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Encounter Quarterly: Fall 2003
Quito Church Obtains Missing Piece
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The future home of the
Cumbayá Church in Quito, Ecuador. The
property rests steps away from the heart of
the Cumbayá suburb on a mountainside
location visible to the entire valley of
more than 250,000 people.. |
QUITO, Ecuador – Shortly after its
founding in 1999, the Cumbayá Church in Quito,
Ecuador purchased a prime piece of property in a
growing sector of Quito. Though the property was
well-located, the rapid growth of the Cumbayá Church
from only 120 to nearly 500 in just 2 years, quickly
made it evident that the property was too small to
accommodate the growing congregation. With
encouragement from CMI, Cumbayá began praying for
the ability and opportunity to purchase a larger
piece of property adjoining the one they already
owned. In June, the Lord miraculously provided. The
adjoining property was offered for sale and the
owner graciously agreed to allow the church to pay
for it in three equal payments dispersed over the
period of one year. With resources in hand and with
additional help from CMI, the church has covered a
sizeable portion of the purchase price. However,
Cumbayá and CMI are trusting by faith for the
remaining $180,000 needed to complete the purchase.
The new church property is
strategically located just off the main thoroughfare
through Cumbayá and is only steps away from the
commercial heart of the suburb. The mountainside
location is visible throughout the entire valley of
250,000 people.
EQ Fall 2003
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