Most people would turn around if they saw a sign that read, “Beware! Bad dog. Do not enter.” But Rudolph and Annete aren’t afraid of this sign. As Global Mission pioneers, they’ve built a relationship with the owners of the house.

Here in Guyana, Rudolph and Annete visit people every day in their homes. When they first arrived in this community, they began offering basic medical exams for free. Diseases such as diabetes are common in this region, so as word of the free exams spread, the number of calls they received steadily increased. Today, Rudolph and Annete are regularly asked to visit people’s houses to share this special service.

As the pioneers spend time with their patients, it opens the door for them to share their beliefs and pray together.

“ When we are about to leave, they ask, "Are you coming back? And we say yes. So that's one of the doors that opens so we can get to them."”

Not far away, Azzes also works as a Global Mission pioneer. Here, he serves people of various faiths. The flags around a house often indicate the religion of each family.

As Azzes walks under the hot sun with his Bible, he trusts that God will open the doors and hearts of his neighbors.

“I started doing health checks, diabetes screenings, hypertension ... and they want to know about their health. And we have the opportunity to be with them, be friends with them. And that's why trust builds between me and them. "”

With time and affection, the pioneer has become friends with many of his neighbors. He visits this family frequently, and they soak in everything Azzes teaches.

“Whenever he comes, he speaks to the family. We will do prayer or devotions, and I appreciate it because he cares.”

“... so I appreciate Azzes because we see that he's a man of belief, and he knows his work, he know what he needs to do. He takes care of things, and he's a very nice person.”

“When relatives see what you do, they share it with other family members, and they also invite you into their homes. It takes a lot of prayer to enter these houses; it is not easy, but the Lord opens the doors of the houses here.”

There was no Adventist presence in this community before Azzes came. But with his help, a church was planted. Many members of this congregation have recently given their hearts to Jesus. Despite the challenges he faces, Azzes is committed to continue sharing this hopeful message.

Thanks to the work of Global Mission pioneers, several churches are being planted in some of the most challenging neighborhoods of Guyana. Please pray for these pioneers and the lives that can still be touched with your support.