Creekside Christian Church, thank you for your gift to fund three church plants in Ecuador. Your generous support is impacting more than one thousand children and their families throughout Ecuador. This update includes photos and information on the status of each new church.
In the photo above, children gather at Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios (EC0660), to receive gifts and participate in a Christmas celebration.
Iglesia Cristiana Sublime y Santo Dios (EC0183)
Construction was completed on December 6, 2019. The church is currently serving 705 children through its Compassion-assisted child development center, Rey de Gloria. 80 adults and 120 children regularly attend services at the church.
The church is based in a community of 4,500 people, where the average household income is equal to $150 per month. Because of your gift, children and families are experiencing the transforming hope of the gospel.
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- The church held a special service to celebrate the completed construction.
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- Parents and children gather at the child development center.
Iglesia del Nazareno La Gloria de Dios (EC0660)
The church expects to complete construction within the next few weeks. The church’s child development center, La Gloria de Dios, currently serves 152 children. 80 adults and 80 children regularly attend church services.
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- Pastor John preaches during a Sunday service.
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- The church holds a Bible school for children on Saturdays.
Iglesia del Nazareno Heredad de Dios (EC0662)
The church is thriving and expects to complete construction within the next few months. The church has participated in several COVID-19 relief interventions including food distribution and disaster relief efforts.
30 adults and 50 children currently attend the church. 150 children participate in the church’s Compassion-assisted child development center. The church is based in a town of 4,000 residents. There are high rates of malnutrition among children and the community needs safe water and improved sanitation.
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- A Sunday celebration meeting of the church.
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- Children learn Bible stories during Sunday school.
With Gratitude
Thank you for partnering with Compassion International to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name! Your generosity allows vulnerable children and families to hear the good news of the gospel and experience the practical demonstration of God’s love.