Progress??

Hot showers – wireless internet – roads without potholes – Popeye’s Fried Chicken – Bath and Body Works products - is this really Guyana? In some ways, there has been some real progress towards moving into the 21st Century. A new cricket stadium is being constructed for the International Cricket World Cup to be held in the Caribbean in 2007. Hotels, new homes and restaurants are being built every where.
On the other hand, there are other things that haven’t changed – if anything, they have gotten worse: execution style killings, violent crimes, robberies, suicides, political unrest. A dear brother in Christ, who was a security guard, was shot to death on the job this week, leaving behind a loving wife, son, daughter and precious 10 month old grandson – all for a mere $1,500. Life is so cheap here. We know that these things are happening around the globe, not just Guyana. However, it really hits home when it directly affects someone you know.
We used to visit this brother at his work place and are grateful that Br. Allan knew Christ as his Savior and had a good testimony in the community. As I (Terri) sat with his widow, Sis. Yvonne, I could sense the peace and comfort she has in the Lord. “He’s home with Jesus,” she told me tearfully. “I know where he is.” So many people live and die without the comfort and peace of the Lord. That is why we are here – to share the comfort, peace and joy we have in knowing Christ. People are frightened and worried. You can sense how vulnerable and insecure they feel. Will you pray for us 1) that we can make a difference in this dark place 2) that God will use these difficult times to bring people to Him 3) and for our safety and protection as we go about our daily life and ministry? “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Cor. 4:5, 6
>written by Terri on June 8, 2006