Get to Know Our Need Greaters- Bob & Glynis

Bob & Glynis

Where are you from?

I'm from London but after we got married, we served in Robert's old congregation in Brecon in South Wales.

Why did you choose to be a need greater?

I think it choose us! Plus, we were too old for Gilead.

Why Nicaragua?

My friend David, was serving here and we came to visit him on vacation. After spending 3 weeks here, we realised there was a lot of work to be done here and few people doing it.

Have you served anywhere else?

Technically no. When I moved to Wales, the congregation was small, rural and had no pioneers. When we left to come to Nica (after a year) there were 8 pioneers. I like to think we encouraged the pioneer spirit in the time we served there together.

How long will you be here and how long have you served thus far?

We will stay here until Jehovah sends us somewhere else or we are forced to return to the UK to care for family needs. In October, we will have been here 2 years.

How did you prepare to come?

Lots of prayer mostly, and we talked with the Circuit Overseer and mature friends and family.

Were you worried about anything before coming?

My own limitations, worrying whether I would be able to keep up a schedule and not tire out. Starting over, making new friends. Dealing with the bugs.

Have you had to overcome any challenges to get here or while serving here?

Like in most places, there were some issues that made it difficult when we first began serving here, but Jehovah gave us wisdom and determination and we endured some challenges.

Do you have any highlights or good experiences from being here?

The highlight is sticking at the assignment when things seemed hopeless, and being at the meeting when it was announced that Granada English group is now a congregation!

How has being here brought you closer to Jehovah?

You definitely have to rely on Jehovah more. Everything is different, living conditions are very different. Sometimes I feel I can't cope and I need to get back to reality/normality. At times like that, I talk to Jehovah. He has blessed us by keeping us busy, for which we are truly grateful.

What do you do in your free time?

I like to read and spend time with my new friends. Robert likes to fill his truck with as many people as he can and go to the beach or Laguna de Apoyo and swim and kayak and sunburn!

What advice do you have for others thinking of coming?

Earnestly talk to Jehovah about your desire to serve where there is a greater need. Talk to your CO and other mature friends/family. Write to appropriate branch. Do some research on the place you are intending to go to. Visit for at least 3 months - that is long enough for you to know whether you could cope with the adjustments you would need to make, and the living conditions etc.

How do you finance being a need greater?

We sold our house and all our possessions, so at the moment we are living off the proceeds. When that money runs out, we will have to return to the UK and work.