity Worship as they sing the hymn Tis so sweet. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xv-CTnfQT2k?si=fKy6t4ezuWwAiaMO Website trinitychurchworship.com Links: My Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these from the same period: The Start of the YMCA and the Early Life of D.L. Moody https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34685328/the-start-of-the-ymca-and-the-early-life-of-d-l-moody Billy Sunday: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34817272/billy-sunday-the-baseball-preacher Sunday School: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34670598/sunday-school-the-movement-that-shaped-the-education-of-the-church