David and Glynis on Mission in Guatemala: Sinergia 2011

The week following Encuentro Indigena 2011 we assisted at Singeria 2011. Sinergia is also a mobilization conference but with the goal of opening eyes of nationals to the world of missions. Ron and Margie Carothers have led in this conference for several years and have done an excellent job in providing wonderful breakout sessions for small group instructions in preparation of overseas missionary service in addition to the large group sessions. They have had everything running smoothly even with last minute notification in this world of laid back latin culture.

Worship services were held each evening. A local Baptist church led the praise and worship time. The first evening the middle and high school student band led. They had only been practicing for about 4 months but they were great as they led with praise choruses and hymns. The next evening their drama teams prepared several skits emphasizing the mission task is a believer’s task not a “missionary” task. If you are a believer this task is your God ordained task. The final night a trio of ladies led the praise time and, as each night before, led us before the throne to adore our Lord.

Each service emphasized the task before believers…reaching the world with the Gospel of Christ. At one close of one service many stepped forth affirming God’s call on their lives to the world.

“God is Calling Us Out”

Another method to bring the reality of how each one fits into the plan of God to reach around the world was the introduction of native clothing. The wearing attire from differing countries across Africa, Asia, Indonesia, South America helped visualize that these Latins could easy “fit into the culture” providing opportunities to present Jesus as Savior.

Young friends from Honduras –

Carlos's clothing is from Eygpt and his wife, Rina's is from India.

Flor, also Honduranian, is dressed in clothing from Indonesia.

The final night included a prayer for the nations of the world. As prayer was lifted to the throne for the nations to repent and call on Jesus, flags of many countries were lifted high throughout the area…God reach this country…bring salvation to the people.