I wanted to say THANKS for all the prayers and financial support for the Kids Chile Team. Your prayers and support made a difference! The trip was amazing! This is my 4th trip to Chile. The kids (9 boys and 9 girls) and leaders (3 women and 5 men) will never forget this trip and the experiences. The 8 days in Chile were packed with ministry opportunities as we supported the churches and schools that are all a part of IAM (Ibero-America Ministires). Here is a link to the ministry - http://www.iamweb.org/. We were also able to make new relationships and continue the deep friendships with the Chileans. We have been bringing kids teams to Chile for the past 18 years. I’ve put together this picture blog to give you a quick snap shot of the trip. Thanks again!!!
Alex or Alejandro
“ ‘Go, therefore, and MAKE DISCIPLES of ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”
Matthew 28:19-20
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Bus and Walk - Throughout the week, we traveled as a team in this bus.
We also walked a lot!!! (averaged 4 miles a day!) In Chile, a lot of people walk to work and school each day. |
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Worshiping with Our Brothers & Sisters in Christ - Our team had an opportunity to worship with the Chileans at Oriente Church on two different Sundays. This was the 1st year I was able to understand most of the worship songs
and the sermons! What a joy to worship with fellow believers in another language. |
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| Serving Side by Side - Throughout the week, we had a handful of Chilean Youth and IAM (Ibero-American Ministries) Interns. They were a huge blessing to serve alongside. Our kids built some great relationships with them! |
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| Outreach in a Preschool - While serving at House of Hope (ministry to kids living in difficult situations), a local preschool allowed us to come in and do a service (song, drama, teaching) and play with the kids. Pastor David told us that some of these kids had probably never heard the Gospel before! Praise God for this opportunity and the seeds that were planted. |
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| Futbol in the Park - We participated in a Futbol (AKA soccer) Clinic/Training that happens every Tuesday and Thursday. This is a strategic outreach for Pastor Herman and Carmen-Gloria at La Farfana Church. Before each training, they pray with the kids! Later in the week, some of these kids would visit the church. |
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| Building Relationships - A major value of the trip is our kids building relationships with the Chilean kids. Here are some of our kids out at recess with the Chilean kids at Oriente School. Look at how much fun they are having! |
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| Outreach in the Plaza - The Chileans and Gringos dressing up as clowns to bring in the kids and be a part of the service. The kids in the community loved seeing the clowns! |
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| Visiting Classes - After performing a song and a drama a the schools, we were allowed to come into the classes and do a craft with the kids. This was lot of fun getting to know the kids in the classes and laughing together! |
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| "Levantate" Drama - The kids performed this drama 9x over the span of 8 days in Chile. They did it in churches, schools, and plazas (parks). They did an awesome job. "Levantate" means "get up." This is referring to Jesus rising from the dead. |
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| Touring Santiago - We spent part of a day touring the capital city of Santiago. We loved learning more about the culture and the people of Chile. |
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| From the Park to the Church - We did an outreach at La Farfana Church. The Chilean kids from the futbol clinic were invited to the church to play games and enjoy some food. These were the same kids we played futbol with during the week. Love seeing these kids getting connected to the church! |
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| Outreach at Oriente Church - The church did a big party/outreach at the church with inflatables, clowns and other fun games. What a blessing to be a part of and to see people in the community get connected to the church. |
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| Host Family - One of the highlights for our kids is staying with a family from Oriente Church. Each family group consists of 3 students and 1 leader. This is a picture of the boys in my group and the host family we stayed with - Marcello, Ninoska (not pictured), and Sebastian (son). We also bring a small gifts to say "Thank You." Sebastian loved getting the kit-kats. |
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| I can't let the kids have all the fun! |
