EBEN-EZER:
“Hitherto hath the Lord helped us” – 1 Samuel 7:12
SAFE ENVIRONMENTAt Eben-Ezer, we strive to provide a safe home and learning environment for those escaping situations of abuse and domestic violence. With nearly 80% of Bolivian children facing physical, psychological, and/or sexual abuse in their homes, there is a dramatic need for such safe havens.
Though we have provisional licensing for our facility, we are still in the process of obtaining our permanent licensing—a process that can take years here in Bolivia. In the meantime, we have focused on developing our grounds, industries, educational program, and relationships with those in our local community. |
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GROWING CAMPUSSince 2018, we have constructed 6 staff homes (and we are in the process of building number 7), the dining hall and school kitchen, the bakery, the carpentry shop, a greenhouse, the chapel, the secondary school building with four large classrooms, bathrooms and two offices, the boys’ dorm, and the girls’ dorm. We dug a well and constructed a water tower that provides clean water to all the buildings on campus. Additionally, we purchased and installed our solar power electrical system.
We have also been busy planting and harvesting! The fruit trees in our orchard (planted at the end of 2017) are flourishing and we have been enjoying the wonderful oranges, mandarins, and lemons from them. In addition, we have been blessed with an abundance of bananas, plantains, papayas, pineapples, passion fruit, cucumbers, squash, okra, and more from our gardens! This year (2023) we harvested peanuts and our second round of rice! |
OUR VISIONTO BRING CHRIST’S HEALING LOVE TO THE CHILDREN OF BOLIVIA. |
OUR MISSIONTO PROVIDE A PLACE OF SAFETY, SUPPORT, AND MENTORSHIP FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH. |
As we study the life of Christ revealed in the four gospels, we see time and again that Jesus often healed people physically and emotionally before presenting them with great spiritual truths.
In Bolivia, where nearly 80% of children have suffered physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse in their homes, we see a great need for this healing touch. Eben-Ezer will be a safe place where children and young people can come as they are and experience healing in Christ. Staff will understand and be committed to the healing process of each individual.
As they move through the healing process and begin to experience healthy, loving relationships with staff and other students, they will, in turn, learn more and more about God’s unconditional love for them. They will be ready to hear about His plan for their lives and will begin to grow in Him.
After experiencing true healing and life transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit, they will begin to thrive in Christ and will naturally desire to share this experience with others. They will be equipped to share the life-changing Gospel—the good news about who Jesus is and what He has done—within their sphere of influence.
In Bolivia, where nearly 80% of children have suffered physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse in their homes, we see a great need for this healing touch. Eben-Ezer will be a safe place where children and young people can come as they are and experience healing in Christ. Staff will understand and be committed to the healing process of each individual.
As they move through the healing process and begin to experience healthy, loving relationships with staff and other students, they will, in turn, learn more and more about God’s unconditional love for them. They will be ready to hear about His plan for their lives and will begin to grow in Him.
After experiencing true healing and life transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit, they will begin to thrive in Christ and will naturally desire to share this experience with others. They will be equipped to share the life-changing Gospel—the good news about who Jesus is and what He has done—within their sphere of influence.
