INAUGURATION SERVICE

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…