So we just jumped in the car to begin another day or encouraging pastors here in Chile. We had 6 aftershocks last night, 1 big enough to give one pause, to reflect as to whether one’s life insurance is up-to-date. The people we visit seem glad that we’ve shown up, that they can tell their …
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Still in Santiago. Waiting in
Still in Santiago. Waiting in a big white tent in parking lot for flight to Concepción in 2 hours. Part of Santiago's airport roof crashed so most of it's not usable. Beth & Ricardo met my flight and were able to give me a good briefing. There is a surreal nature to relief work…like people …
Chile on the ground
I just landed in Chile and they’re holding us on the plane for a while. All the immigration and customs is being processed in tents on the tarmack. Apparently significant damage to Santiago airport. Fortunately it’s sunny! I think I’ll be flying to Concepción (epicenter) this afternoon and connecting with superintendent sergio Loyola. We’ll evaluate …
Loose ends and Loops
HAITI -Yvonne and I spent last week in Haiti. Three nights we spent in tents in the rain worrying about the 1.5 million homeless, and for 3 days we were at a hotel with Haitian church leaders. -Relief and recovery is hard word and tears people apart. Partly because everyone is fatigued to the bone, …
Chile update in Spanish from superintendent Loyola
Amados hermanos y amigos en Cristo: En chile siguen las replicas cada cinco minutos y algunas son grado 7º. A pesar de eso, estamos viviendo el peor terremoto y es el caos que se esta produciendo en algunos lugares a causa de la falta de servicios basicos. Hay enfrentamientos y saqueos, eso llevo a las …
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