COVID-19 IN ECUADOR
Urgent: Emergency Relief Response
The current status and how we are assisting the communities we serve.
The current status and how we are assisting the communities we serve.
“The reason much of the world is not being attracted to Christ and His church is that God’s people lack the faith to attempt those things that only God can do.”
Since beginning the food bag campaign in Ecuador four weeks ago, Cambiarte has been making an impact. 909 food bags have been delivered to families, which in turn has helped 3,704 people in the communities of Quito and Pacoche, Ecuador. Due to the critical need of basic food and necessities in these areas, the people have been deeply moved with thanksgiving by the generosity of these distributions. During one distribution, a young boy hugged a bag of rice like a teddy bear.
Through Cambiarte, the people are not only being fed physically, but spiritually as well. In Pacoche, neighbors have lined the streets to hear Pastor Fabian preach the word nightly. We give God all the praise, honor, and glory for how He has provided and for all He is doing in Ecuador.
Though Cambiarte has been able to affect many families through food bag distribution, the need for the provision of food and basic necessities remains great. With no clear end of the COVID-19 crisis in sight, there is an ongoing need to support the most vulnerable in Ecuador. Cambiarte’s goal for at least the next 4 weeks is to distribute 200 food bags per week.
Paul and Susan Fernane, Cambiarte missionaries in Ecuador, share about their heart for the people there and the devastating reality of the pandemic in impoverished areas.
o Families in San Carlos Church (Pastor Jose & Teresa’s church)
o Children and families in the Cambiarte after school program
o Families who recycle in Zambiza Recycling Center
o Families in Casa de Dios Church of San Lorenzo (Pastor Fabian & Graciela’s church)
o Families who are a part of Liguiqui weekly program
o Community of San Lorenzo