Gnica Brangman came to faith three years ago — and hit the ground running.

She founded the Christian-based ministry Limitless Faith, hosted a series of gospel events and spearheaded campaigns to aid needy families.

Safe to say, she’s been busy.

“I didn’t grow up going to church,” she said. “I always had a relationship with God, but didn’t get saved until 2013.

“I was going through a lot in my personal life and started watching Bishop Vernon Lambe on Channel 85 every Sunday.

“One day I just decided, let me just show up to church. If a TV show could give me goosebumps and cause my spirit to light up, then just imagine what being in the sanctuary would do.”

She hasn’t looked back.

Today she feels more secure, focused and optimistic than she’s ever been.

“It builds your faith when you see that God has gotten you through so many difficult tests and trials,” she explained. “God had brought me through personal issues and financial struggles.

“My daughter was less than a year old when my marriage fell apart and I was left to raise her on my own. You don’t have the support you need and aren’t always sure how all your wants and needs will be met, but somehow God is faithful.”

She has a soft spot for single mothers — and tries to help them out through her Christmas Crashers programme. Nominations pour in from all corners of the island and Ms Brangman works to find sponsors for Christmas trees, decorations, food and presents.

This year First Church of God on North Shore generously gave boxes of food; Sousa’s Landscaping donated trees.

“The response has been so overwhelming this year,” Ms Brangman said. “I put a video up on Facebook and didn’t expect to get so much of a response; so many people got in touch. It’s really satisfying to know what happens when you’re obedient to God.

“We’ve been able to surprise so many people who really need help or deserve a little support. We remind them not to be ashamed about what they’re going through. We had one girl this week who is homeless and living with different family members and we provided her with food baskets with ham, turkey and other food items. She was so grateful.

“Another woman we helped was behind in her rent and didn’t have money to pay her electric bill. She has a four-month-old and was a single parent. Thanks to donations we were able to pay for a few months’ rent and help her get diapers, baby wipes and a few other things she needed.”

Sacha Richardson, a mother-of-three, is one of 30 people who benefited from the scheme this holiday. She was completely surprised to get home one day and find a tree up and decorated, and ham, turkey and Christmas trimmings provided for her family.

“It was a really welcome surprise,” Ms Richardson said. “I have a daughter with special needs and have health issues resulting from a prior brain surgery. This year was especially stressful and emotional for us after we experienced another major situation in the family which impacted us as a whole, as well my ability to put the usual time and energy into running my business.

“Coming into Christmas I knew I had to do something for the kids, but I had no idea with so many constraints how I would pull it off. It was amazing to come home and see people had not only seen and understood our pressures but also been so generous — especially at a time with so many others in need.”

It served her as a reminder to trust in God.

“It’s happened before where God has provided for me and my family,” she said. “It’s so easy to get caught up in everything — the daily stresses and pressures of life — that you forget to rely on Him. But He still comes through and looks out for us.”

Ms Brangman sees this holiday as a celebration of Jesus’ birth, but also as a yearly reminder of His life. She tries to honour Him year round by providing regular support to people and by “being the change I wish to see”.