BRING A GROUP
Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
Matthew 9:37-38 (NIV)
MISSIONS 2022
CHRISTIAN CHURCH VAN ALSTYNE
TEXAS July, 2022
VISIT TO THE FEDICE PROJECTS IN THE PIJAL
Missionaries from Christian church Van Alstyne of Texas, led by Pastor Doug Deuel, will come to visit projects in the Pijal, Otavalo area. It will be a time to share, evaluate the work and thank the support of Pastor Doug Deuel for FEDICE throughout more than 20 years of joint work.
In addition, the missionaries will carry out activities with the children in two churches in this area.
Missionaries from Christian church Van Alstyne of Texas, led by Pastor Doug Deuel, will come to visit projects in the Pijal, Otavalo area. It will be a time to share, evaluate the work and thank the support of Pastor Doug Deuel for FEDICE throughout more than 20 years of joint work.
In addition, the missionaries will carry out activities with the children in two churches in this area.
COUNTRY CLUB CHRISTIAN CHURCH KANSAS CITY October, 2022
VISIT TO THE FEDICE PROJECTS IN THE NORTH AREA, OTAVALO
Missionaries from the Country Club Christian Church of Kansas City, led by Pastor Tyler Heston, will come to visit Juanita Tocagón's home and the Caluquí and Tocagón children's centers in Otavalo.
Missionaries from the Country Club Christian Church of Kansas City, led by Pastor Tyler Heston, will come to visit Juanita Tocagón's home and the Caluquí and Tocagón children's centers in Otavalo.
MISSIONS 2021
MISSIONS 2020
COUNTRY CLUB CHRISTIAN CHURCH KANSAS CITY January, 2020
Missionaries from CCCCKC, Country Club Christian Church Kansas City worked on the adaptation of the children's center of the Caluqui community in Otavalo.
MISSIONS 2019
BRIDGING CULTURES June,2019
CONSTRUCTION OF ISOLINA´S HOUSE
PUSIR GRANDE
Construction of a house of 60 m2 for the family of Isolina Salazar. This project was funded by our friends from Weatherford-Texas through BRIDGING CULTURES.
OREGON August,2019
CONSTRUCTION OF SAN PEDRO´S CHILDREN CENTER
Oregon volunteers worked in the education of the children's center of the community of San Pedro.
Oregon volunteers worked in the education of the children's center of the community of San Pedro.
COUNTRY CLUB CHRISTIAN CHURCH KANSAS CITY October, 2019
Young volunteers from CCCCKC, Country Club Christian Church Kansas City worked on the adaptation of the Tocagón children's center.
MISSIONS 2018
NORTH DAKOTA February,2018
ADAPTATION OF THE COMMUNAL HOUSE OF TOCAGÓN.
The planned activities to be done with the volunteers was completed in 100% (painting the walls and ceiling, grouting the floor). The participation of the community (MINGA) was very important to accomplishing the proposed goal.
In addition, the mission trip volunteers led by Marcy Dawson gave a three-day workshop on first aid in Gonzalez Suarez. There were 64 participants from different organizations and communities such as: Pijal Centro, Tocagon, Inty Huaycopungo, Caluqui, San Agustin, San Pedro, Barrio Central, ASOSERGONS, and Pusir Grande.
The first aid workshop focused on topics like how to react and what to do when faced with small injuries, large first and third-degree burns, splinting an arm or ankle fracture
The planned activities to be done with the volunteers was completed in 100% (painting the walls and ceiling, grouting the floor). The participation of the community (MINGA) was very important to accomplishing the proposed goal.
In addition, the mission trip volunteers led by Marcy Dawson gave a three-day workshop on first aid in Gonzalez Suarez. There were 64 participants from different organizations and communities such as: Pijal Centro, Tocagon, Inty Huaycopungo, Caluqui, San Agustin, San Pedro, Barrio Central, ASOSERGONS, and Pusir Grande.
The first aid workshop focused on topics like how to react and what to do when faced with small injuries, large first and third-degree burns, splinting an arm or ankle fracture
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FROM PLANO-TEXAS, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST June,2018
ADAPTATION OF THE SAN PEDRO CHILDREN'S CENTER – OTAVALO
We have already started to plan the work to be done at the children's center of San Pedro, starting June 4, the preparation officially begins. Both Educators and parents will be involved in the tasks that need to be done.
Tile was put in in the fourth-cycle classroom, dining room, kitchen, and hallway. Other flooring was installed in the first, second, and third cycle.
As of right now, the children's center will continue to run in old classrooms (that are very small) until the work has been completed.
From the 22nd to the 30th of June volunteers from "FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FROM PLANO-TEXAS, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST" will help in necessary adjusting and reinforcing of the tile flooring, and in painting various areas of the children's center. We are very happy and excited that very soon 40 of our children will enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere in their new children's center.
We have already started to plan the work to be done at the children's center of San Pedro, starting June 4, the preparation officially begins. Both Educators and parents will be involved in the tasks that need to be done.
Tile was put in in the fourth-cycle classroom, dining room, kitchen, and hallway. Other flooring was installed in the first, second, and third cycle.
As of right now, the children's center will continue to run in old classrooms (that are very small) until the work has been completed.
From the 22nd to the 30th of June volunteers from "FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FROM PLANO-TEXAS, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST" will help in necessary adjusting and reinforcing of the tile flooring, and in painting various areas of the children's center. We are very happy and excited that very soon 40 of our children will enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere in their new children's center.
BRIDGING CULTURES – TEXAS June, 2018
ADAPTATION OF HOUSING - PUSIR GRANDE - CARCHI
From June 4 to 12, 2018, volunteers from "BRIDGING CULTURES " will support of construction´s activities.
From June 4 to 12, 2018, volunteers from "BRIDGING CULTURES " will support of construction´s activities.
BRIDGING CULTURES & WEST DES MOINES CHRISTIAN CHURCH August,2018
Housing construction in Pusir Grande.
Volunteers from Bridging Cultures - Texas built three houses for the families of the Pusir Grande community
Volunteers from Bridging Cultures - Texas built three houses for the families of the Pusir Grande community
MISSIONS 2017
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - TYLER – TX July,2017
ADAPTATION OF THE CHILDREN'S CENTER "EL PRADO - CAYAMBE"
Volunteers from FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - TYLER - TX, participated in the adaptation of the community center in EL PRADO – CAYAMBE.
Volunteers from FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - TYLER - TX, participated in the adaptation of the community center in EL PRADO – CAYAMBE.
BRIDGING CULTURES – TEXAS July, 2017
Housing construction in Pusir Grande.
Volunteers from Bridging Cultures - Texas built three houses for the families of the Pusir Grande community
Volunteers from Bridging Cultures - Texas built three houses for the families of the Pusir Grande community
MISSIONS 2016
BRIDGING CULTURES – TX January,2016
Volunteers of Bridging Cultures built three new corrals to goals.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FROM TYLER - TX March,2016
Volunteers of First Christian Church from Tyler TX did two activities in village of Pusir Grande:
1. Building a new fencing around medical center.
2. Medical brigade.
BRIDGING CULTURES – TEXAS July, 2016
Complementary work on the Carpentry workshop, fixing the home of María Sita Narváez, Interior painting of church.
OREGON AND IDAHO June,2016
REPAIR OF CHILDREN´S CENTER “MUSHUK MUYU NEW SEED”
The Children´s center benefits 40 children from 1 to 3 years of age, providing attention in early development. Dampness in the walls is negatively affecting the health of the children, so it is urgent to support them in the adaptation of this center.
The Children´s center benefits 40 children from 1 to 3 years of age, providing attention in early development. Dampness in the walls is negatively affecting the health of the children, so it is urgent to support them in the adaptation of this center.
MISSIONS 2015
AMIRA DUGHRI February, 2015
Amira Dughri, who is a professional reporter, came in February and together with Bethany Wagoner (volunteer of Global Ministries) visited some communities where FEDICE works and filmed interviews. It was an arduous job, with a lot of dedication and professionalism that resulted in the production of several videos that help us spread FEDICE's activities.
DAVE JOHNSON AND CRAIG JENKINGS -SUTTON February, 2015
Dave Johnson and Craig Jenkins - Sutton, members of FEDICE USA, came in the month of February and visited the communities of Caluquí, Pijal, Romerillos, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, El Chaupi and Cochapamba. In each of the communities, Dave and Craig were able to verify the productive projects and activities in which FEDICE works together with the beneficiaries. They heard directly from the people, the achievements, the challenges and the changes that have been achieved in the families through working with FEDICE.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE - ROSEANNE FRANKE July,2015
Our good friends from the Southern Illinois Conference came in July and visited the community of Romerillos. The objective of his visit was to carry out the meeting for 2015 with the FEDICE team. They were valuable moments to publicize the activities and especially the results particularly in the community of Romerillos. We take this opportunity to have a short program with the children of the Children's Center of this community, which is named after Lisa Franke.
BRIDGING CULTURES -TEXAS July, 2015
ADAPTATION OF CLASSROOMS OF PUSIR GRANDE EDUCATIONAL UNIT.
Pastor Danny Couch and friends of Bridging Cultures, as they do year after year, came in July to work with the people of Pusir. This time, together with the teachers of the Pusir Grande Educational Unit, several classrooms of this educational center were adapted. As we always do, there was a presentation of FEDICE's work and particularly of the activities that are being developed in this community with the support of these brothers from Weatherford, Texas, USA
Pastor Danny Couch and friends of Bridging Cultures, as they do year after year, came in July to work with the people of Pusir. This time, together with the teachers of the Pusir Grande Educational Unit, several classrooms of this educational center were adapted. As we always do, there was a presentation of FEDICE's work and particularly of the activities that are being developed in this community with the support of these brothers from Weatherford, Texas, USA
PLANO TEXAS August, 2015
Medical Brigade, Christian Education and Construction
Pastor Doug Deuel and 40 members of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in Plano, Texas, came in the month of August and worked in the parish of González Suarez. Distributed in four work groups, led by the FEDICE team and the participation of people from the community, we held a MINGA (community work) to simultaneously work in four activities: Medical Brigade, Christian Education, Ophthalmology Clinic and construction. It was a wonderful time, of challenges, of coordination of activities but always in favor of the people who need this support.
El Pastor Doug Deuel y 40 miembros de la Iglesia de los Discípulos de Cristo en Plano, Texas, vinieron en el mes de agosto y trabajaron en la parroquia de González Suárez. Distribuidos en 4 grupos de trabajo, liderados por el equipo de FEDICE y la participación de las personas de la comunidad, realizamos una minga (trabajo comunitario) para simultáneamente trabajar en 4 actividades: Brigada médica, Educación Cristiana, Clínica de Oftalmología y construcción. Fue un tiempo maravilloso, de desafíos, de coordinación de actividades, pero siempre en favor de las personas que necesitan de nuestro apoyo.
Pastor Doug Deuel and 40 members of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in Plano, Texas, came in the month of August and worked in the parish of González Suarez. Distributed in four work groups, led by the FEDICE team and the participation of people from the community, we held a MINGA (community work) to simultaneously work in four activities: Medical Brigade, Christian Education, Ophthalmology Clinic and construction. It was a wonderful time, of challenges, of coordination of activities but always in favor of the people who need this support.
El Pastor Doug Deuel y 40 miembros de la Iglesia de los Discípulos de Cristo en Plano, Texas, vinieron en el mes de agosto y trabajaron en la parroquia de González Suárez. Distribuidos en 4 grupos de trabajo, liderados por el equipo de FEDICE y la participación de las personas de la comunidad, realizamos una minga (trabajo comunitario) para simultáneamente trabajar en 4 actividades: Brigada médica, Educación Cristiana, Clínica de Oftalmología y construcción. Fue un tiempo maravilloso, de desafíos, de coordinación de actividades, pero siempre en favor de las personas que necesitan de nuestro apoyo.
PAT BILLINGS - TEXAS August,2015
Pat Billings, desde Texas, vino en agosto, ella visitó particularmente a Margarita Cuascota y su familia (ellos viven en la parroquia González Suárez, Otavalo) a quien ella apoyó para la construcción de su vivienda. Pat pudo verificar como han cambiado las condiciones de vida de Margarita y su familia y como FEDICE invirtió el dinero enviado por ella.
MISSIONS 2014
RISTIAN CHURCH FROM TYLER TX March, 2014
WORK IN THE COMPUTER CENTER AND MEDICAL BRIGADE
Volunteers of First Christian Church from Tyler Tx did several activities in the village of Pusir Grande:
a. Installing the roof and painting in the computer center.
b. Medical brigade.
Volunteers of First Christian Church from Tyler Tx did several activities in the village of Pusir Grande:
a. Installing the roof and painting in the computer center.
b. Medical brigade.
HECTOR Y TANIA CURIEL – OREGON March, 2014
VISITING SEVERAL COMMUNITIES
Hector and Tania are from the State of Oregon, they came with the objective of visiting several communities to learn about the FEDICE projects and continue with the support for FEDICE. The projects visited were Santa Rosa, Romerillos, San Francisco, Cochapamba, El Chaupi,
Hector and Tania are from the State of Oregon, they came with the objective of visiting several communities to learn about the FEDICE projects and continue with the support for FEDICE. The projects visited were Santa Rosa, Romerillos, San Francisco, Cochapamba, El Chaupi,
KATHY MAGUIRE & HER STUDENTS March, 2014
ADAPTATION OF A MEDICAL CENTER IN PUSIR, WITH A GROUP OF STUDENTS.
KELSEY HERTEL & AARON TURK May,2014
VOLUNTEER WORK OF THREE MONTHS IN ROMERILLOS AND SAN FRANCISCO
They volunteered and lived in the communities of Romerillos and San Francisco during the months of April, May and June. The objective of these activities is to know more about FEDICE's projects and specially to make a coexistence with people in the communities
They volunteered and lived in the communities of Romerillos and San Francisco during the months of April, May and June. The objective of these activities is to know more about FEDICE's projects and specially to make a coexistence with people in the communities
FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY May, 2014
WORK IN THE COMMUNITY OF ROMERILLOS
A group of students and teachers of Fort Worth Country Day, came to work in the community of Romerillos, this time they participated in the construction activities and the great MINGA (community work) made for the smelting of the earthenware in the Day care center in Romerillos
A group of students and teachers of Fort Worth Country Day, came to work in the community of Romerillos, this time they participated in the construction activities and the great MINGA (community work) made for the smelting of the earthenware in the Day care center in Romerillos
BRIDGING CULTURES FROM WEATHERFORD June,2014
Construction activities in Pusir, the adequacy of the computer center continues. In addition to the joint activities between the youth of Pusir and the members of the missionary group.
PASTOR DOUG DEUEL FROM TEXAS June.2014
PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR BRINGING A GROUP OF 40 MISSIONARIES
Pastor Doug Deuel from the Church of Plano, Texas, visited us with the goal of planning activities for August 2015. A group of 40 missionaries is planned to assist in construction activities, medical brigade, ophthalmology clinic and activities of Christian education.
El pastor Doug Deuel de la Iglesia de Plano, Texas, nos visitó con el objetivo de planificar las actividades para agosto 2015. Se está planeando traer a un grupo de 40 misioneros para ayudar en actividades de construcción, brigada médica, clínica de oftalmología y actividades de educación cristiana.
Pastor Doug Deuel from the Church of Plano, Texas, visited us with the goal of planning activities for August 2015. A group of 40 missionaries is planned to assist in construction activities, medical brigade, ophthalmology clinic and activities of Christian education.
El pastor Doug Deuel de la Iglesia de Plano, Texas, nos visitó con el objetivo de planificar las actividades para agosto 2015. Se está planeando traer a un grupo de 40 misioneros para ayudar en actividades de construcción, brigada médica, clínica de oftalmología y actividades de educación cristiana.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF OREGON July, 2014
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNAL CENTER OF CACHIVIRO
The missionary group of the Christian church of Oregon, worked in construction activities in the communal center of Cachiviro, in Otavalo; Christian education activities were also carried out with the children of the community.
Bernice Rivera, member of the group, conducted a leadership-training workshop for women in the community.
The Oregon brothers also participated in the 20th anniversary of FEDICE.
We also take advantage of your visit so that they can visit the community of Romerillos.
The missionary group of the Christian church of Oregon, worked in construction activities in the communal center of Cachiviro, in Otavalo; Christian education activities were also carried out with the children of the community.
Bernice Rivera, member of the group, conducted a leadership-training workshop for women in the community.
The Oregon brothers also participated in the 20th anniversary of FEDICE.
We also take advantage of your visit so that they can visit the community of Romerillos.
THE SOUTH CONFERENCE IN ILLINOIS September, 2014
A group of people from the Southern Illinois conference, led by Roseanne and Arnold Franke, visited the community of Romerillos and San Francisco. Susan Franke, conducted first aid classes and delivered first aid kits to several people in the two communities.
PASTOR DANNY COUCH – TEXAS October, 2014
INFORMATIVE VISIT
Pastor Danny Couch and several people from the Church of Weatherford were in Pusir. They visited the computer center to verify the operation of this place they are helping to build.
Other activities were also carried out:
Tour of several places: San Vicente de Pusir, Tumbatu, El Ramal de Ambuquí, El Chota
Meeting with several people from La Molina, near Las Peñas Esmeraldas, province). The reason for visiting these places was to listen to the problem, possible help and basically stories of how they arrived at the place. Possible ways to cooperate with the inhabitants of this sector were discussed.
Pastor Danny Couch and several people from the Church of Weatherford were in Pusir. They visited the computer center to verify the operation of this place they are helping to build.
Other activities were also carried out:
Tour of several places: San Vicente de Pusir, Tumbatu, El Ramal de Ambuquí, El Chota
Meeting with several people from La Molina, near Las Peñas Esmeraldas, province). The reason for visiting these places was to listen to the problem, possible help and basically stories of how they arrived at the place. Possible ways to cooperate with the inhabitants of this sector were discussed.
MISSIONS 2013
ALEE SABLE FROM FORT WORTH- TEXAS June,2013
ENGLISH CLASSES IN SAN FRANCISCO
Alee Sable from Fort Worth Country Day, visits several projects and provided some English classes in San Francisco for children and working mothers of the CDI.
Alee Sable from Fort Worth Country Day, visits several projects and provided some English classes in San Francisco for children and working mothers of the CDI.
BRIDGING CULTURES – TEXAS June, 2013
THE MISSIONARY GROUP WORKED ON THE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE CONVENT
Since March of this year, FEDICE began to work with the Central Christian Church in Weatherford (Texas) for supporting the inhabitants of the Pusir Grande community (Carchi). In this occasion, the missionary group worked on the adjustments in the convent, home visits and meeting with the women's group to initiate the project of credit and savings loans.
Since March of this year, FEDICE began to work with the Central Christian Church in Weatherford (Texas) for supporting the inhabitants of the Pusir Grande community (Carchi). In this occasion, the missionary group worked on the adjustments in the convent, home visits and meeting with the women's group to initiate the project of credit and savings loans.
BRIDGING CULTURES - TEXAS August, 2013
The main objective of this trip was to finished the construction activities in the convent and delivery of funds for the group of women of this community
The main objective of this trip was to finished the construction activities in the convent and delivery of funds for the group of women of this community
The main objective of this trip was to finished the construction activities in the convent and delivery of funds for the group of women of this community
ISABELLA TYRASA August,2013
HER ACTIVITIES WERE TALKS ON SEXUAL EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Isabella Tyrasa, a young missionary from Germany visited us in February and March, her activities were talks on sexual education and reproductive health with young people from the San Rafael parish in Otavalo. Then she returned in August to help us with the missionary group from Plano who worked in Pijal.
Isabella Tyrasa, a young missionary from Germany visited us in February and March, her activities were talks on sexual education and reproductive health with young people from the San Rafael parish in Otavalo. Then she returned in August to help us with the missionary group from Plano who worked in Pijal.
PLANO - TEXAS August,2013
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AND MEDICAL BRIGADE
The group of missionaries of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from Plano Texas, led by Pastor Doug Deuel, came to work in the community of Pijal, supported the construction of the children's center, and provided medical and ophthalmological care for the inhabitants of this community.
The group of missionaries of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from Plano Texas, led by Pastor Doug Deuel, came to work in the community of Pijal, supported the construction of the children's center, and provided medical and ophthalmological care for the inhabitants of this community.
ROSEANNE FRANKE August, 2013
Roseanne Franke, August: San Francisco inauguration of children's center and graduation of children
BILL ARNOLD AND HIS FAMILY March, 2013
THEIR ACTIVITIES WERE MEETING WITH THE FEDICE TEAM. VISITS TO ROMERILLOS AND SAN FRANCISCO
Bill Arnold, from Fort Worth Country Day and his family integrated by Debby (wife) and their children Taylor, Robert and Alison visited us in the month of March. Their activities were meeting with the FEDICE team. Visits to the children's centers in Romerillos and San Francisco
Bill Arnold, from Fort Worth Country Day and his family integrated by Debby (wife) and their children Taylor, Robert and Alison visited us in the month of March. Their activities were meeting with the FEDICE team. Visits to the children's centers in Romerillos and San Francisco
PASTOR DANNY COUCH & SAMMIE SADEL November, 2013
The visit of pastor Danny and Sammie had the objective of coordinating future activities to continue supporting people in Pusir
MISSIONS 2012
MISSION TRIP OF LISA RENZ April, 2012
TRAINING IN SEVERAL COMMUNITIES
Training in several communities, preparation of dry seasoning in Francisco and visit to the daycare center Romerillos.
Training in several communities, preparation of dry seasoning in Francisco and visit to the daycare center Romerillos.
FORT WORTH – TEXAS June, 2012
CONSTRUCTION IN THE DAYCARE CENTER IN SAN FRANCISCO AND WORK WITH CHILDREN.
NORTH CAROLINE
JULY,2012
ADAPTATION OF THE DAYCARE CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY CACHIMUEL.
Led by Pastor Carla Gregg, they worked in Cachimuel in the adaptation of the daycare center of the community.
Led by Pastor Carla Gregg, they worked in Cachimuel in the adaptation of the daycare center of the community.
