Local church delivers sweet surprise to healthcare workers

Prayer of gratitude part of visit to those on the frontline at Kendall Regional Medical Center

A group from Cornerstone Christian Church of South Florida stopped by Kendall Regional Medical Center to deliver a sweet surprise and a prayer of gratitude to healthcare heroes. (WPLG)

KENDALL, Fla. – At a time when healthcare professionals are working countless hours, Cornerstone Christian Church of South Florida joined thousands around the world to pay tribute.

On Friday, a group from the church visited Kendall Regional Medical Center. The medical staff at the hospital caring for COVID-19 patients met them outside as the group displayed a banner showing their appreciation.

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A prayer of gratitude was met with applause, along with a cake the church gave to the staff for them to enjoy.

“Our staff is here 24/7 taking care of coronavirus patients,” Peter Jude of Kendall Regional Medical Center said. “It’s signs of support like this and the prayers and the appreciation that is so heartfelt.”

Members of Cornerstone Christian Church delivered a sweet surprise to healthcare workers at Kendall Regional Medical Center treating those with COVID-19. (WPLG)

“This small gesture of appreciation is the least we can do for all the men and women caring for the most vulnerable at this hospital,” Daniel Cordones, Pastor of Cornerstone Christian Church, said. “We pray for them every day and ask God to keep them healthy and strong.”

This is one of several efforts the church has planned to honor hometown heroes.


About the Author:

Mayte Padron Cordones is an Emmy-award winning journalist and the director of WPLG's Community Relations Department, overseeing the station's outreach initiatives to benefit and strengthen the South Florida community.