Preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ! Commissioning More Workers "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Isaiah's question is still valid, who will go for the Lord ?  We are thankful for those willing hearts still tender to God who will say, "Here am I; I send me."  We had the privilege to hold a special commissioning service in our Whitewater church to commission more than 20 to the gospel ministry.  These men and women will fill important shoes in the work remaining to be done. The Only Hope Is Jesus In my more than 36 years of ministry, I don't know of any more painful and heart wrenching time than the death and funeral of a baby.  At our Riverside church we stood beside a young family as they said their last good-byes to a child not yet 2 years old.  The hope, the resurrection, and the power of the gospel is the only good news amidst the sorrow.  Thank God for a believing mom and dad who will see their little one again! The Success of Missions People might define success in many ways, but in our world success is when we hand off the work to the men we have nurtured and trained.  As many of you know, Romel grew up around our family like a 4th son.  He has been with us for more than 26 years.  Two weeks before Christmas we were thrilled to install him as the new Pastor of Riverside Community Baptist Church!  This handoff has been carefully guided for more than a year now.  The people already look up to him as a spiritual leader.  The church is thriving and we pray Pastor Romel will grow along with the congregation as he takes on this great responsibility - at our largest village church.  We are thankful for those who come from hours away in dugout canoes, but we are also thankful for our generous supporters who provided a new church boat for the Riverside ministry.  The new boat will allow us to bring in 30-40 people.  The dugout, seen below, is still a faithful mode of transportation to carry more than 30. 2025 Was Another Great Year! As we leave 2025 behind us and march boldly into 2026, Achieve Guyana has reason to celebrate and hope for a great year ahead.  We had at least 342 professions of faith where people who were lost, and separated from God, trusted in the power of Christ and His gospel to give them eternal life.  65 people obediently followed the Lord in believer's baptism .  Many of our pastors and leaders have been with us for decades.  God has shined His favor upon us.  Thank you for praying and thank you for generously supporting God's work in Guyana.

Preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ! Experiencing The Gospel Medical Outreach Changes Lives Part of our ministry mission statement declares that we exist to help people experience the gospel.  Sounds good, but what does that really mean?  The best way to understand that aspect of our mission is to look to the ministry of Jesus.  If declaring the gospel as a mere list of Biblical truths (ie, the death, burial, and resurrection), then the New Testament Gospels would be very brief.  However, the gospel is very relational and experiential.  Jesus cultivated relationships and led people to experience God.  To those who do not know God, the truth that God loves them is only a statement and it carries little weight.  However, when people are touched by God’s love and see it expressed around them and toward them, the love of God for them personally becomes believable. Thanks to the ministry, Volunteers in Medical Missions, we were able to help nearly 1,400 people experience God’s love through an outreach in medical, dental, and optical assistance.  The team of 17, from 4 different countries, saw hundreds of patients each day through the village clinics we offered over a 5 day period.  We faced multiple setbacks and opposition from various sources.  However, in the end our local pastors and churches were seen in a very positive light by offering help to anyone who came for help. The Impact of Our Ministry Partners We are acutely aware of the importance of our ministry partners.  Whether it is a church or individual, the faithful support and prayers on our behalf are the fuel that runs the engine.  To those who are a part of our team, you should know that we are enjoying the most productive year we have ever had in terms of the number of people who have been reached with the gospel.  As of the end of September 314 people have passed from spiritual death to life!  63 have followed Christ in believer’s baptism .  Our total since January of 2021 is now 1,414 saved and 392 baptized.  Dozens of faithful preachers, teachers, and other leaders serve faithfully each week to keep the gospel advancing in the darkest places. First Grandchild! Greg and Wendy are excited to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Adeline Ruth.  She was born healthy and beautiful on September the 11th, in upstate New York.  Her parents are Josiah and Norlisa, Greg and Wendy's middle son and his wife.

Preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ! A Picture of What Could Be Spanish Language Outreach In May, our ministry hosted missionary Russ Turner.  Russ has served for decades in the Spanish speaking world and is well equipped to help us among our Spanish speaking people.  Those that follow our ministry closely know that for years we have asked for prayer concerning these people living within reach of our ministry.  We were able to see a picture of what could be.  Through his short stay with us, 28 Spanish speaking people gave their life to Christ and followed the Lord in believers baptism!  Imagine if these dear people had a Spanish speaking pastor to care for their souls.  Please pray. Most Fruit VBS Season Ever! We just completed our season of Vacation Bible Schools, and it was the best ever.  We were assisted by teams from Iowa and 2 from Florida.  These teams along with our faithful leadership ministered to over 900 children from about 17 villages .  These teams that ministered with us could tell you that it was hard and tiring work.  Many miles were logged along the primitive roads and remote rivers.  It was worth every mile we traveled as we saw more than 180 children received the Lord as their Savior !  As I observed the work of the American teams partnering with our local leadership, I couldn’t help but think that this is what a healthy missionary partnership looks like.  Thank you to all who gave, prayed, and served – your efforts made a big difference and opened new doors for us. Investing in Youth Faithful supporters, both churches and individuals recently gave to help us build a youth center at our Riverside Church.  We were challenged by adverse weather and big cost overruns, but through it all the building was completed in God’s perfect timing.  The morning after the last concrete was poured for the floor, the building was already being used to minister to children.  We now have a much greater capacity to minister to children and youth, as well as a variety of other ministry opportunities.  Once again, our ministry partners proved once again that when God leads God will supply.  Thank you to the churches and individuals that gave toward this project, your investment will pay dividends on into eternity. Work Permit Approved! We are appreciative to those who prayed for Greg and Wendy, and the approval of their work permit to remain in Guyana.  Since April it has been a real burden to travel in and out of Guyana while the process played out.  Approval has finally been granted, and they will have legal status until June of 2027.  Thank you especially to those who called, texted or emailed your support.  This was a very challenging season.  Once again, the prayers and encouragement coming from ministry partners made a great difference!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Training the Next Generation One need only to look to Jesus and the Gospels to see the value He places on children. Despite the enormous demands placed on Him, Jesus consistently prioritized children and took the time to welcome them into His presence. Over the years, we have seen children be reached with the gospel, develop through church-based programs, and now serve as adults in their local churches. Through weekly Sunday school programs and periodic Vacation Bible Schools, we see hundreds of children impacted through the ministry of the Word of God.

Church Development Achieve Guyana operates with the belief that the church is the center of all that God is doing in the world today. The church is His beloved bride and the object of His love. As such, the local church is the focus of Achieve Guyana. Christ's testimony is that He loved the church and gave Himself for it. We too, love the church and devote our efforts and resources to planting healthy, reproducing churches. The bulk of our time in church development is spent identifying, developing, and deploying leaders. The ministry strategy is: 1.) Multiplying disciples 2.) Developing biblically qualified pastors 3.) Advancing the knowledge and skills of leaders within the local church.

Children’s Ministries One need only to look to Jesus and the Gospels to see the value He places on children. Despite the enormous demands placed on Him, Jesus consistently prioritized children and took the time to welcome them into His presence. Over the years, we have seen children be reached with the gospel, develop through church-based programs, and are now serving as adults in their local churches. Through weekly Sunday school programs and periodic Vacation Bible Schools, we see hundreds of children impacted through the ministry of the Word of God.