Pictured below are the UCB (Union of Bible Centers) pastors, missionaries and delegates gathered for fellowship, Bible study and planning this past week at the camp in Lican Ray. We were encouraged…
Last evening the Uruguay team met at Camp Paysandu for a turkey and pie supper. It was delicious! (Two couples pictured above are not officially with GMSA, but they are…
The Canadian work team starts home tonight. Please pray for safe travels. We are thankful for the progress they made in Santiago as well as at Camp Lican Ray. Below…
David and Patti West write: Our travels and experiences on deputation have been wide and varied. This past October will be remembered fondly as one of our best months. At…
Pictured above is the Canadian work team who are sprucing up the Los Avellanos property. After about a day and a half of work, they have removed the old roof on…
On November 2, 2014, Mildred Regnault was promoted to Heaven. She is survived by her husband Paul. The Regnaults served GMSA faithfully for many years. General Director Terry Thompson wrote,…
Dan & Margaret Burkholder sent an update on their ministry meeting with churches in the north country. They ask prayer for wisdom as they challenge people to do missions--across the street,…
Pray especially for the Lord’s good hand on the work teams serving for several weeks at the Argentine Camp. Some workers are leaving New York today. Several are already in…
Pastor Eric Watson kindly sent a photo of today’s Canadian Board meeting at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Kincardine, ON. They had a good turn out. Missionary Andy Thompson brought reports…
Pastor Felipe from Salto is teaching the meetings with young people from a number of churches in Uruguay. Please pray for their growth in the faith of our Lord Jesus.
In August, Chilean pastors and missionaries met for a conference in the northern Chile camp of El Molle. Photos are courtesy of missionary David Flinck. Also in attendance were missionaries…
The Uruguay river did not rise high enough to stop the teen camp this past week. It continued to rise during the week but by the end of the week…
Goal: To help with the cleaning of the floors both in the main building and in the chapel area.
Location area: Main Building
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Goal: To provide some green areas near the existing buildings.
Location area: Near buildings
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Goal: To add a variety of obstacles to work through as a cabin. This is a vital part of our program; it promotes teamwork and reveals character traits.
Location area: Behind the boy’s cabin
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Goal: Create a seating area to have devotions as a cabin or simply a relaxed place for conversations.
Location area: Various places around the camp
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Goal: To have ample space to work on projects.
Location area: Close to the camp entrance.
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Goal: To recuperate our soccer field that once was green and now is brown or without grass.
Location area: Near the main building
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Goal: To continue to provide an area where campers can find a place to cool off during the hot Chilean summers.
Location area: Pool area
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Goal: To create an outside eating area near the main building area.
Location area: Near the main building
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Goal: Adequate housing for campers.
Location area: Current boys’ dorm
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Goal: To provide an outdoor covered cement pad to carry on different programs and activities.
Location area: Back of the soccer field
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Goal: Utilize the high ceiling to create a second floor above the current dining area (50×50 feet / 15×15 meters). This would give us another large meeting area, a game room and a control room for the first floor.
Location area: Main building
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In memory of Pastor Bill Park
Goal: Build an observation deck facing the soccer field and mountains, creating a seating area for meetings, devotions, meals, etc.
Location area: Main building
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Goal: To have a green zone right outside the main building with adequate seating area (this also includes swings) to do follow up counseling sessions after meetings.
Location area: Next to main building
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Goal: Create a chapel area next to the main building where a small group can meet. Currently the camp church plant group is in need of a bigger place to meet. This would serve not only for the church plant, but also as a new meeting room for the camp ministry.
Location area: Next to main building
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Construct support pillars
Goal: Move current parking area (next to the main building) to the front of the boy’s dorm.
Location area: Main building area
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Goal: To provide an overflow room for extra staff or guests.
Location area: Behind the soccer field
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Goal: To offer campers that know the Lord the opportunity to invite an unsaved friend to camp.
Description of Scholarship: The average cost of camp in 2024 was $50. The saved camper who brings an unsaved friend to camp, and the unsaved friend, both get the scholarship to enjoy a free week of camp.
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Goal: Provide stationary group games for children and teens
Location area: Next to girl’s dorm
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Goal: Provide a place where children can play on traditional playground equipment with swings, slides, hanging bridges, etc.
Location area: Next to the sand volleyball area
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The original well dried up due to a prolonged drought in the area. An attempt to deepen the well was made but could only manage to go several feet. Water did come out, but not sufficient to irrigate, let alone to fill up the future pool.
Goal: To provide water for the soccer field, the bathroom building and other green areas
Location area: Next to the soccer field
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