A Terrific Thursday

As the title says, it was a great day. We are coming to that point in the week where we are winding down our studies, reaching lessons dealing with salvation. We held 16 studies today that culminated in the baptism of a young lady named Monica. Drew Spivey had studied with her and she decided that today she wanted to obey the gospel. There are several other individuals that are very close, and we hope they decide to make that decision soon. On our last day, tomorrow, we will conclude some lessons with people and follow up with others, to offer encouragement. It will be a tiring and emotional day for sure. Friday will conclude with the last evening session, which has grown greatly in attendance each night. We look forward to that night, but it is sad because we say goodbye to so many new and old friends here in Guyana,

This evening, we took a visit to the local hospital, where we handed out bags of fruit, and informational tracts about the church to the patients and nurses. Conducting several prayers with the patients and their families reminds us how this has become a part of the week we all really look forward too each year. It is truly meaningful for everyone involved.

After the hospital, we went to the church building to hold our evening services. Tonight we had 157 in attendance. We are about to run out of room! Back home we probably would be pushing the fire code limits. I doubt that is a real concern here in Guyana. Oh what a great problem. Oh yeah, we are so busy this time of the week, during service tonight, there were 3 of us conducting one on one bible studies with people who are interested finding out more about Christ. What a great day.

As I predicted yesterday, we were busy as can be today. Now as I wind down, reflect on the day and plan for tomorrow, I can only hope and pray that it will be as busy and as profitable as today. The fields are white and ready for harvest.

We are, however, oh so close to returning home to our loved ones. We miss them all so much. We know our work here is important, but when it is time to go home, I promise, we will be ready.

.....'til next time.