South American Division

Adventist Teachers Mobilize to Help Community in Southern Chile

A team of teachers from the Osorno Adventist School distributed food, Adventist literature, and hope to those less fortunate.

August 18, 2024

Chile

Nicolas Acosta, South American Division, and ANN Staff

Educational team from the Osorno Adventist School with Adventist literature to distribute free of charge.

[Photo: Osorno Adventist School]

The teaching staff of the Osorno Adventist School, located in the city of Osorno in southern Chile, mobilized to serve those in vulnerable situations by providing them with food and hope.

The teachers organized themselves into three groups and traveled to different areas of the city to meet various needs, offering food, providing Adventist literature, and extending an invitation to attend an Adventist Church and learn about the love of Christ.

The school's institutional pastor, Carlos Zapata, shared the excitement and initial fear that surrounded the preparation of this task, highlighting the satisfaction of having managed to carry it out successfully despite the challenges.

“Since the first semester, we have been looking at how to do it and be able to carry it out, and we did well. There was fear because of the storm, but in the end, we did it. We were afraid that it wouldn't go well because of the time we left, but it turned out well,” said Zapata.

Educational team distributing food to homeless people.

Professor Alexander Schweppe expressed his gratitude for the enriching experience of helping and providing support to those who need it most. “This was a very good experience. We were able to see many cases that we were unaware of, and it was gratifying to be able to help and lend a hand to people. This outing filled my heart,” said the professor.

Intense Educational Work

The initiatives undertaken by the Adventist School of Osorno exemplify the institution's commitment to the core values of Adventist Education and the Church. These programs aim to embody the principle of neighborly love through active practice, going beyond mere theoretical teaching. Serving and assisting in the most effective manner forms a critical component of the school's mission, aligning with its broader educational and spiritual objectives.

Distribution of food and educational materials to the community.

Adventist education is distinguished by its commitment to the comprehensive education of its students, promoting biblical values and Christian principles that guide its daily work, bringing light and hope through selfless service and love for one's neighbor.

The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish website.