GIRWARNAUTH’S UPDATE

Address: Grant 1780, Lot 4,
Crabwood Creek, Berbice, Guyana
E-Mail: andy.girwarnauth@gmail.com Website: www2.gvsu.edu/~girwarns

Andy & Kathleen founded the Association of Bible Churches (ABC) in Guyana, a national church planting organization. Their goal is to establish independent, self-supporting, national-run, Bible churches. They began in 1988 with a vision to plant 20 churches in 20 years (they have planted 18 churches so far!) through the process of evangelism and discipleship, while maintaining a high level of pastoral training in order to facilitate the great commision. They are pictured above with their children and grandchildren during their most recent visit to the States. Check out their monthly update below and visit their website if you want more information.

JANUARY UPDATE:

“The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.” I Thes. 5:24

Dear Praying Friends,

“Faithful Men in 2010!” This was the message Andy preached at the Bath Bible Church on the first Sunday of the year. It is a challenge to ALL of us to be faithful in obeying, serving, and following Christ, no matter what the cost. Our desire is to be faithful to the One who called us, and we ask that you continue to “hold the ropes” for us in prayer and support! We are so blessed to have faithful partners in evangelism, many of whom have not let go of those ropes during the past 22 years of ministry in Guyana.

The Association of Bible Churches in Guyana is a fellowship of Bible Churches that meets quarterly for prayer and fellowship, as well as other “big” events scheduled throughout the year. It is encouraging to see the national pastors that have been trained in the Berbice Bible Institute/Solid Rock Theological Seminary lead their churches. Their goal is to become self-supporting, yet continue to enjoy the “interdependence” of a larger fellowship. Please pray for the Hampshire Bible Church (pastor Lionel), as this year their goal is to be independent of any outside support. They will join Crabwood Creek and Overwinning, who have already “graduated” to independent status. (others have graduated to independence but decided not to remain in the ABC) The big ABC “Day of Prayer and Planning” occurs every January. Please pray for the evangelistic outreaches, teams, visiting professors, rallies and other events that will be discussed and placed throughout the year. (Prov.16:9)

Over the years we have lived in several different villages, last year we “planted” ourselves in Bath settlement. Kathleen is learning to adjust to life in a fish bowl! Let’s just say one never knows what a new day will bring! The Bath Bible Church has grown from a handful of believers meeting under a shed, to a vibrant group of over 100 meeting in the beautiful facility you see in the attached pictures! It has been an amazing time of growth both numerically and spiritually in the lives of the people. We are grateful for our team of co-workers, the Willow Reese family, and the Vijay Rambharak family, each of whom is uniquely gifted in the work God has called them to do. This year we are praying for the final phase (and funding) of the Bath Church project to be completed: the parsonage. Once finished, the national pastor for Bath, Willow Reese, and his family will move in. We will remain as long as it takes to develop leadership, stabilize the work, and Lord willing, see this church go independent. In the pictures below, you will see the sturdy, solid rainforest wood pews inside, and the beautiful new fence on the outside, both just in time for Christmas! Needless to say, the few days of rest during the holidays was gratefully accepted, following a very busy time of ministry and physical work.

It seems like there is never enough space to adequately describe all that goes on here, but we know that you will take these requests to heart and lay them before the throne of grace. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2-3

 

 

Bath Bible Church
Christmas Service 2009

 

 

 

Bath Bible Church
Completed Fence

 

 

 

 

 

Great is HIS faithfulness!

Andy and Kathleen

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