IGLESIA PAN DE VIDA, PANCHIMALCO

Pan de Vida Church is a hard-working and joyful congregation of 150 members. In 2008 the pastor at the time, Erick Rodriguez, contacted ENLACE because he wanted his congregation to become better equipped to serve their community. In 2010, Carlos Cruz became the new pastor and remains strongly committed to the same vision.

Although the church is located in Panchimalco proper, for two years they focused their attention on a forgotten community called Amatitán just two miles away. They implemented projects that provided electricity to 500 people, repaired roads, and built latrines. In October 2011, the church organized relief efforts in response to a devastating tropical storm for a community in Panchimalco called Fatima. They will continue to collaborate with organizations such as the local mayor's office and Ministry of Health to serve the residents of Fatima. It has been amazing to see this church taking advantage of every opportunity to share Christ’s love in the projects they undertake.

The goals for 2012 are to continue to strengthen the church’s leadership through ongoing coaching and training and to facilitate health, infrastructure and economic development projects.