News from Missionary Jason Holt in Chile

Today we got word from some of the hardest hit areas of Chile around the city of Concepcion.  People literally do not have water, bread, food, and in some cases a roof over their heads.  There are people living in one of the local churches because their homes are no longer standing.
To help in the [...]

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Last night a massive 8.8 earthquake hit Chile.  Although we are several hours from the epicenter, we still felt 8.0 level shaking for nearly 2 minutes.  Three large buildings and several bridges near are church have collapsed.  Many are injured and more than 120 have died so far.
Thankfully no one in our family was hurt! [...]

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This is a picture of our first date 9 years ago today!! It was the annual Valentines Day banquet at Crown College.  I knew when Lori accepted my timid invitation, I was was in over my head… I felt like the street kid with the radiant princess! I definitely married way out of my league!!!
God [...]

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About 18 months ago I lost my wedding ring!  I know… I’m a looser husband!!  Finally after all this time, we got another ring to replace the lost one.  So, now I really feel married
I love you Lori and thank God for you!!! Tomorrow is a special anniversary for us… I’ll post a [...]

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5 years ago today Lori and I left Atlanta with our 2 year old daughter Katie.  The next morning we arrived to the Santiago airport.  That was the first day of an incredible journey!
I don’t deserve this awesome opportunity to serve Him as a missionary in Chile, but I’m thankful for it!!

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Ten years ago I was on Christmas break from my freshman year at Crown College! I don’t know how to start to explain how awesome the last ten years have been for me!!  Here are a few of the highlights of this decade:
- 2000 I spent 6 months in Peru that completely changed forever my [...]

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Next week we are taking a few days to go camping in the south of Chile.  The funny thing is, I know nothing about camping!!  But, that should make the adventure more exciting!
Here are a couple pictures of the national park we’re going to visit.

If we don’t come out by next weekend… send in the [...]

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Sometimes people wonder what it’s like to spend Christmas on the mission field… Well, we started decorating the house and Christmas tree shortly after Thanksgiving.  We’ve been listening to Christmas classics for weeks now.  And the kids are very eager to open up their presents!  Most things are just like they would be in the [...]

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This Monday, December 14th, Lori and I celebrated our 8th anniversary!  It’s hard to believe that so many years have already gone by!
I told Lori on Monday that if the Lord doesn’t come back, we will celebrate our 65th anniversary together… we may even reach our 70th!  I can’t imagine how much I will love [...]

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For years we have tried to get approved for a loan in Chile to build a house.  After a million different setbacks, today we got the email stating that we are approved!!! This is one more reason to be incredibly thankful today!!
Now comes a few weeks/months of red tape issues before we actually break ground [...]

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