FISH POND RESTORATION
Summary
The Church of God Lumdonbok Mission Station in Bangladesh loves the world around them by caring for both spiritual and physical needs. Located in a remote, underprivileged community, the Lumdonbok mission must find creative ways to both support church ministries and transform the surrounding community. One way they do this is by encouraging unique small business opportunities.
Project # 42.40311
Vision
Vision
The Fish Pond Restoration Project revitalized a pre-existing pond at Lumdonbok Mission to create an income-generating fishery. Retaining walls and drainage systems were also constructed to prevent the pond from overflowing during the rainy season.
STRATEGY
The fishery also provides employment opportunities for members of the church and community. Moreover, the revenue from this fishery helps to pay the salaries of pastors and leaders, ultimately helping make Lumdonbok Mission financially self-sufficient.
“The Church believers are generally underprivileged, poor, low income, uneducated and living in remote areas. Many pastors are not paid a regular salary due to the congregation lacking regular incomes. Incoming generating activities are an urging issue for us.””
Mrs. Lovely Suchiang
General Secretary, Church of God Lumdonbok
Partnering to Make a Difference
Partnering to Make a Difference
Future Plans
The Church of God Lumdonbok leadership and council committee have indicated that income generating projects are a huge opportunity to support the sustainability and wellbeing of the local church at this time. The Fish Pond Restoration project was one opportunity to fulfill this vision of the church in Bangladesh.
“This project will transform the life of the church and community around.”
Mrs. Lovely Suchiang
General Secretary, Church of God Lumdonbok
Fish pond under construction at Church of God Lumdonbok Mission
The Church of God in Bangladesh
The Church of God in Bangladesh
The Church of God Bangladesh began in 1918, and the CHOG in Sylhet (the northeast region of Bangladesh where Lumdonbok Mission is located) began in 1960.
All of Bangladesh:
- 170 churches
- 4,400 believers
Sylhet Region:
- 40 churches
- 1,200 believers
Will you continue to pray for the Church of God in Sylhet, Bangladesh?
For more information, contact Global Strategy Projects at 800.848.2464 or GSProjects@chog.org.
