*Update*  3 February 2025

God has raised all the funds, ahead of my target goal date of 1 April 2025.  Praise the Lord!!  Thank you to everyone who made donations to help me reach this goal.  I appreciate your support!  

More about the trip

God has called me to return to Ecuador, a country that has become embedded in my heart; both the people I served with in Guaranda in July 2023 and the beautiful landscapes. It was an incredibly awesome and humbling experience to bear witness to God's work in the lives of the people in front of me.

I am delighted at the opportunity to return to Ecuador and provide health care to those in greatest need as a medical provider.  e3 Partners has been serving in Ecuador since 2010, and God has been moving all around the country saving souls and restoring broken lives. 

On this trip, we will serve in Riobamba, located in the Chimborazo province high in the mountains. This area is one of the central homes of the indigenous Quechua people of Ecuador. The last time an e3 Partners trip went to Riobamba was in 2017. Quechua people traveled two hours to come to the medical clinics in Guaranda, Ecuador in July 2023. There is much poverty in this region, and many people far from God. We will show the love of Jesus Christ by being His hands and feet through free medical clinics, eyeglass clinics, children's ministry, as well as prayer and evangelism. 

Please join us as we follow the Lord's leaders to love one another in Riobamba, Ecuador. Our medical team will provide basic care and health education as well as open more opportunities to introduce people to Christ by showing His love for them.

I have been blessed to have been chosen for this opportunity, yet there is a lot of preparation ahead over the next few months. I cannot do it alone, I need your help.  

First, would you be willing to pray?   For our team: for our preparation, our journey, our ministry, and for the spiritual battles surely ahead.

Secondly, would you prayerfully consider supporting me as we share the gospel and serve those in need?  I need help with raising financial support for my trip. The cost of the trip is $2,950 and I am praying for $1425 to be raised by 1 February 2025, and for all support to be raised by 1 April 2025.  

Would you partner with me so we can spread the love of Jesus? There are a couple of ways to do so. You may donate via this online fundraising page.  You may also donate by check; there is an option to send a check on the donation screen if that is your preference. 

 I would be humbled if you would share my link with others: https://www.purecharity.com/fundraisers/kristen-jardines-fundraiser-for-riobamba-ecuador-1?aff=14gri.  All donations made through e3Partners are tax deductible.

Please know that I would love to talk with you and answer any questions you may have about this mission trip. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you for praying for this mission trip and for considering being a part of my team!

In Christ,

Kristen

"Then He said to His disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." ~Matthew 9:37-38