Missions Trip to Guyana: May 22–June 5, 2023
On May 22nd, a team of six will be leaving from Canada on a missions trip to Guyana for two weeks. The team will include Bonnie Hamilton from Tent of Oliver Foundation.
The team will be spearheaded by Pastor Sewdat and based at Harvest Time Bible Church, located in Letter Kenny, Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana, from where they will be conducting outreach ministries to outlying communities, in public squares and markets, and schools and orphanages.
Please consider partnering with us in support of the missions trip to Guyana, and pray for the success of the mission, for the safety of the team, and for willing and open hearts amongst the Guyanese population throughout the communities.
"Dispense justice for the needy and the orphan; the poor and impoverished vindicate. Rescue the needy and destitute, and from the hand of the wicked deliver them." (Psalm 82:3-4)
Guyana Overview
Originally named British Guiana, this former British colony is situated on the north coast of South America, surrounded by Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil. Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America, and the name of the country finds its root in the indigenous word "guiana" meaning "land of many waters". Most of this beautiful country is covered in tropical rainforest and is known for its rich reserves in bauxite, gold, timber, rice, sugar cane, and more recently, offshore oil reserves.
Since gaining its independence from the UK in 1966, Guyana has struggled immensely with overcoming poverty – a direct result of major political changes, corruption and poor economic policy decision-making. Today, Guyana features one of the highest poverty rates in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Guyana is now poised to become the fourth-largest offshore oil producer in the world. Nevertheless, to date, despite the oil boom, poverty has continued to prevail across the country.
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