March Newsletter 2008

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION Corriverton Baptist Church
5440 HIGHWAY 202 Lot 99, Line Path D, PO Box 936,
ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36201 Corriverton, Berbice, Guyana, South America
MARCH, 2008 592-339-3448 or 339-2286
We praise the Lord for His goodness and grace. This week a man of 80 with a Hindu background asked to be baptized. Brother Katryan questioned him before presenting him to the Church to make sure he was not just adding Christ to his Hindu concepts. The man indicated he was not but wanted to identify with Christ. It is hard to go against Hindu family members, so we are particularly happy with his man's profession. Pray for him.

The work at the 2 missions continues to move forward under the leadership of the men responsible for them. Brother Moti is at #57 Village where the new building is to be built. He has over 20 regular attendees. The weather seems to be drying out so we expect to make real progress soon. Brother Troy is at #69 Village but this work is so close to Roadside Baptist Church that a new building is not necessary.

Both Troy and Moti are attending the Pastors' Training class I teach on Saturday's with a growing number of others looking to serve the Lord. This past week I also evaluated 3 of the mens' messages at various services. They all did quite well overall but had some difficulties that we are hoping will be solved over time. All my students are willing to learn and are ready for correction. We are going to have another member in our class this week—the first to come from outside this Church ministry. It will be interesting to see how he does in our elemental theology class.

Kathy and I continue to make cultural and language adjustments. The people are very patient with us. Our driving is coming along as well. The Lord has not allowed us to make any serious mistakes. Most of the police know us from visits or their coming to our prayer breakfast. The Katryans try to promote a healthy community image and have opened new evangelistic opportunities by these prayer breakfasts.

The Skills Training Centre has given me the opportunity to start an after-school Bible Study on Fridays. We will start next Friday. Pray for students and staff at the Centre. I have so many opportunities to present the Gospel but so little tangible results. although some staff and a few students show real interest. My flannel graph stories are very popular with the students, even the older ones.

This Sunday is, of course, Resurrection Sunday and I will preach from I Corinthians 15:1-10. The churches have responded well to my preaching. Attendance is good at all services though people here don't mind being late. Kathy and I say they live on “Guyanese time”. It does not appear that anything outside Roadside Baptist Skills Training Centre starts on time.
This is getting a little lengthy so I will close for now. May the Lord bless; thank you all for your prayers and keep praying. Pray especially for the men in training, their financial situation, the new building, and the salvation of souls!
In Christ, John Hunter