HOPETOWN

Me at the world famous (or imfamous) Hopetown Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Hello, sorry I do not really keep in good contact, even with tools like this. Soon everyone in Ohio will forget who I am. So here is an update...

I am currently serving in the Hopetown Congregation, where I have been since November 2009. It has been very enjoyable spending all this time in one place, as I have seen the congregation and individuals grow and improve.

Hopetown has grown to have over 70 publishers. These publishers have over 140 bible studies each month, so there is a lot more potential.

When I first went to Hopetown there were 1 elder and 2 servants. Now there are 2 elders and 5 servants, so there is a nice improvement there. While that my seem like a small number of appointed men, it is really quite a lot for this branch. In fact, it might be the most in this circuit, or close to it. There are only 120 elders and 90 servents in the entire country of Guyana, spread out over more than 40 congregations. So that is really the major need here, as there aren't enough to go around. There are vast territories that are mostly unworked with no groups or congregations, but who could serve there?

There are also 12 regulare pioneers in Hopetown plus 2 special pioneers, so thats very good.

Because most brothers do not have personal transportation, it is practical to meet in the territory to be worked that day, rather than at the Kingdom Hall or a fixed location. We would all work that territory together, even if the group is large.

One of my assignments is to post where the service groups are for the week on the board at every meeting. Some randome funny examples of where I might assign the meetings...

Monday-   Hardware Store Street, Bath

Wednesday-   Big Tree, #11 Village

Friday-   Bus Shed, #8 Village

Typical Meeting for Field Service on the street

 

Sam and I doing return visits

Group preching in front of a Masjid, or Mosque

I have enjoyed some progressive bible studies this year. One of my first studies was Carleton. Even though he is really really shy and quiet, he built up the strength to join the school. Now he is excited to be a publisher. He was incredibly nervous, but his first assignment was smooth as silk. Now he is getting over his shyness and began asking brothers bible questions after the meetings.

 Carleton on the left, with brother Kepler

I will have more updates later and some more info about Guyana...it might not be like you picture it...

Cheers,

Micaiah Young