First AOG-Wortmanville

Background

The first Assembly of God, wortmanville church was formed over four decades ago. The institution’s considerable growth and development over the years, has compelled its leadership to consistently upgrade and enhance programs in response to the needs of its members and target communities.

As an institution, the programs of FAOG extend beyond its membership and neighbouring communities to communities and households all across Guyana, regionally and internationally. These programs include academic and skills training, counseling, recreation, missionary assignments and support for the needy and destitute.

Generation Next Building on Durban Street

Over the years, the, number of households experiencing the hardships of poverty across Guyana had significantly increased. Fundamental access to education, recreation and three essential meals per day are swiftly loosing importance as the heads of households struggle to provide extremely basic amenities for family members.

Concomitantly, increasing demands have been placed on FAOG to expand its programs in response to the needs of beneficiaries.

Towards this end. GENERATION NEXT has been conceptualized by the leadership of FAOG. Generation Next is a multi component facility which will offer training, recreation and support programs to empower mainly children and youths.

It is envisioned that the facility will formalize and consolidate some of FAOG’s programs for a more sustainable and holistic approach. The facility will be registered as a separate entity and its programs will target a wide cross section of community members. These programs will be facilitated by trained professionals in a user friendly environment.

Vision – To facilitate purposeful living through the development of skills and abilities in a nurturing environment.

Mission – To empower members of the communities through training, recreation and developmental programs to released their potential to meaningfully contribute to society.

Objectives –

• • To provide high programs which cater for the needs of the wider community, facilitated by trained, caring professionals in a nurturing environment.
  • To develop and enhance the talents, skills and abilities of children through exposure to educational, recreational and life skills programs.
  • To facilitate and promote the personal advancement of youth through training, sport, guidance and career development.
  • To restore hope and dignity to marginalized destitute adults and children through the provision of practical support programs.
    
    

• • Generation Next will provide life changing programs designed to maximize the potential and positive long-term changes in the lives of individuals and families in targeted communities. Practical support will be provided through:

• • • A state of the art computer lab which will provide training in basic computer skills and Information Technology for mainly children and youths.
    • Training facilities for adults and youth in academic, career guidance and life skills programs.
    • Well equipped skills training facilities for hands on guidance and life skills programs.
    • Recreational facilities to guide the development and positively channel the energies of both youth and children through sport and play.
    • Studio facilities to enable the artistically gifted to develop their talents and skills.
    • A kitchen an canteen area for the preparation and delivery of hot meals to destitute school children and homeless persons.
  
  
  • Beneficiaries
    • Children – Generation Next will target children from Wortamanville community, neighbouring communites and schools, marginalized and destitute children will receive special attention with the aim of empowering them to overcome personal challenges and live fulfilled lives
  
  
  • • Youth – Generation Next will cater for the needs of youths from the Wortmanville community, neighbouring communities, schools and youth groups. Particular consideration will be given to early school leavers and those seeking opportunities to develop their skills and talents. To position youths for purposeful living, training will be complimented with guidance in life skills and careers development.

Adults – Generation Next will target marginalized adults and those seeking educational development. These adults will be drawn from the Wortmanville community, neighbouring communities, insitiutions and organizations across Guyana and those who live on the street. Though guidance, counseling and training, it is anticipated that these persons will overcome tough personal and family issues and their potential to make meaningful contribution to society.

‘Generation Next’ was established in September of 2008 with the main goal of empowering youths and adults alike on the whole notion of leadership as well as providing education and training on basic and advanced technical skills.
Currently, at this learning institution, there are a number of courses on offer to the Brethren of all ages. On a daily basis, classes such as Cookery, Woodworking, Electrical installation, Masonry, Information Technology and much more areas are thought to students who throng the Durban Street, Wortmanville institution, craving knowledge in these areas.
The environment in which classes are thought is conducive and the resources needed to make such courses successful are adequate. It is entirely up to the Brethren and even non-believers within and outside of the immediate environment of First Assembly of God to make a decision, cease the opportunity and use it to the best of their ability in the interest of their own personal development and for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and the furtherance of his mighty work. A number of people have engaged themselves in the courses offered and it’snow left up to you, the reader, to take advantage of these academic courses.
When one makes decisions, they do not only make decisions for themselves, they also make them to benefit the people around them and in favour of the lord Jesus Christ. We at ‘Generation Next’ expect this of you, the reader. You may not necessarily see yourself having the need to take one of our courses, but there must be a friend, family member, friend of a family member or even a friend’s family member that may have interest in acquiring a skill but do not know where to start. Well, guess what? You can make that change in their lives, you can make them become aware of our courses on offer, you can be the good Disciple and assist them in enrolling for the course they want to engage in.
The tutors at generation next use numerous enjoyable methods to teach the knowledge they possess. The main aim of the faculty is to get the work thought to students in the easiest, funniest and most interesting way possible. We have recognized that when work is thought this way students would find the teachings very interesting and lively and would feel the need to be thought more.
Students who recently took courses at ‘Generation Next’ were asked to give their views on the significance of the institution and its teaching quality. One of the most frequent responses was that, “the classes are very affordable”. Indeed these classes are affordable and teaching quality is among the best one can ask for. ‘Generation Next’ reaches out to those who are also financially challenged. Courses are not provided for a profit, but r the in the interest of benefitting the society and help in developing skills within people.
Teachers are said to be on time and very thorough in their analyses and teachings. Students do not possess any feeling of fear or nervousness. If a topic is unclear, the environment is so designed for students to ask tutors to revisit lessons so that it can be properly understood. The tutors at ‘Generation Next’ are trained professionals and have significant work experience in their assigned areas.
The skills being thought have tremendously helped people, culminating with their receipt of certificates. This is evident through interviews done. One young lady had engaged in the cooking classes since her caters. She now assists her mom in catering with the skills she has acquired at ‘Generation Next’. She is now equipped to help better the delicacies prepared. One young man said he received his certificate in Information Technology and when assignments or presentations at activities are needed, he uses the skills he obtained at ‘Generation Next’ in this regard.
We could tell you of many more ways that the courses being offered at ‘Generation Next’ can aid in someone’s life, personal development and that of those around them. The certificates awarded to students are recognized locally and help individuals to even get jobs of their choice. Attendance is rising and only you, can help us at ‘Generation Next’ to better the potential within people, you have the power to help us empower for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom.
DO SO TODAY!