As part of our week in Quito with a group of Christian broadcasters hosted by HCJB Global, we toured the organization's Hospital Vozandes. It's so very impressive. The halls of these buildings resonate with 75 years of ministry. It's amazing to consider the millions of lives touched by this organization--which continues to this day. We heard stories of listeners who'll spend hours riding a bus to give their $5 gift to the radio ministry. Talk about having a relationship with an audience!
Their annual sharathon may also include gifts of chickens, hand-made items--whatever may be of value to the listener. Then in a huge fair on the grounds of HCJB, all these gifts are sold.
The ministry commits 10% of everything they receive during the sharathon back to a ministry. Last year it was the English speaking church in town. Those who desire to learn English come to hear a pre-produced program while the audience follows along with the script. Then the audience is broken up into basic, intermediate and advanced English-speakers for more learning and discussion. What a great outreach! The church service on Sunday is also available in script form, both English and Spanish, so that those wanting to learn can follow along.
I wonder why we don't do this in the suburbs of Los Angeles--or just about any part of the country these days.
I'll keep you posted!
JS
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