Thrive Community Church, thank you for your patience as your church plant, Iglesia Cristiana Jesús El Nazareno, experienced reporting delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to bring you a full construction closeout report within the next few weeks.
Construction Progress
The photo above gives you a glimpse of the progress so far. The photo shows finish work being completed such as painting and installing windows and doors. Construction is completed and we are waiting for the final report and photos to be approved.
Status of Compassion Projects in Ecuador
Ecuador has confirmed 153,000 positive cases of COVID-19 and more than 12,390 related deaths, with the epicenter of the virus in Quito. As of October 22, eight months after the onset, the rate of new infections is decreasing. The country’s commerce, industry, tourism, transport and health sectors have been badly affected by the economic slowdown, and experts believe a surge in lost jobs will push many families into extreme poverty. Indigenous groups in Ecuador have been hit hard by the virus; many who live in remote areas have little access to testing or hospitals. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Testing remains extremely limited, however, and death tolls indicate that the number of positive cases is higher than reported.
All Compassion frontline church partners and Compassion centers are closed to group activities. Church staff members continue to provide emotional and spiritual support by making regular phone calls to families. The Compassion Ecuador national office has helped to provide more than 2,500 pastors and more than 2,200 partner church staff with counseling and emotional care. Center workers have been able to deliver 372,586 food packs and 96,123 hygiene kits and have provided medical support to 14,746 individuals since the pandemic began, including helping families access telehealth services. Some partner churches have been able to hold online worship services, prayer meetings and training in child protection.
Thank You
We are deeply grateful for your partnership with Compassion International. Your generous support allows us to continue ministering to children and families during the global pandemic. Please continue to pray for Ecuador.