Profile of Guyana

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Since 1999, His Way Out Ministries has been raising awareness, educating, and encouraging the Body of Christ to minister transformingly to those struggling with homosexuality throughout Guyana, South America. Whether in a church, a seminar, a public gathering, or one-on-one with an individual, our message has remained the same..."God is more than able to deliver and restore from the snare of homosexuality."

Guyana is a tropical country on the northern shoulder of South America and is approximately the size of Great Britain or the combined size of the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname, and the Atlantic Ocean. This "Land of Many Waters" possesses four major rivers: the might Essequibo, the Demerara, the Berbice and the Corentyne, and innumerable smaller rivers and creeks. The Kaiteur Falls, where the broad Potaro River thunders down into a great forested gorge, is four times the height of Niagara, and undoubtedly one of the world's more impressive natural wonders.

Among the numerous wonders of this incredible part of God's creation, are the Guyanese people. The main centers of population are reasonably well linked by paved roads and by vehicle ferries across the Essequibo, the Berbice and the Demerara - which is also crossed by a bridge just below Georgetown, the capital. Access to the rest of the country is by air or coastal river transport; the latter being in many places difficult because of rapids, waterfalls and other hazards, but correspondingly attractive to those who seek adventurous recreation.

Amongst such breath taking and untouched beauty, Guyana has been and remains in a tremendous battle. Recently, His Way Out Ministries completed yet another journey to Guyana, spending a month traveling through villages, rural communities and the capital, Georgetown, teaching and testifying of the Lord's ministry to people struggling with homosexuality. Like our numerous other trips to Guyana, we encountered energy-sapping humidity, tropical rains, non-friendly mosquitoes and a lot of people with questions regarding homosexuality. It was exhilarating and difficult.

Our journey began in New Amsterdam on the eastern coast. A church very interested in our ministry invited us, once again. For three nights we held seminars. Each member of our team had opportunity to share how homosexuality had affected their life, what the Bible teaches about homosexuality, and ...what the Holy Spirit has done and will continue to do in the life any man or woman trapped by same-gender attraction. People from all over Berbice (the region which New Amsterdam is a part) and members from many congregations came to learn. The Body of Christ was united on addressing this issue regardless of what church building an individual may worship on any given Sunday. Our seminars were marked by this solidarity throughout our trip.

While in Georgetown, our team was invited to appear on a talk show that addressed parenting-related issues. We each were requested to discuss during this one-hour program the impact of homosexuality on the family, how it can be prevented and the Lordship of Christ. We can testify that the Holy Spirit gave each one of us the words to speak. However, our television appearances were not to stop there. It turned out that other programs heard that we were in the country and also wanted us to appear on their programs. So we did. We appeared on a live TV call-in show titled Look What God Is Doing. On another occasion we were interviewed at our hotel by a nationally-aired, evening TV show that covers interesting topics in Guyana (probably something similar to Dateline or 20/20 in the U.S.).

The Lord's timing of this mission was obvious. Guyana has been in the midst of a political debate on the issue of homosexuality versus civil rights. Instead of the behavior of homosexuality being treated as a moral issue, Guyanese are being taught that it is a fundamental right! Many prominent politicians and people in the media are coming out in support of this lifestyle. The Church in Guyana has united and stood against any amendments to their constitution. However, many concerned Guyanese Christians simply feel inadequate in ministering to individuals struggling with their sexuality. When we were in Guyana, we were sent to provide a very specific message: the reality of change. During our trip an extensive document produced by Guyanese churches was distributed at a press conference they called in order to publicly express opposition to the legalization and acceptance of homosexuality. Our team was invited to this news conference. Though we certainly agreed with the political position of the Guyanese Christians, we were sent to equip the brethren on how to minister to the individual struggler or family, not get too involved in the national debate. During the conference we were pointed out of the crowd by one of the Christian panelists and it was announced of the purpose of our coming. Subsequently, we were flooded with reporters. For several days we continued to conduct seminars in Georgetown or the public and pastors.

We were unable to meet with all of the reporters, speak at all the churches or meet with all the people that wanted individual time for prayer and counsel. However, the seeds were planted and the Word was preached. On our final night of ministry, were invited by a church in Linden to speak for one night. There was probably over 600 people in attendance sitting and standing where there was room! Unfortunately, we only had one night to speak on a behavior so complex like homosexuality. Although tired, the Lord worked through each member of our team to teach and testify. We were asked many questions and we were accepted by everyone.

This, our most recent journey to Guyana, like the many, many other prior trips, produced numerous surprises and we thank God for yet another opportunity to spread the Good News to Guyana. We still have much work to do. Frankly, our Guyanese brothers and sisters are waiting for our return in order to continue teaching and training leaders to be more effective in reaching to those bound by same-gender attraction.

His Way Out Ministries has an open-door policy to return to Guyana and continue the groundbreaking work begun a few years ago. Now that the truth about homosexuality has been presented to Guyana, many are asking for help and ministry to resolve their same-gender attractions. Please pray with us regarding the future ministry of His Way Out Ministries in Guyana. When God opens a door of opportunity (wherever that door may be), should we not step through in Jesus' Name? Presently, His Way Out Ministries is in planning and preparation for the eventual birthing of a branch of our ministry in Guyana. The need is overwhelming.

Gratefully Redeemed,

Pastor Phillip Lee
Executive Director
His Way Out Ministries

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