We have had three all-night prayer vigils

Barbara Burrowes [van Praag]
October 12, 1971
Georgetown, Guyana

Dear Mr. [Young Tyang] Chang,

I am afraid that I have not written a report for some time now and I am sure that you would all like to know how things are here.

In Georgetown, the Capitol, things are rather slow. There are too many attractions so it is quite different to get people to sit and listen. However, those who have accepted Divine Principle are growing and we are all working hard trying to get new members. Barry Ward is learning to teach and Jacqueline is much more active now. We have not started building our center as yet because of land transport problems but we are praying that before the dry season is over we would be able to make a start.

Over the West Bank, there are many more members all of whom are quite active especially Vincent Hunt, Ricky Telford, Allan Shepherd and Doreen Jordan. I have been meeting many new people over there. The main town is called Vreed-en-Hoop (Dutch for Freedom and Hope) and there is quite a lot of spiritual activity. Mr. Chung who recently heard all of Divine Principle is now trying to get together another group further along the Bank.

So far we have had three all-night prayer vigils for the movement in Guyana and next weekend there will be a seminar which we are hoping to have outdoors in the Botanic Gardens near the site of the Holy Ground. Because of heavy rains it is nearly always impossible to stand and pray on the Holy Ground and because of the flat coastline a suitable site is hard to find.

The Family in Guyana sends its love and best wishes to the True Parents and families all over the world.

Mansei!

In Their Precious Name,
Barbara Burrowes