2009 LifeWay Mission Trip to Ecuador

Dates: August 14-22
Trip Coordinator:  David Jamieson
Cost: $2,200

Mission Event:
The LifeWay mission team will focus on the Quichua people group. The team will participate in market and park evangelism. The team members will use witnessing tools such as the salvation bracelets, evangelism cube, and personal testimony. Ambato’s altitude is 9137 feet, which is higher than Glorieta, NM at 7087 feet and Denver, CO at 5332 feet. The volunteer should be able to physically handle the higher altitudes.

 

 Fast Facts:

• Ambato, the Garden City of Ecuador, is located in the center of Ecuador.
• The city is the capitol of the Tungurahua Province and lies on the Ambato River.
• Over 13 million reside in Ecuador, with nearly 175,000 people in the city of Ambato.
• The official language of Ecuador is Spanish.
• Approximately 95% of the population is Roman Catholic.
• The average temperature in April ranges from the upper 40’s to the mid 60’s.