Restoration Church of Jesus Christ

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Our church in Corozal Town is part of the Church of Jesus Christ, Restoration Branches. In addition to preaching the gospel of Jesus Chirst, we are dedicated to creating communities of hope and peace throught the love of Jesus.

We are involved in many projects to this end, and would appreciate any help in the form of donations, monetary or otherwise. Presently we are in need of one diesel bus and one small van, preferably diesel. More information further in this site. You can also email us at or call Pastor Gomez directly at 011-501-422-3528 or (cell) 011-501-604-5191.

Here are some images of what is happening with the Restoration Church of Jesus Christ in Corozal, Belize.

Baptisim is one of the sacraments of the church. Here the brothers are gathered for the event at Four Mile Lagoon in the Corozal District.

Pastor Arturo Gómez baptizes a new member of the church.

In May, 2000, we started breaking the ground for our Zion Project. Here is the bulldozer clearing the land. It is located four miles north of town on the Northern Highway on the way to the Mexican border.

Here we are planting corn which is part of the Zion Project. For more information see Zion Project.

With the help of Lee and Kathy Nellis of Buckner, Missouri, USA, we have opened a used clothing store in Corozal. We call it the Three Bs, Bueno, Bonito, and Barato, which in Spanish means good, pretty, and cheap! Here we are with the container of clothes sent for the store.

Here are hundreds of packages of clothes sent to stock our store. We opened in August, 2003.

Zion Project

The Church of Jesus Christ, Belize Restoration Branch is a non-profit religious organization with the vision to assist, promote and uplift the way of life of many underprivileged families.

The title of of the project in hand is Zion Village Project. A total of 19.4 acres has been acquired from the Government of Belize by means of a donation made by Mr. Bill Gutrae, for the effective carrying out of this project. A lease certificate has been issued in the name of The Church of Jesus Christ, Belize Restoration Branch, the administrative body of the project. The area is located on the Santa Elena Road, Corozal District, Belize.

The project would include:

A Block Factory
A Canning Factory
Dwelling houses for the Christian Community, and
A School, Health Clinic & Community Centre

The contact person for any matter pertaining to the Zion Village Project is: Pastor Arturo Gómez - Telephone 011-501-603-5856 or 011-501-422-3528; email:

A total of US$ 2,272,936.00 is needed for the completion of this project which is to be undertaken in Four Phases, which are all outlined in the following pages. It is expected that the project would be completed and operational in a period of nine months from the receipt of the necessary funds.

Objectives

The work plan of the Zion Village Project encompasses four phases to make this project a reality.

The purpose and goals of the Church of Jesus Christ through this project is to provide the people of Belize, especially the under privileged ones, with much needed employment, community health service, housing, education and spiritual guidance and thus achieve the missionary work of the Church of Jesus Christ. These are of utmost importance and vital to a growing nationlike Belize that presently has limited manufacturing and exporting Companies.

The geographic location is ideal as it is in highland with access to electrication and water, approximately 4 miles away from the nearest town.

Budget

An estimated amount of US$2,272,936.00 is needed for this project to become a reality and operational. Funding for the project is needed. It is the hope of the Church of Jesus Christ, Belize Restoration Branch, to acquire funds for this project from Foundations and Corporations who are willing to contribute to this worthy cause. For a small country like Belize, the reality of these types of Projects can only be made possible through International Funding. The project includes two income generating stations: A Block Factory and a Canning Factory.

Income generate from these two factories will take care of future administration and operational expenses after the project is completed. The Block Factory is the main priority as this will supply the needed material for the construction of the other projects. If for some reason, entire cost of project cannot be obtained from grants from Foundations or Corporations, then The Church of Jesus Christ is willing to look at a long-term loan for any remainder to funds needed to complete the project.

The necessary Management and Administration/Accounting personnel have already been taken intoconsideration to oversee that the funds acquired for Zion Village Project are specifically used for this purpose and necessary accounting reports and financial statements will be prepared and submitted to grant donors. Upon the completion of the project, donors will be acknowledged through the local media and internet communication and will be invited to personally thefruits of their contributions.

Electrification

The electrification of this entire area is already underway. Payment has been done to Belize Electricity Limited by the Government of Belize (on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ, Belize Restoration Branch) in the sum of US$48,936.00 to cover all electrification costs. A work plan has been submitted by Belize Electricity Limited (Appendix 1) and the electrification is to be carried out by the first week of December 2003. Present for this ceremony will be Dignataries from the Government of Belize, Representatives from the Church of Jesus Christ, the Media and General Public.

Update

This has been accomplished. The Official Inaugurations & Electrification of Zion Ville was held on 6 December, 2003. Present were Brother Richard Smith, Chairman of the the Evangelism Council, Seventy Juan Reyes, Seventy Frank Frye, Ministers Hon. Vildo Marin and Hon. Valdemar Castillo, and other government dignitaries.

Electrification Costs US$48,936.00.

Phase I Blocks Factory

Construction of a blocks factory for the manufacture of concrete blocks, artistic concrete decorations, squares, etc. This would generate income and provide the necessary material for the construction of the other projects.

Estimated Cost of Machinery US$ 280,125.00

Estimated Cost of Equipment and Factory Building US$ 219,875.00

Time period for completion of Project and start of operations: 6 Months

Phase II Canning Factory

Construction and Equipping of a Canning Factory for the canning of locally made juices and the re-cycling of cans. This would be the first Canning Factory in the country of Belize. With the exception of orange juice, 95% of juices sold in the country are imported. Several types of fruit trees and grown in Belize.

Estimated cost of project: US$ 600,000.00

Time period for completion of project and start of operations: 6 Months

Phase III Dwelling Houses for Christian Community

The plan calls for the construction of 41 dwelling houses to beused by the Christian Community (especially the underpriviledged families). Houses would measure 21" X 25" with adequate electrical and water facilities. Right here we could put in some information about these houses that have already been built and which are not being occupied.

Estimated cost of Houses (US$10,000 each) US$410,000.00

Phase IV

Community Center

A 40' X 60' Community Centre would be constructed to be used for receational activities, seminars, workshops and would also serve as a Church for ecumenical services for the village community.

Estimated cost of Community Centre: US$ 150,000.00

School

The School would consist of six classrooms, principal's office and necessary furniture and fixtures for students and teachers.

Estimated cost of School including furniture & fixtures. US$200,000.00

Health Clinic

The Health Clinic would be to provide health services to the village community and the prescription of medications and emergency services since the village is approx. four miles from the nearest health centre.

Estimated cost of Clinic including necessary equipment and furniture: US$300,000.00

Administrative Offices

An administrative office with proper office equipment and furnitures would be incorporated into one of the abovementioned buildings. All Management, Accounting and Human Resource matters would be administered by this office.

Starting office staff would include:

Managing Director: with the responsibility to direct the entire project, acquire and verify potential donors, markets. Dialogue with Government. Submit information and reports to Financial Donors and shareholders. Supervise Office Personnel.

Operations Manager: responsible for the supervision of all construction, factories operations, workers and the over all efficient running of both factories.

Administrative Manager/Accountant: responsible for the efficient and effective management of all operations, including clerical staff, accounting, financial statements, payroll, customer service and any other necessary administrative task.

Office Assistant: Assistant Administrative Manager in clerical duties, customer service and any other duty as assigned by Management.

Estimated cost of office and equipment. US$20,000.00

Estimated Staff Salaries for first year. US$44,000.00

The Administrative Personnel would render accountability to the Management Committee of The Church of Jesus Christ which would be comprised of:

Pastor Arturo Gómez: Mission's President
Mr. Victor Moreno: Finance Officer and Chairman
Mrs. Emna de Jesus Rodriguez: Secretary
Mr. Atilano Hoare: Treasurer

The Office Personnel would consist of:

Mr. Arturo Gómez: Mission President
Mr. Frank Folgarait: Operations Manager
Mrs. Maria Alpuche: Administrative Manager [&] Office Assistant

Overall Budget for Entire Project: US $2,272,936.00

Conclusion

The Church of Jesus Christ, Belize Restoration Branch, stands poised to continue delivering spiritual guidance to the people of Belize. The potential for growth is very promising. With hard work from all those involved and the generous financial contributions by International Donors the dream "Zion Village Project" can become a massive reality. Together we work, we strive and we succeed. Together we can make great things happen for our people, our community, especially for our under-privileged families. Together we can make a difference. We depend on your kind heart and goodwill to assist this non-profit religious organization in brightening the livelihood of many of those in need. May the Good Lord Bless You and Guide You in your endeavors.

— The Church of Jesus Christ Belize Restoration Branch