Guyana Georgetown Mission
Mission leaders
Carl and Kimberly Van Gils
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: tropical, very-wet · about 2014 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May, Jun.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F / 27°C | 78°F / 26°C | 119 mm |
| Feb | 80°F / 27°C | 78°F / 26°C | 91 mm |
| Mar | 81°F / 27°C | 79°F / 26°C | 80 mm |
| Apr | 82°F / 28°C | 79°F / 26°C | 128 mm |
| May | 82°F / 28°C | 79°F / 26°C | 319 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 361 mm |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 274 mm |
| Aug | 83°F / 28°C | 80°F / 26°C | 154 mm |
| Sep | 84°F / 29°C | 81°F / 27°C | 81 mm |
| Oct | 84°F / 29°C | 81°F / 27°C | 115 mm |
| Nov | 83°F / 28°C | 80°F / 26°C | 192 mm |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 260 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Caracas Venezuela Temple — Operating (20 August 2000) · ~1043 km
The Church in Guyana
- Church Membership
- 7,400
- Congregations
- 12
- FamilySearch Centers
- 4
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Guyana
- Currency
- GYD
- Country code
- +592
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Diverse Afro-, Indo-Guyanese and Amerindian cultures.
- Greet politely; respect elders.
Foods: Pepperpot, Roti and curry, Cook-up rice
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources