My recent trip to Panama went very well and accomplished a great deal. I have been wanting to vist the San Blas - Home of the Kuna indigenous people in Panama. I was able to visit 3 Kuna villages and 3 pastors to learn more about the Kuna culture and discuss possible ministry trips to the area in the future.
I also wanted to experience the "living aboard" cruising lifestyle. Sonny and Kay Sides of S/V Valentina were excellent hosts and tour guides. They have spent considerable time cruising in this area of Panama. Their personal contacts led me directly to the places and people I needed to talk too. I really appreciate their help and wonderful company. For some time now, I have been thinking about the possibility of a marine based ministry in Panama and Colombia. This experience helped familiarize me with the cruising culture and get a better idea of what it would take to start such a ministry.
Upon arrival back at the Panama City YWAM I had several days to meet with my Panama contacts Alex and Jennifer Cabezon to discuss issues of culture and MTI's upcoming April trip to Panama. I was also able to meet with several new YWAM staffers who will no doubt be contacts in ministry in the future. As well, I was privilaged to attend the opening day of the School of Missions on the YWAM base. This school was placing an emphasis on ethno arts and music to reach indigenous peoples with the Good News of Jesus.
Andrew Burnett, Director
andrew@goodimpressions.us
503-256-2043
Monday, March 22, 2010
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