MAY 2011

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Started the summer off with a bang!

We have several more teams coming this summer to minister in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Beginning of the Summer

Well, summer has officially kicked off, and we are so excited as this time of the year is our favorite and the most fun of all!!!! Our first team of the summer, New England Masters Commission was a huge success as we ministered in the streets, in churches, in schools, and in orphanages all over Guatemala. We watched as God touched the people in a mighty, mighty way! Many were amazing thing that God did in the hearts of the people, and we were so blessed to be a part of it all. This is just the beginning of the summer, and already God is working and moving. We are believing for even greater things in the coming months. Please stand with us and pray for God to move in Latin America like never before!!!

There are many new and exciting ministry opportunities that we are now envisioning and exploring. We are seeking God for direction and to lead us in the ministries that He would have us invest in.

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healed, many accepted Christ in their hearts, and many were moved by Gods touch. It was an

Completely Out of the Box!!!

In April, we were asked to do something that weve never done before, and it was so different, that we had to do it. The mayor from the largest city nearby asked us if we would sponsor an urban style dance contest for all the youth in the city and surrounding areas. In return, we would get the opportunity to share Christ with the youth of the city and build a working relationship with some of the leaders in the community. Well, we went ahead with the contest, and about 500 people showed up. It was such a cool opportunity to invest in the inner-city youth and work with the leaders as well, and we got the opportunity to share Jesus with many who never even consider church. We are praying that this event opens up new doors in the future for more inner-city ministry projects.

Dont worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done. Then you will experience Gods peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-8

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Thanks so much To New England Masters Commission!!!

Thanks so much to New England Masters Commission for the great sacrifice in coming to Guatemala to minister and serve. We had such an amazing time working in many different areas and cities within the country. One of the more rememberable days was when we went to the city of Patzn, Guatemala. We set up in the morning, afternoon, and evening in the middle of their annual fair. There were hundreds and possibly over a thousand people lined up in the streets watching our team as we preached the gospel. We saw many people that day accept Christ for the first time, and others were healed from infirmities, Praise God for all he did during the time that NEMC was here!!!

Cerro de la Cruz or Cross on the Hill in Antigua Guatemala

A Lesson Learned
In our small group, we did a short little program to minister to the children, and finished it off with an interactive retell of the story of Noahs Ark. Well, after we retold this story, we asked the children in the group if they would like to pray with the team. Then, this 4 year old little girl stands up, walks over to me, and says, I want to pray for the group. I was so stunned that this little girl was so brave and so willing to step out and pray for the group. I wasnt sure what was going to come out of her mouth, but I let her go, and this is what she asked for

You are never too young, too old, or too unequipped to lead someone to Christ.
Recently, with the team, we worked with a Pastor in Chimaltenango, Guatemala who once a week feeds and ministers to a large group of ultra poor families from the surrounding area. The majority of families that attend this program are single mother families, and over 100 people regularly attend. On this particular day, we divided all the people up in groups, and each of our team members worked with the children in small groups. In our small group, something happened that I didnt quite expect which taught me a very valuable lesson about fear and inadequacy
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Dear Jesus, please help all of us to have good families. Please help all of us in school. Please help all of us to wake up early in the morning to pray. Please help us not be sick. In Jesus name, Amen.

I was so stunned to see how this little girl was so strong to lead her friends in prayer, and it showed me no matter who you are, you are never too young, too old, or too unequipped to lead someone to Christ. This was such a great lesson for myself and others when we feel afraid or unable to do something big for God no matter what it may be.

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Odds and Ends

Patzn, Guatemala Fair We set up 3 times, on the same day, in the same place. Hundreds, possibly Thousands showed up and heard the Gospel preached. Many were saved and others were healed by Gods healing touch.

Praise God that we finally are doing much needed restoration work on our base in Guatemala. Parts of it were in pretty bad shape, but we are moving along with many projects to make it better than it has ever been. Here the team is mixing concrete that we poured to make the flooring on the second level. Pray that the work is able to be continued, so that the goals the ministry has for the base can be accomplished.

Playing basketball with a local school after an outreach. Their school team destroyed us!!!! It was so much fun fellowshipping with the school after we shared the Gospel.

Just a cute baby at one of our outreaches. We just thought he was worth adding to the newsletter. :)

Uninvited Guest...
This is just one more fun, adventurous part of living on the missions field!!!! This little guy showed up one night in our living room, hanging on the window curtains. We just had to laugh about it, and just praise God for all the wonderful things He does in our lives, despite poisonous animals chilling by the window in our house. hahaha!!!!

Well, thats whats happening with us and the ministry. Its been a great year filled with challenges and triumphs and lessons at every corner. God is so faithful everyday, and we are so thankful for all that He is doing in our lives and the lives of so many around us. Please keep us and the teams in your prayers this summer. There is so much to do, but we know that God is faithful and will lead us in all that we endeavor in. Thank you all so much for your constant prayers and support. We know and see everyday how much of an impact they make, and we truly could not do what we do without each and every one of you. God bless you all!!!! Doug and Danielle

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Support Address: Douglas Burwell/Teams Commissioned for Christ International 2300 Jetport Drive Orlando, FL 32809-7895

Contact Information: Doug and Danielle Burwell Telephone: 011-503-7949-9304 (El Salvador) Email: christslove7@hotmail.com Skype: Username: christslove7 Facebook: Search same info as above