Guyana Mission - Jun 08
Safely back from a construction mission trip to South America. I went with a score of Seventh Day Baptists to Georgetown, Guyana. Originally, signed on to help with medical screening, but changed to help out the shorthanded construction crew working on the local churches' campsite there. Some of the hardest work I've done in my life. However, I left with the dilemma that I now feel a debtor to our brothers in Guyana. The experience was more valuable than any contributions I was able to make. The country was a beautiful back drop to some powerful messages on the importance of having an undivided heart for God when your intent is to be a worthy instrument for his service. I have been compelled to share that message with fellow men of the Church and to insure it continues to makes a difference in my own walk.
Labels: Guyana, missions, Seventh Day Baptist
posted by Sir Klenton @ 10:27 AM
2 Comments:
Well this is Kenton Brown, also a Guyana missionary, youth minister and fellow blogger. It must be said that the similarities are the creepy variety as often seen on the Twilight Zone. I think its really interesting that you literally observe the Sabbath. I have always thought it bizarre and unfortunate that it is the single commandment that we no longer teach or talk about. However, I try to practice is differently. I think man's relationship with God, each other, and the earth was ruined after Eden but the Sabbath was one day that God put those divisions aside for Israel to remember the glory of Eden. I believe that through Christ, those relationships are restored for me every day and that the Sabbath becomes a lifestyle of actively renewing my relationship with God, others, and the world and then helping others do the same. I am glad you commented me and its good to know you.
Bizarre and unfortunate indeed. It is as though over time most of the body of Christ decided teaching nine out of ten is good enough. I concur that the Sabbath is a life style and a part of the relational attitude all Christians need. However, for me, working six days a week, having a physical twenty-four hours set aside by God to honor as a day of worship and rest is a gift I gladly accept. :)
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