THE Christian community in Guyana, represented by the Georgetown Ministers Fellowship (GMF), the Guyana Council of Churches and the Guyana Evangelical Fellowship, are joining with the rest of the nation to celebrate Guyana’s Golden Jubilee.One significant event to mark this milestone is a rally planned for today at D’Urban Park, Georgetown, beginning at 16:00 hrs.
“We believe that God’s plan for Guyana is that it should be a united and prosperous nation. It is out of that conviction we pray and work to see the fulfilment of such a God-given vision for our country.
“This rally is within that context,” the churches stated.
The programme will include worship, thanksgiving, celebration, prayers of reconciliation and preaching of the word of God.
Churches have been celebrating the country’s 50th anniversary from the start of the year.
The GMF has held a number of seminars focusing on issues which it believes have a direct nexus to nation-building. In addition, several local churches and denominations organised Jubilee-related activities and other programmes will be initiated over the coming months.
“The 50th anniversary, therefore, affords an opportune moment for us to once again emphasise the importance of racial unity, healing and reconciliation if we as a people are to experience the fullness of God and successfully advance. The biblical principle of unity as an elemental ingredient for successful nationhood is expressed in Matthew 12: 25.
“A nation divided against itself will not stand. National unity is essential for national development. Our national motto calls us to the aspiration and resolve: One People; One Nation; One Destiny.”