GUYANA MISSIONS

Why do we do the work in Guyana?

Have you ever wondered that?
Have you ever wondered why we have been doing what we have been doing in Guyana for so long?
(This year will start our 17th year here!)

There are a lot of reasons ...

1. Because Guyana is so receptive to the Gospel. We have had well over 5,500 baptisms in the past 15 years and hundreds more answer the call of Jesus every single year.

2. Because so many people are touched by our work. Over 226,000 people have been treated in our Clinics, and each one of them have had the opportunity to hear the message of the Cross!
   • But they are not the only ones who are touched. Our volunteers that come down and join us each year, come home changed. Those that come to work with us come home with a new perspective ... and often end up doing GREAT things at home as well.
   • Furthermore, the churches that send those teams end up being blessed in amazing ways! They start new ministries, reach out to their communities, and do many GREAT THINGS!
   • When God's people answer His call ... He always blesses them.

3. Because the Church in Guyana is growing in so many ways. We are seeing the church in Guyana grow in virtually every way. They are growing in number, in faith, and in maturity! It is truly thrilling to watch this. When I first came to Guyana in 1989, there were a dozen Churches of Christ meeting in Guyana ... today, there are over 100!

4. Because we have such an outstanding Network in Guyana to work with. One of the reasons for this is simply because we have been doing this for so long. Through the years we have developed outstanding relationships with the Church in Guyana, with Business Leaders, and with Government Leaders of Guyana. This places the church in a position that is truly unique throughout the country.

5. Because we feel that God has called us to this work. Through the years, with the blessings and success we have enjoyed in this work, it has become abundantly clear that this is our calling. All this time, we have felt certain that we are doing exactly what God wants us to do ... and that drives us to do even more.
   • I highly recommend this for everyone. Find what God is calling you to do, and then do it with all your might.

6. Because nothing has showed us that it is time to stop. God keeps opening doors. The church continues to grow and mature. And we are watching real, sustainable growth take place on almost every front. Seeing the church mature before your very eyes is a great way to be motivated.

7. Because the opportunities RIGHT NOW are indeed unique. Right now, because of the economy and the recent rise of taxes in Guyana, the needs are even greater. This opens doors of opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are so many in Guyana right now who are hurting. And while our Doctors and Nurses try to meet their physical needs, we also strive to introduce them to the "Great Physician." Even though so many are hurting, the help we provide has eternal consequences.

There are probably more reasons than those listed above, but the truth of the matter is ... God keeps blessing our efforts! The efforts of everyone involved seems to be blessed in amazing ways, and there has been no sign that is changing.

Are you looking for a reason to join us? There are lots of them.

Come on! Be a part of this great work! Let God use you! You will be amazed at what happens.

You can join us in several ways.

We just published a new movie to MobileMe Gallery that we'd like to share with you. It is a video on the work in Guyana that may be of help to you and your congregation. It is less than 6 minutes long.

Enjoy the movie!

To view the video, click here.