The outside of the new chapel ready for the Inauguration Service.
A couple from the Santiago mission welcoming 2 sisters from the Maule Region.
A great circle of “feligreces” – worshipers – prepare to lay the Cornerstone.
Pastor Jim welcomes all.
Pastor Cristian prepares the “cornerstone” box. It contains a Bible, Luther’s Small Catechism, a newspaper from that day, and the official document signed by all attendees
A variety of representatives shoveled cement on top…including 2 young boys — the future church!
The congregational president gives thanks on this happy day!
Inside…a FULL house!
The Choir of Santiago Mission.
The Musicians…
Pastor Omar from Talca; Vicar Manuel & Vicar Obed serving in the Quinta Region (Valparaiso & Viña del Mar)
Fellowship time…
Spreading gravel…the young guy is a Lutheran from Brazil who is in Santiago for an internship and has become a vital member of our mission! Praise the Lord for Carlos!
This is Belkis. Her family recently moved to Santiago from Venezuela! A dear sister in Christ!
Belkis’ son, Enrique, has become Pastor Cristian’s right hand man (or some would call a “gopher”!!)
Recently confirmed, Isabel, always puts her gifts, talents and time for the Lord’s service…with a smile!
Here’s the rest of our dear Venezuelan family…father, Jose, and daughter, Milagros!
Pastor James using his old “Precision Painting” skills…
Miriam has some great ideas to beautify our rustic ministry site…
One day this wall will be covered by flowering beautiful vines…
Ready for worship…ALMOST!
HE IS NOT HERE!
Peace be with you.
Sharing in the Lord’s Supper…
Sunday School kids and teachers…
The children help to tell the Easter story!
Settingthe containers in place
Pouring the foundation for the temporary chapel
Looks like a construction site!
Foundation poured and roof beams in place
Roof and foundation done
It’s taking shape!
Arturo hard at work
Ethel scraping the floor
Mateo working with his mom (Ethel)
Armando takes charge of lunch preparations!
Tile crew, all church members
How’s it look?
Liisa and Ethel check on progress
About 75% done in one day.
Almost done laying tile!
The last few pieces
Tile and roof finished!
Fabricio paints the roof beams
Enjoying lunch!
Workers come in all sizes!
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