Guyana News 7/11/2007
Greetings to you from Guyana. We were saddened at the news of the home going of our dear sister and friend, Rita, and we extend our sympathy to Mark, their children, and to their extended families. Even in the midst of Rita's battle, Mark and Rita continued to unselfishly support home and international missions including the Guyana work. Like a modern day Abel, Rita's works continue to serve their purposes even though she is at rest from her earthly labors (Hebrews 11:4). We shall ever be thankful for and inspired by the memory of her multi-faceted Christian example of faith at a time when believing is not so simple; of strength in the midst of real life's trying storms; and strong active leadership when many might have chosen to move toward the rear ranks. We have truly been blessed by her life and have been given one more reason to do the right thing while looking forward to that great reunion of all of God's children.
Our work here continues to move forward. The 2007 Annual Ladies Day is now history and plans are underway for the 2008 program. This project began with 85 attending in 2005. In 2006, it grew to 140 ladies. This year, attendees numbered over 285 ladies and came from all over Guyana. It was truly a blessed day!
On Saturday, July 14, our North Jackson, Tennessee six-person team is scheduled to arrive for our crusade/campaign in Soesdyke. Plans include some canvassing, a nightly VBS, and the nightly presentation of the gospel using the theme "The Power of God In a Troubled World". The speakers will be a mixture of Guyanese and US persons. The team will return home, Lord willing, on Friday, July 20th.
This session of GSBS ends on Wednesday, July 11. Four of the students will leave on Thursday, 12th, to join an evangelistic mission effort in Lethem (about 20 hours by overland transportation from Georgetown) for two weeks. Please include these events in your prayers. God bless. I love you with the love of the Lord. Bg with Carolyn and Brenda