Hello everyone! We're having a great time here in Guyana. Things have been extremely busy...in a good way. Last week one of our fellow need greaters here in Linden, Chad Hall, said goodbye and went back to his sign language congregation in St. Louis. He served here for two months. We'll all miss him around the house and in the congregation. He had a real positive spirit and was really helpful to us in our first couple of weeks showing us around and teaching us how to catch $100 taxis (roughly 50 cents U.S., Value!!!). The congregation arranged a Hello/Goodbye (Hello: Christie's, Goodbye: Chad) party because of his departure. The following day he gave a public talk in the congregation. After the meeting everyone wished him a safe trip back to Misery. They had a hard time pronouncing Missouri.
Also of note, the congregation proved another undeniable universal truth to me: if you get a group of witnesses together there will be an Electric Slide and/or Cha Cha Slide. Not even South America is exempt from this law.
The preaching is proving to be quite fruitful. Last week, Cat and Debbie were studying with a woman in her house in the Bible Teach book. They were working their way through the first few pages when the woman's sister walked in the house. She politely introduced herself and after a few minutes of small talk she asked what we were doing there. We explained what the bible teach was and how the bible offers practical answers for life's problems. The woman asked, "What does the bible say anything about having a good marriage?" I turned to the chapter on Family Life and showed her how it compiled all the pertinent bible texts on the subject and gives clear direction for each member of the family. She then turned to her sister and said, "Why didn't you tell me about this?" We arranged to start a study with her 3 days later.
Anyways, the weather is still hot but we like it alot here. When we're not preaching or preparing for meetings we've been watching movies and playing monopoly and uno. We have been eaten alive by mosquitoes, they particularly enjoy Cat. All and all, its been great. We pray everything is well with all of you.
Love,
Kurt and Cat Christie
It's been busy around here as you know... But everything went well this past Saturday and we met a lot of family members. We were thinking of you guys. Love your blog. I love the pics and it sounds like you both are having a great time! I can't wait to read more. I look forward to the next update. I will send a pic of the coulage that Lorin did soon. I hope lots of people are learning about the resurrection. Take care
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