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Working With the Students: Trabajando Con los Estudiantes

Good Works
José Figueroa
Good Works
2017-09-14
We are known by our fruits, and in the end, the fruits of our three-day work ended up being a group of more than 40 students hugging us, taking photos with us, and thanking us for the time we spent with them and for the lessons learned.
We worked in a school called Instituto Calera de Tango, located southwest of downtown Santiago. The students assigned to us are in ninth grade and are between 14 and 16 years old. This can be a complicated age, as teenagers could be...
a group of people at summer camp in Chile

2022 Camp Report: Chile

United News
by United News
A successful summer camp program was held by Lake Rapel in Chile.

Warming Hands, Warming Hearts

Good Works
Amy N Glen
Good Works
2016-07-31
On Tuesday night, the second day of our trip (July 28), we had the great opportunity to serve in a literal way: handing out soup, sandwiches, and tea/coffee to the homeless people in two locations in downtown Santiago.
Setting out the groceries we bought alongside freshly made “pan” (bread) picked up earlier in the day from a local baker; we quickly formed an assembly line and put together “pancito” after “pancito” (small sandwich). Cut the bread, spread...

Warming Hands, Warming Hearts

Good Works
Amy N Glen
Good Works
2016-07-31
On Tuesday night, the second day of our trip (July 28), we had the great opportunity to serve in a literal way: handing out soup, sandwiches, and tea/coffee to the homeless people in two locations in downtown Santiago.
Setting out the groceries we bought alongside freshly made “pan” (bread) picked up earlier in the day from a local baker; we quickly formed an assembly line and put together “pancito” after “pancito” (small sandwich). Cut the bread, spread...
Olmué, Chile

Olmué, Chile 2018

Feast Site
Festival Coordinator: 
Jaime Gallardo
Feast Site Region: 
Latin America
For the sixth year in a row, we plan to have the Chilean Feast site in the picturesque town of Olmué at the resort: Centro de Eventos La Campana. Nestled in a lush valley of the Chilean countryside with panoramic views of the Coastal...
Olmué, Chile

Olmué, Chile 2019

Feast Site
Festival Coordinator: 
Jaime Gallardo
Feast Site Region: 
Latin America
For the sixth year in a row, we plan to have the Chilean Feast site in the picturesque town of Olmué at the Centro de Eventos La Campana resort. Nestled in a lush valley of the Chilean countryside, with panoramic views of the Coastal...

Lo simple de la hermandad -The Ease of the Brethren

Good Works
Esteban Morales
Good Works
2017-01-16
Language and cultural barriers break when we allow ourselves to go by the way of God
El campamento tuvo lugar el lunes 26 de diciembre, desde muy temprano empezaron a llegar los hermanos del aeropuerto hacía el lugar de campamento, y nuestros hermanos desde Maloca de Moscou llegaban en un gran bus. Todos nos saludamos...

Midweek Update from Chile

Good Works
Shana Heslin
Good Works
2015-07-20
Shana Heslin gives a brief midweek update regarding the project in Chile.
In the first week, we were kept busy between working at our base in Santiago and traveling south to Temuco. In Santiago, Linda and I were hosted by the Gallardos, in a lovely house with three cats and two dogs. From Sunday to Wednesday...

When it Rains, it Snows

Good Works
Danielle Britt
Good Works
2016-07-25
There are so many brethren helping host us throughout our journey, a testament to the inviting family environment they have cultivated here.
The rain welcomed us into Santiago, Chile on Monday as the four of us exited the plane. The darkness, a contradiction to the morning sun unable to break through the clouds and unyielding storm, made our initial view of the Andes...

2017 UYC United Youth Corps Project: Santiago, Chile

United News
United News
2017-06-01
United Youth Corps will be sponsoring a project in Santiago, Chile from July 30, 2017 until August 13, 2017.
The project will consist of teaching English, leadership, and speech. The classes will be hosted by the local congregation and will be opened to community members. For further information please go to http://www.ucgyouthcorps.org/projects...
Baptisms, Wedding Highlight Trip to Brazil

Baptisms, Wedding Highlight Trip to Brazil

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Saul Langarica
2007-09-03
Saul Langarica is based in Chile, and pastors the members in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil. These countries have a combined land area 40 percent larger than the United States. He usually is able to make just one trip a year...
I traveled from Santiago, Chile, Aug. 9 to the city of Santa Maria, in the south of Brazil. I spent three days with the five brethren in that area. Every day we had a Bible study and also spoke informally about the work of God. Because...
Volunteers of the United Youth Corps project and members of the Temuco congregation in Chile.

Combined Good Works and Youth Corps Project in Chile

United News
2016-03-01
In July 2015, I was privileged to take part in a United Youth Corps and Good Works collaborative project in Chile. The program was intended to inspire young people in Chile and bridge the distance between international congregations.
The project was coordinated by Lewis and Lena VanAusdle from the U.S. and Jaime Gallardo and Jaime Diaz from Chile. Also participating were international volunteers who collaborated with the Chilean youth to organize and deliver the...
Campers and staff enjoy a sunny Sabbath during the UYC program in Chile.

United Youth Camp Held in Chile

United News
United News
2021-03-09
Chile—The 2021 UCG summer youth camp in Chile was held from Jan. 19-25. The camp originally should have taken place in December 2020, but because of the pandemic we had to put it on hold.
Thankfully, we had the opportunity and blessing of holding it a month later. Many of us had fasted and prayed to God for His will to be done and for us to be able to spend a week together sharing and learning more of His Word, especially...

The New Testament Writers

Bible Study Course Lesson 2
by United Church of God
Comprehending the true role of the first-century apostles is fundamental to a correct understanding of the New Testament.
a city street at night

Answering the Call

Good Works
José Figueroa
Good Works
2017-08-14
Accents may change, weather may insist on being different, but family is family within the body of Christ.
This has been quite the experience so far. Let me explain a little bit about the project. While some part of the population in Chile enjoys a good standard of living, another important part of the population does not enjoy the same living...

Leadership Workshops Held for South America

Leon Walker
2007-07-01
On Sabbath, June 2, the Ministerial Development team began a four-day leadership workshop in Santiago, Chile.
On Sabbath, June 2, the Ministerial Development team began a four-day leadership workshop in Santiago, Chile. On Friday Clyde Kilough, president of the United Church of God, an International Association; Richard Pinelli,...

First Round of Kingdom of God Bible Seminars a Success

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Peter Eddington
2011-11-16
After concluding the September round of our Kingdom of God Bible Seminars, the guest count stands at a very encouraging 1,514.
After concluding the September round of our Kingdom of God Bible Seminars, the guest count stands at a very encouraging 1,514. A total of 176 congregations filled out the online survey, so thank you very much to the pastors and...

July 23, 2015 at Leadership Training in Chile

Good Works
Steven Orosz
Good Works
2015-07-23
Steven Orosz provides an update on work done during our project in Chile
Chile is a fantastic place and full of surprises. Before coming to Santiago I had imagined it having a strong Mexican influence, I was terribly mistaken. The food, language, and heritage is nothing like Mexico and entirely derives from...
Santiago, Chile, Church Hall Inaugurated

Santiago, Chile, Church Hall Inaugurated

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Reba Walker
2008-07-09
On the Sabbath of June 14, the new Church building in Santiago, Chile, was inaugurated with 450 people present.
Many members from around Chile and one family from Argentina made the trip by bus for the occasion. Also present were Leon Walker, regional director for the Spanish area, with his wife, Reba, and special guests Jim and Sharron Franks from...

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