Thrive Community Church, we are pleased to bring you an update from your church plant in Ecuador! Iglesia Cristiana Jesús el Nazareno Mompiche – Benignidad, is actively ministering to the community. Currently, 30 adults attend the church as well as 125 children from the child development center.
Progress Since the Last Report
Construction of the land has resumed and workers hope to finish at the end of January.
Church staff regularly meet with parents of children who are registered at the center. Parents are very supportive and have already seen positive changes in their children. Families in the community are eager to know more about God.
Challenges and Opportunities
The building site is three hours from the Cantonal capital and the strong winter stopped construction. The church is grateful that they have acquired the necessary building materials and resumed construction.
Despite the obstacles, the church has been persistent and able to build little by little. They are determined to bring the gospel to places of great spiritual need.
Next Steps
Workers are moving forward with construction (walls, divisions, bathrooms, kitchen, classrooms, offices) as soon as possible.
Church Activities
The pastor is working with families, visiting them and encouraging them to continue seeking the Lord and teaching them about His love.
Testimonies of Impact
We are very happy because the project is a place of love and peace for our children, in addition to the benefits they receive, they learn about God. We have seen great changes in their behavior.
Mother of Jameri, a beneficiary
Parents and the rest of the community have seen how we work with children and families. The Church is empowering the community and we are working hard because there are many drug problems, dysfunctional families, but thank God we are seeing all the possibilities to help, and parents are very happy about that. We are very glad that God has put us in this place to preach and proclaim His word in the community.
Israel Borja, Church Supervisor
Prayer Requests
Please prayer for the children, their parents and families.
The community suffers from a serious lack of education. Pray that God provides improved access to education.
Final Message
The church gives thanks God for your support. You have been a great blessing to the children and the project. Thanks to your generosity, children with little resources receive not only physical benefits but also receive the best gift: God’s love.