Annual report of Project "5 loaves and 2 fish"

May 2002 Annual report of Project �5 loaves and 2 fish� including financial report

Project "5 loaves and 2 fish" is we pray connecting the church with plenty to the church in need. The vision is similar to that in 2 Cor. 8:13-15 where Paul is writing to the church in Corinth regarding relief and support for the church in Jerusalem. In this particular passage Paul writes "--I am not trying to put a burden on you, but since you have plenty at this time, it is only fair you should help those in need. Then when you are in need and they have plenty they will help you. In this way both are treated equally as the scripture says, "the one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little." Ex. 16:17-18.

Churches partnering with this project are:

Guatemala:

1. Evangelical Methodist Church Primitive �Cristo Viene�Uspantan, Quiche.
2. Evangelical church of Central America �Nazareth�,San Antonio, Palopo (project terminated).
3. Evangelical church of Central America �Alfa y Omega�Santiago, Atitlan.

El Salvador:

5. Evangelical Church of Central America "Iglesia Jordan"
6. Brethern Assemblies Project "More of God."

Honduras:

7. Evangelical Church of Central America "El Ocotal"
8. Evangelical Church Independent. Monta�a de la Flor

Summary of report Evangelical Church - Primitive Methodist, Uspantan Quiche:

Brother in Christ with scarce resources.

Project received $325 US. $150 US has been used to help 10 mostly widows in the church.

Corn 252 lbs

Beans 50 lbs

Rice 40 lbs

Oil (cooking) 10 bottles

Coffee 20lbs

Sugar 100lbs

Soap powder 10 pkgs

Soap bars 10

Soup 20 cartons

Evangelical Church of Central America, San Antonio Palopo GUATEMALA

The last cheque of $150 U.S. was received 25 Jan 2000 and distributed to the poor in corn and beans. $ 60 U.S. remains in the account and the brethren do not wish to continue with the project.

Evangelical Church of Central America, �Alfa and Omega� Santiago, Atitlan
This project has received $650 U.S. $250 has been reported, and the project helped 37 widows. Corn - 1500lbs, and soap, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, rice, matches, as well as baskets. They are very grateful to the Lord for the help.

Widow receiving basket of assorted foods.

Report of Paul Cross (Central American Missionary) for Honduran churches

Tolpan native children in Montana de la Flor.

6% of children are suffering acute malnutrition as a result of last years drought. This project has received $ 450 U.S. and $ 200 have been reported. 2000lbs of corn and 400 lbs beans, and some food baskets has been distributed to the churches of El Ocotal and Montana de la Flor. There was a drought at the beginning of the growing season, however the 2nd crop was more successful in El Ocotal. The chicken manure taken in last year had produced much higher and greener corn and Paul wishes to take in more this year in the dry season. The churches were grateful for the help as well as Paul. Paul reports that in El Ocotal the brothers were visiting their �enemies� that had been a source of persecution and seed sown is taking root --- Praise the LORD!

Evangelical Church of Central America �Iglesia Jordan�
Last year this church partnered with the project to build some small houses with a latrine and a gas stove for about 30 persons (women & children) who had been displaced by the earthquakes in El Salvador. $ 150 U.S. was left to help with basic necessities such as corn and beans. Shortly after receiving the help the they dispersed leaving 2 persons that did not want any help from the church. There has not been a report on what happened to the tiny houses, stove, and $150 U.S.

Brethern Assemblies project �More of God�

Last year $ 300 U.S. was sent to this project. The funds went to construction of homes and assembly buildings. Pictures were sent but a financial report of the project has not been received.

Five Loaves and 2 Fish Financial Report Apr, 1, 01 to Mar. 31, 2002 Audited by: Philip Au

Bank Balance on Apr. 1, 2001: $868.85

Add: Interest Revenue $2. 43
Donations received $2,310.00
Total: $2,312.43

Less: Bank service charges $7.50
Gift remittances to churches, mostly for food $1,660.47

Balance in bank as of Mar. 31, 2002 - $ 1,513.31

Answers to prayer: We are thankful for our brother�s and sister�s faithfulness to this work both in their service and accountability. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our Savior through partnering with needy churches. Pray: that if it is the LORD�S will that this project continue that he provide the partners and the team to fulfill this service for His glory. Wisdom & discernment and more faith, as we serve our needy brothers and sisters for our Savior�s glory. For more information please contact me. Thank-you .

Your servant in Jesus Christ,

John Gamble
PO Box 300
Sointula BC V0N 3E0
Phone: 250-973-6307
E-mail: [email protected]

LINKS:
2007 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
2006 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
2005 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
2004 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
2003 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
2001 Annual Report of 5 loaves and 2 fish.
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