serve God in chile

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. – Matthew 28:19-20

Overview

March 4-13, 2027
Cost: $2,500 Per Person | Sign-Up Deadline: December 15, 2027

We travel to Temuco, Chile to minister to the staff and girls at the Hogar de Niñas. Girls at the Hogar range from 3 – 18 years of age. This trip is mostly for adults and older teenagers. The cost includes airfare, transportation in Chile, lodging at the Hogar and most meals.

Join Us

Bienvenidos al Hogar

This is the Baptist Girls’ Home of Temuco. Enjoy this video tour.

The primary goal of the Hogar is to equip the girls for their personal development and, above all, provide opportunities to know God’s love and His power to restore and heal their lives and those of their families.

Serving God in Chile Since 2008

In 2007, First Woodway began searching for a new location to carry out mission work. We reached out to a missionary with experience serving in various parts of the world for guidance. The missionary quickly recommended the Hogar de Niñas in Temuco, Chile. Following this suggestion, First Woodway organized and completed its first trip to the Hogar in 2008.

We’d love for you to join us in prayer as we plan and prepare for this trip. If you’re interested in being part of the team or just want to hear more, we’d be happy to visit your Life Group one Sunday for a quick, 5-minute presentation. Your group can also get involved through financial support or prayer partnership.

What Should I Expect?

Some FAQs

One of the most common concerns for those interested in serving on a short-term or mid-term mission team is the cost. It can seem overwhelming to consider paying for a trip that is outside of our normal budget. However, as a body of Christ, we do not want money to be the reason we do not serve on a mission team or share the Good News. We believe that God can and will provide for our needs. It will take some intentionality and hard work, but time and time again God has proven that He is faithful to those He calls. Perhaps the most valuable part of your preparation for a trip is developing your own support team. This support team is made up of both prayer supporters and ﬁnancial contributors. The goal here is to develop a team – not just raise funds! We encourage each team member to enlist 5-10 people to pray for the team, team member, the area the team is traveling to, and the ministry on the ground. This is a great opportunity to involved small groups and those who are unable to go on the trip.

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They have dorm style rooms. There are bunk beds, single beds and a few double beds. Depending on the number of people coming, rooms will be shared. Married couples can stay together. Some of the rooms have private bathrooms. There is also a communal bathroom with multiple showers, sinks and toilets.

Some people do, but we also have bottled water available. Bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the day.

Yes, for most devices you just need an adaptor. You can buy these on Amazon. Chile uses Type C (two round pins) and Type L (three round pins in a line) electrical outlets and operates on a standard voltage of 220V at 50Hz. While Type C plugs are more common and will work in a Type L socket, a Type L plug will not work in a Type C socket, so a universal adapter or an adapter specifically for Type L (or a C/L combination) may be needed for your devices.

Some people on the team have hair dryers that we share for use in Chile.

Yes, there is a washer and dryer available for our use. You can bring fewer clothes than you would ordinarily.

Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the Hogar. For those who want data outside the Hogar some use the international plan that comes with their cell phone provider. We can also recommend buying an Esim.

We have a list on the Forms and Printables page.

Absolutely delicious.

Breakfast is cooked by the breakfast crew.
Lunch is provided by the cooks in the Hogar. They make everything from scratch. Their warm, fresh sopapillas are amazing.
Dinner is varied. There is one evening where we take all the Tias out to eat.

There are plenty of snacks available.

No. We have several who speak Spanish on the team. A knowledge of some basic words will be especially helpful.

Google Translate is a good tool to have loaded on your phone. It will work with wifi which is available at the Hogar and if you have a data plan or esim it will work when you are out.

We have a handout that gives you a place to start. Now is a good time to start brushing up on your language skills.

A Little Bit About Temuco

Temuco (Spanish pronunciation: [teˈmuko]) is a city and commune, capital of the Cautín Province and of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile. The city is located 670 kilometers (416 miles) south of Santiago.

Temuco’s central place in Araucanía with easy access to the Andean valleys, lakes and coastal areas makes it a hub for tourism, agricultural, livestock and forestry operations as well as a communication and trade center for the numerous small towns of Araucanía.

How Do We Get There?

Drive from Waco to DFW
8 hour flight from DFW to Santiago
1 1/2 hour flight from Santiago to Temuco
Transport from the airport to the Hogar de Niñas

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“One of the most entrancing regions in all South America is the Chilean Lake District, which extends down the central valley of Chile from Temuco to the chain of southern lakes which stretch eastward into the Argentine…”

~ James A. FitzPatrick, from the 1937 documentary Chile: ‘Land of Charm’

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A week in Chile – a lifetime of memories

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Pray, Prepare, Participate. God does the rest.

Time in Chile

Sharing God’s love with the girls and their leaders

Priceless

The joy of serving God can’t be measured – or bought.

A team at home and a team in Chile

We invite you to join us in prayer as we plan and prepare for this trip. If you’d like to learn more about being part of the team, we’d love to connect! Your Life Group can even host a short, 5-minute presentation one Sunday to hear more. Groups or individuals can also partner with us through financial support.