Video - Preparing the lot for construction

Background

In February 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the nation of Chile causing loss of life and damage to numerous buildings.  Many of the Christian and Missionary Alliance churches in Chile were damaged.  The church in Talca was damaged beyond repair requiring demolition and rebuilding.

A call out to United States Alliance churches was made by the missionaries in Chile to come alongside and partner with the Chilean churches in their rebuilding efforts.  The Centerville Community Church Missions Team evaluated the needs of the Talca church and an exploratory trip was made in November 2010.  After returning and through much prayer, CCC decided to partner with Talca in the rebuilding of their sanctuary.

In January 2011, a Talca Reconstruction Fund was established to partner with the Talca congregation in raising money for the rebuilding.  CCC has committed to raise two dollars for every one dollar that the Talca congregation raises in 2011.  Our initial goal is $12,000 and, as of August 2011, we have surpassed that goal.

After navigating the difficult Chilean bureaucracy, the Talca Church plans to begin the rebuilding process in August 2011.  CCC will send a work team to Talca in the early months of 2012 to help in the construction efforts and continue our partnership.

Rebuilding of the sanctuary will help the Talca church reach out to the people of their city and bring them to Christ.  As well as helping Talca in fundraising and construction, CCC will commit to partner in prayer and any other needs they may have.