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For the past 9 years the West-Ark congregation has been actively involved in
medical missions in Guyana, South America, with more than 100 West-Ark
members serving as Bible teachers or health care workers. During our clinics
we have provided health care for 15,813 patients. We also minister to their
spiritual health and have had literally thousands of Bible studies in Guyana
that have resulted in 513 baptisms.
We are looking forward to our next trip that is planned for June, 2000.
An informational meeting is scheduled for this Sunday night, Jan. 9th, after
evening services in Room 100 and you're invited. Whether you've ever been
part of this mission effort or not, I can guarantee that there is a place
for you to use your God-given talents and abilities. We'll provide you with
opportunities to be trained before the trip so that when you arrive in June,
you'll know exactly what your role on the team will be.
Perhaps you've heard about how the people in Guyana would get up before the
sun rises so they could walk several miles to our Clinic site and then stand
in line for hours to have the privilege of participating in a Bible Study
and also receive medical attention. Have you ever wondered -- "What would it
be like to meet these Guyanese people, share the Good News of Jesus with
them, and then see them obey the Gospel and become a part of the Family of
God?" or - "What would it be like to walk into a Guyanese school with others
from our group and openly teach Bible stories to the children and sing songs
with them about Jesus?"
It is a wonderful privilege to spend all day teaching the Gospel to men and
women from many different religious backgrounds: from Hindu to Muslim to
Pentecostal and everywhere in-between; and then witness their New Birth as
they are baptized into Christ. I can tell you that it is exhilarating to
look into the eyes of a child and watch their smiles as we do a VBS style
program with them -- including songs, a lesson and craft activity.
The fact is, if you spend a week in Guyana, many lives will be eternally
changed and you will be blessed beyond comprehension.
If you are even remotely interested in how you can be part of the excitement
as we prepare for our 10th year of involvement in Guyana, please make plans
now to attend the informational meeting in Room 100 this Sunday evening
after the worship service.
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