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Missionary Theodora Figueroa

Betz, Rossi Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home - Amsterdam

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Born in Fajardo Puerto Rico, of parents Natividad Rodriguez and Laura Cintron Rodriguez, and her grandparents Nicasio Cintron & Carmen Mercado Cintron and she had 4 siblings: Zulma, Julia, Juan and Abednego Rodriguez. In April of 1946 Theodora, her mother and her brother arrived in the city of New York because her sister Zulma was married and was gravely ill and that was the emergency that brought them to New York. At that time Theodora, was just an adolescent, had just completed high school and aspired to begin her studies in University, but her dreams were cut short and it was not possible. Later on, God granted her “the desire of her heart”, since she has always had a great passion for education. In September of the same year, she began studying the powerful word of God at the Bible Institute of La Sinagoga Pentecostal Church, of which she was a member. After 3 years, on June 29, 1950, she completed her goal and graduated from Bible Institute together with her husband, Alberto Figueroa, who she considered to be a holy and upright man who also achieved his goal of graduating from the same institute at the same church. She graduated in June and they married on July 29, 1950.

God gave them 6 children, two daughters and four sons: Drusila Figueroa Nieves, Alberto Figueroa, Jr., Efraim Figueroa, Edwin Figueroa, Nelson Figueroa and Laura Figueroa Dorn. All were born and raised in New York and raised in the fear and love of God, and taught the word of God by their parents and also by the church La Sinagoga. Together with her husband they prepared them to face life with an academic degree. Our dear Theodora feels very blessed with the children God has given her and considers that God gave her the “most precious children in the world”, and shares with them that after her salvation they are the greatest and most beautiful thing that God has given her. When the church La Sinagoga moved to 125 E. 125 Street, New York, they had a financial crisis. Theodora wanted to work and do a fundraiser, and that’s when she heard God’s “authoritative” voice telling her to record an album. She didn’t know what to record, and after praying and consulting with God, and talking to her mother and counselor, Missionary Laura Rodriguez, she understood what God wanted her to record. She recorded 3 poems on 3 different occasions, and she saw the glory of God; how God would bring people to buy her albums and some would buy entire boxes. She was able to help the church and raise a good sum of money for the work of the Lord, and all of it, absolutely all of it for the work of God. Then later, to continue this joy, I learned of a miracle that God did where because of my records a family of 8 people came to the Lord and were saved. All glory and honor be to God. Theodora continued to grow and mature in the Lord serving in her church as a Missionary, Sunday School Teacher for Ladies class #9, and was President of the Ladies Society for 8 years, where they carried out many activities. For example, they started a crochet class in order to improve Tuesday night attendance at the Ladies Society. Not only did many women come to the classes, but they would bring friends who also wanted to learn crochet and would end up hearing the word of God. God also allowed Theodora to be Director of Home Worship, and the majority were in the homes of unsaved women and the Lord granted her the victory of winning many souls for Christ, some of them reaching the ministry of missionaries and pastors. All for the Glory and Honor of the Lord!

During such a glorious moment, the Lord calls them to come to Amsterdam to help Missionary Laura Rodriguez, her mother, and at which time her husband was contemplating retirement from his secular job. After praying, fasting and being very certain of her calling, Missionary Laura Rodriguez opened the doors to her home at 98 Grove Street on February 4, 1984, to preach the powerful word of God to a small growing Hispanic community. Theodora and her husband worked tirelessly alongside her mother knocking on doors and visiting homes. Almost none of the newly converted brothers and sisters had a car or knew how to speak English. But God, in his infinite mercy, gave them strength and supplied almost all their needs.

Theodora was surprised when, after 25 years of graduating from the Bible Institute, she felt the desire to return to study in the 4th year of Advanced Theology, and so she did. She did not know that God was preparing her for this new ministry in Amsterdam, New York. She had never refused to contribute to the work of the Lord. God has always helped her to continue preaching his word, reciting it and teaching it. God continued to bless her by delivering into her hands a radio program called “Advice for the Family”, for 7 years, where she saw the hand of the Lord working in a special way. Theodora says “if God allows me, I will continue doing everything that comes to my hand to do, and I will do it for the glory and honor of God to bring more souls to Christ”.   She along with her husband founded the church in Amsterdam, NY and has left a wonderful legacy to her family and all whom she ministered to.

Theodora was called to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023.  Theodora’s Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, beginning at 6:00PM until 9:00 PM at the Iglesia La Segunda Sinogoga Pentecostal Church, 44-46 Vanderveer St. Amsterdam with Rev. Jose Arce presiding.    Visitation for the public will begin at 5:30PM at the church prior to the service.   A Prayer Service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday August 28, 2023 also at the church before the interment in Hagaman Mills Cemetery, Hagaman, NY.    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi, Bellinger and Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. To read Theodora’s full biography and leave condolences please go to the funeral home website at www.brbsfuneral.com.  Flowers to honor her memory can be ordered from White Cottage Gardens Fine Floral Design www.whitecottagegardens.net

Nacida en Fajardo, Puerto Rico, a sus padres Natividad Rodriguez & Laura Cintron Rodriguez, y sus Abuelos Nicasio Cintron & Carmen Mercado Cintron y tuvo 4 hermanos:  Zulma, Julia, Juan y Abednego Rodriguez.  En abril del 1946 la hermana Teodora, su madre, y hermano llegaron a la ciudad de Nueva York porque su hermana Zulma estaba casada y gravemente enferma y esa fué la emergencia que los hizo llegar a Nueva York. 

En ese entonces nuestra hermana Teodora, una tierna adolescente, acababa de completar la escuela superior y aspiraba comenzar sus estudios universitarios, pero sus sueños fueron tronchados y no le fue posible.  Luego más tarde, Dios le concedió “el deseo de su Corazón”, ya que siempre ha tenido una gran pasión por la educación.

En Septiembre de ese mismo año, comenzó a estudiar la Palabra Poderosa de Dios en el Instituto Bíblico de la Iglesia La Sinagoga de la cual ya era miembro.  A los 3 años, en Junio 29, 1950, completa su meta y se gradúa del instituto junto a su esposo Alberto Figueroa, considerado por nuestra hermana como un hombre santo e integró quien también alcanza el logro de graduarse del mismo instituto en la misma iglesia.  Se graduó en Junio y se casó en Julio 29, 1950.

Dios les dio 6 hijos, dos niñas y cuatros varones.  Drusila Figueroa Nieves, Alberto Figueroa, Jr., Efraim Figueroa, Edwin Figueroa, Nelson Figueroa y Laura Figueroa Dorn; todos nacidos y criados en Nueva York y en el temor y amor de Dios, enseñados en la Palabra de Dios por sus padres y también por la Iglesia la Sinagoga.  Ella junto a su esposo los prepararon para enfrentar la vida con un grado académico.  Nuestra hermana Teodora se siente muy bendecida con los hijos que Dios le ha dado y considera que Dios le concedió los hijos “más preciosos del mundo” y comparte con ellos que después de su salvación ellos son lo más grande y hermoso que Dios le ha dado.  

Cuando la Iglesia La Sinagoga se mudó a 125 East 125th Street, Nueva York, tuvieron una crisis financiera y ella quería trabajar pro-templo y ahí fue donde Dios con voz “autoritativa” le ordena a grabar.  Ella no sabía que grabar y después de orar y consultar con Dios, y hablar con su mamá y consejera, la misionera, Laura Rodríguez, entendió lo que Dios quería que ella grabara.  Grabó 3 poesías en 3 distintas ocasiones donde vío la gloria de Dios; y como Dios traía la gente a comprar los discos y algunos hermanos se los llevaban por cajas.  Así ella pudo ayudar a la obra del Señor con una buena cantidad de dinero, y todo, absolutamente todo para la obra de Dios.  Luego, más tarde para continuar este gozo, supo del milagro que hizo Dios, atraves de sus discos donde una familia de 8 personas vinieron al Señor y fueron salvadas.  La gloria y la honra sea para Dios.

Nuestra hermana crecía y maduraba en el Señor trabajando en su iglesia como misionera, maestra de la clase #9 de Damas de la Escuela Dominical, y Presidenta de la Sociedad de Damas por 8 años, donde llevaban a cabo muchas actividades, como por ejemplo una clase de tejidos para mejorar la asistencia de los martes en la sociedad.  No solamente venían todas las hermanas a la clase, sino que muchas amigas venían para aprender y también oían la Palabra de Dios.  El Señor también le otorgó el cargo de ser Directora de los Servicios en los Hogares donde la mayoría eran hogares de inconversas y donde el Señor le concede la victoria de ganar muchas almas para Él.  Algunas de ellas alcanzando el ministerio de misioneras y pastores.  ¡Todo para la Gloria y la Honra del Señor!  Durante tan glorioso momento, el Señor les hace el llamado de venir a la ciudad de Ámsterdam y ayudar a la Misionera Laura Rodríguez, madre de nuestra hermana, en tiempo en que su esposo también contemplaba el retiro de su trabajo secular.

Después de haber orado, ayunado y estar bien segura de su llamado, la hermana Laura Rodríguez abre las puertas de su casa en el 98 de Grove Street, el 4 de Febrero de 1984, para predicar la Poderosa Palabra de Dios a una pequeña comunidad hispana que comenzaba a crecer.  Su esposo y ella trabajaron arduamente, junto a su madre, tocando puertas y visitando los hogares.  Los hermanos eran nuevos convertidos y casi ninguno tenían automóvil ni sabían hablar inglés.  Pero Dios en su infinita misericordia les daba fuerzas y suplía casi todas sus necesidades.

Nuestra hermana se sorprendió cuando después de 25 años de haberse graduado del Instituto Biblico, de momento siente el deseo de volver a estudiar en el 4to Año de Teología Avanzada, y así lo hizo.  La hermana no sabía que Dios la preparaba para este nuevo ministerio en Ámsterdam, Nueva York.  Ella nunca se había negado a contribuir en la obra del Señor.  Dios siempre le ha ayudado a seguir predicando su Palabra, recitando y enseñando.  Dios le seguía bendiciendo entregando en sus manos un Programa Radial llamado, “Un Consejo a la Familia”, por 7 años, donde vio su mano obrando de manera especial.  Nuestra hermana cita “si Dios me lo permite, seguiré haciendo"— “todo lo que me venga a la mano hacer”– “y lo haré para la Gloria y Honra de Dios y para traer más almas a Cristo”.

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