New Tribes Mission
ASSISTING THE GROWTH OF THE GUAYMI, BUGLERE, EMBERÁ, AND KUNA CHURCHES
A Short Summary of the Guaymí mission work
The work began in 1953 when NTM missionaries started teaching of God's love. Soon a small group put their faith in Christ. The Gospel has spread over the mountains until today it is reported that there are 100 churches among the Guaymi people.
Presently there are eight Guaymi couples working among their own people as missionaries. But there remains much to be done, in a tribe that numbers around 200,000. Guaymi believers now have the New Testament in their own language, Bible lessons, and a good hymnal.
Panama
- Home of the Guaymí, Buglere, Kuna, Emberá, and Naso People
- Panama is about half the size of the state of Missouri
Prayer Needs:
- For Don as Field Director--Decisions and responsibilities
- Member care for our missionaries
- Wisdom for teaching and counseling cross-culturally
- Continued production of teaching materials for all the tribes
- Health and energy in the tropical weather and with physical limitations
- Grace for the separation from our Family
- That we would always keep our eyes on Jesus and allow Him to live His life through us.
Meet the Field Director
Biographical Sketch
- Both born and raised in Missouri, USA
- Both saved in 1957
- Married on college break in Dec. 1968
- Entered Missionary training in Aug. 1970
- Arrived in Panama June 13, 1973
- Began ministry with the Guaymi People June 1974
- We have 3 children: Tricia, Dan (with the Lord), and Steve and 9 grandchildren
- Pat's birthday 6/7/49
- Don's birthday 5/21/50
Don Barger (Panama Field Director) and his wife Pat