
Winter Break: The Work Continues
Dave & Patti West – Temperley, Argentina The Lord has heard and answered your prayers and by His grace our first semester with the Instituto

Dave & Patti West – Temperley, Argentina The Lord has heard and answered your prayers and by His grace our first semester with the Instituto

Curtis & Diane Steward – Coquimbo, Chile Hello today from our gigantic gravel pit: At our back towers a cactus-clad hill that would take two

More than three years ago, our old Someca tractor began having engine trouble and it was determined that the engine had to be rebuilt. After

Missionaries Sergio and Andrea Duarte in Uruguay send the following update, written from Andrea’s perspective: Two years ago our family moved from a smaller town
Dear Praying Friends, “He is risen!!!” These words ring out with joy in a troubled and weary world. We thank God for the truth of
From Chile to the US and then (hopefully) soon to Uruguay! That is what Dan and Liz Thompson and their family is expecting in upcoming
Missionaries Mariano and Becky Proto report: Hi everyone, I like to share some photos that I took today on the advancement on the multipurpose building. I
Missionary Dan Vallette reports on his brief trip back to Chile. Thank you for your prayers regarding my trip in February down to Chile. The trip had
No, we haven’t got arrested (yet) for breaking our city’s second quarantine, but it’s a huge challenge to accomplish our errands in two 2-hour outings
It is fascinating to watch the various buildings coming together on the Bible Institute property in Pumalal, Chile. Hopefully with one more semester’s time in
Missionary Dan Vallette reports on the changes going on in their plans these days: As you are well aware, COVID has changed all our plans
In 1992 our colleagues the Beyers were introduced to the GMSA family and constituents in theMission magazine. They shared the following testimony: The majority of
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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The goal is to build a game-friendly outdoor area for kids as well as a covered soccer field with wire netting and lights.
This project includes demolition of existing walls to enlarge the auditorium space, along with the construction of two bathrooms, two Sunday school rooms and a foyer for reception.
The church in Carmelo has hired labor to remove the old roof of the church and replace it with a new one. When the roof is finished, they will be ready for the next phase of the building process, which is having skilled workers come to help with drywall, plumbing, electrical, tiling and painting.
The Carmelo missionary team is aiming to schedule work teams to begin in August or September of 2022 and beyond.
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.
Approximate Cost:

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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