On Tuesday night, the second day of our trip (July 28), we had the great opportunity to serve in a literal way: handing out soup, sandwiches, and tea/coffee to the homeless people in two locations in downtown Santiago.



Setting out the groceries we bought alongside freshly made “pan” (bread) picked up earlier in the day from a local baker; we quickly formed an assembly line and put together “pancito” after “pancito” (small sandwich). Cut the bread, spread the butter, layer the cheese and meat, and finally wrap for transport.

Forever Friends

Unity, Unidade

    It has now been just over a month since the recent United Youth Camp in Brazil came to an end and all of the campers and staff members returned to their daily lives, spiritually recharged from an uplifting week in the Zone. This first-ever camp in Brazil was filled with innumerable unforgettable memories. However, there is one in particular that strikes me as my fondest memory from the week every time I think about my experience at camp. This memory is of singing hymns with several of the younger girl campers one night while swinging in our hammocks strung from the rafters of the church hall. If I had to describe this moment in one word, it would be unity, or unidade in Portuguese.

The first ever United Youth Camp in Brazil that combined both preteen and teen ages was a huge success for everyone involved! The kids expressed how wonderful a time they had learning more about God’s Truth each day and participating in many fun activities alongside brethren in a beautifully simple environment. This camp in Brazil definitely embodied “the Zone” --  a positive environment centered on the Laws of God in action and that envisions the coming Kingdom of God -- as all of the various UYC camps embody and included many familiar camp activities.