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Graeme
& Jane Peters
with Benjamin, Samuel and Martin
Email: gjpeters@cms.org.au
Website: www.vic.cms.org.au/missos/peters.html
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We first went to Chile
with CMS in 1992, invited to work with the Anglican church in Valdivia with a special
focus on University Student Ministry in conjuction
with GBU (University Bible Group). Before long we were incorporated into the
GBU Staff team.
We have now completed 10 years sharing our time between GBU (70%) and the
local Anglican church (30%). We encourage groups in a number of southern
Universities through bible teaching and training. Within the church we work
with youth, and train leaders through theological education.
In 1997 the Lord moved us, together with some other families, to begin a new
church in a growing housing area. This was given the blessing of the bishop
and local leaders. The church, named San Marco, has
enjoyed slow but steady growth. It has an average attendance of 40 adults and
20 children. The congregation recently moved from a school to their own
property. In June 2002 San Marcos
was formally received by the bishop as a fully fledged church, and in
November 2002 Graeme was ordained and inducted as it's
first pastor.
Upon our return to Chile
we will resume leadership of the church, dedicating our time to church growth
and forming new leaders. We're excited that a new Anglican
Training College
begins in Chile
next year. One of our congregational members will be entering as an
ordination candidate. It's our hope to see a Chilean pastor leading the
church within four years.
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Serving with CMS in Valdivia,
Chile
We will continue with GBU through, pastoral care,
leadership training coordination and Bible studies. Our continuing ministry
in Valdivia
depends entirely upon God's grace and upon your commitment to us in prayer
and financial support. We are very conscious of the way God has answered
prayer for us.
It hasn't been easy. Will you consider committing to pray for us and for your
brothers and sisters in Chile?
God bless,
Graeme & Jane Peters
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