May 5, 2025

Delegates Gather in Southern Chile for National Convention

“The Bible as the Word of God” was the theme of the National Convention of The Church of God in Chile South held on March 16, 2025, with National Overseer Carlos Oporto. This was Brother Oporto’s first National Convention. What a fine job he did as moderator, and what a good spirit he displayed throughout the entire meeting! This blessed event was hosted by our local church in beautiful Mantilhue, with Pastor Miguel, his family, and all the saints in Chile South (and even some visitors from The Church of God in Chile North). How wonderfully the saints received and treated our General Headquarters representatives, Bishops Hawkins and Bañuelos. And what touching testimonies of appreciation and support they shared in regard to The Church of God, their National Overseer, and General Headquarters. 

During the Convention, the Word of God went forth with power, and the congregation rejoiced and praised God in deep sincerity. We thank our Womens Missionary Band ladies for all their hard work and for all the delicious, organic food brought in from the fields and roasted on the grill! Southern Chile is a beautiful place with snow-capped mountains, crystal lakes, green rolling hills dotted with livestock, and clean, cold water straight from the deep wells. But it can’t outdo the beauty of the love that was felt at the National Convention of The Church of God in Chile! One sister who visited the Convention testified that she hadn’t felt the spirit of the Church like that for a long time and asked Brother Oporto to come visit her and receive her as a member of The Church of God! Since the Convention, Brother Oporto has been receiving calls from more than several people wanting to know more about the Church. 

Please pray for the saints and the work in Chile. Thank you, Lord, for what you have done to and for the souls of men! Thank you for saving us and filling us with your love! “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35).