Errebache Embera Village

In less than two weeks our MTI team will be in Panama. Our second night in country we will be staying at Errebache, an Embera Village near Colon, Panama. One of the staff at the Youth With A Mission Base near Chilibre, (where Jennifer and Alex Cabezon live and work,) is one of the founders of this village. Here's a Youtube.com video about the village.



Andrew Burnett, Director
503-256-2043
andrew@goodimpressions.us

Report from Scouting Trip to the San Blas Islands in Panama

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

Checking out the San Blas and Kuna People

Andrew will be taking advantage of an opportuntiy to visit the Kuna People of Panama on a trip to the San Blas islands in early March. He will be aboard S/V Valentina for 7 days. The San Blas are the regional home of the Kuna indigenous Indians. Mission Trek has visited villages of Embera, Waunaan and Ngobe in the past two years. The Kuna were the first indigenous group to organize politically and they now enjoy some degree of autonomous liberty. During the time Andrew will have the opportunity to visit several villages and learn more about the culture of the Kuna. Building relationships and sharing experiences with go far in creating a foundation for future Mission Trek ministry trips.

A Taste of Panama

Anthony Bourdain and "No Reservations" Panama!

Follow Tony as he tours Panama City, Isla Grande and the Darien Jungle. Literally, an excellent taste of this beautiful and interesting country.

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3



Make your own reservation to travel to Panama to live and work with the Embera, Wounaan, and Nbobe indigenous indians with Mission Trek - Contact Andrew Burnett, andrew@goodimpressions.us

Donate your car or vehicle and help the needy in Panama and Colombia

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What can I donate?
We accept most vehicles and vessels in the Portland, OR metro area including (but not limited to) cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV´s.

2. Is my donation tax deductible?
Mission Trek International is a 501 c (3) charitable organization and Vehicle/vessel donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Individual tax situations vary, so please check with a tax professional to determine what, if any, tax benefit you may receive.

3. What do I need to donate my vehicle?
We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made.

4. My car isn't running. Can I still donate it?
Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles, running or not. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please contact us.

5. How much of my car´s value will I be able to deduct?
Your valuation is based on the sale price or you can opt to take an immediate $500 valuation for tax purposes.

6. How will the car be picked up?
We offer free towing. In almost every case, we will arrange to have your donated vehicle transported at our expense, by our people Contact us to schedule a pick-up time.

Contact Andrew Burnett, andrew@goodimpressions.us, 503-256-2043 for more information or to make an appointment to pick up your vehicle.

Save The Date . . .

Panama Trek Date - April 22 - May 8, 2010

Join the Trekkers for an Adventure with a purpose to help with missionary projects.

Week One - Working with Alex and Jennifer Cabezon - visit a jungle Waunaan Village.

Week Two - Working with Dale and Kimberly Kapsar in the

Bocas Del Toro Region of Panama.

Project cost including air transportation - $1800.00, fundraising opportunities available.

Colombia Trek - July 31 - August 15, 2010

Week One - Working with Enoc and Cristina Hernandez in Medellin. Enoc and Cristina work with Open Arms Foundation, a ministry to Street Kids in Colombia.

Week Two - Working with Youth With A Mission (Jucum in espanol) of Medellin - reaching out to help people in need who have been displaced because of internal conflicts in their region.

Project Cost - $1800.00 Including Air Transportation and Project Expenses.

You will need a valid Passport and you must file out an application.

Contact Andrew Burnett, Director at andrew@goodimpressions.us for more info. or an application.

Plans for Colombia Trek 2010 begin

In the past few weeks I have been in touch with missionaries from Cartegena and Medellin Colombia in preparation for Colombia Trek 2010. Lord willing, we will be venturing south for two weeks sometime in the summer of 2010 with a group from the US. We will join other team members from Medellin and be spending one week in that city and another week in the vicinity of the coastal city of Cartegena. In both areas we will be working with the local missionaries to help with their ministry to the needy children and peoples of the region.

Please pray for me and the work of Mission Trek - that God would lead and guide us to have effective ministry for Him where ever we serve. Check out this video from the Cartegena area working with Youth With A Mission on the Island of Terra Bomba in the city of Bocachica:



Andrew Burnett
Director
andrew@goodimpressions.us

P.S. If traveling to Colombia and working along side local Colombians to reach people for Jesus sounds like something you would like to do, contact me.