On May 3, First Baptist Greenville will send a group of covenant pilgrims to visit our sister church, Iglesia Bautista del Camino (The Baptist Church of the Way), in Guanajay, Cuba. While there, we will celebrate with our brothers and sisters the ordination of their beloved pastor, Javier.
In addition, we will bring them much-needed supplies that have become scarce there in recent years, supplies that you helped us collect during the month of March. Thank you!
How can you support this visit and this partnership?
*Donate medical and first aid supplies for us to take down to them – done
*Pray for their community and for safe travels for our eight pilgrims (Kathy Sharp, Brenda League, Anne Garner, Jennifer Craig, Mike Fuller, Camila Rueda Torres, Gabriela Rueda, Matt Rollins)*Follow the progress of the trip as we post photos and updates to the church’s Facebook page
*Ask us about the trip when we return
*Become familiar with the covenant of partnership we have with our sister church in Guanajay (below)
—Peace, Pilgrimage and Partnership, Matt and the Cuba Pilgrimage Team
Covenant of Partnership Between Iglesia Bautista del Camino Guanajay, Havana and First Baptist Greenville, South Carolina:
Both congregations will bless the partnership.
Our congregations will exchange history, culture, traditions, and language through the nurture of individual relationships.
Our congregations will maintain communication as a sign of solidarity and will share information including prayer requests, updates on mission projects, etc.
Our congregations will have public prayer for one another on a regular basis.
Our congregations will exchange liturgical symbols.
Our congregations will foster communication among our members to diminish the stereotypes about Cuba/USA.
As able, members of our congregation will have a presence with one another.
Our congregations will collaborate to support the Patio Project for families in Guanajay.
Our congregations will review our covenant annually and revise as needed.