"GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION" (MARK 16:15).: My Testimony and Vision for My Future Ministry

FUTURE SERVANTS OF GOD FOR THE COUNTRY OF MYANMAR

There are young people from Myanmar who are studying the Word of God in different Seminaries in the Philippines. Most of them have no sponsors and they are facing financial problem. However, they never give up. They continue doing the best for the LORD. They all have a great burden for Myanmar people to receive the Salvation of God. They also have the visions to build and extend the kingdom God by their different gifts according to God has given them. They are not only pursuing to receive a higher academic degree, but also they are actively involving in the various ministries. Since 1987, Myanmar students have been meeting in houses for prayer and fellowship. They have Philippines Myanmar Christian Fellowship in Manila and Baguio Cities.

I had an opportunity to visit Philippines Baptist Theological Seminary in Baguio City where most of the Myanmar students are studying the Word of God. This school is one the best Bible Seminaries in Baguio City. In that Seminary, I had an opportunity to fellowship with Myanmar students. Most of them are friends of mine. They came from different denominations, but they have no prejudice on other denominations. They are sharing their experiences, difficulties, problems, hardships and blessings to each other. They have a regular worship on every Sunday. They are doing the best for the LORD as much as they can. Let's we encourage them by praying and supporting finance. I really thank God for their willingness and commitment to serve the LORD. I hope, one day they all will become the servants of God in Myanmar. I am sure that one day, they will become great leaders who pass on to the Gospel message to the next generation.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

My Testimony and Vision for My Future Ministry

I was born on the 1^stof August, 1971 in Yangon, Myanmar. Since my parents and all my close relative were Buddhists, I was raised in Buddhist family. In 1981, my father and mother accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through the ministry of an evangelist. When my parents became Christians, we, all the children, also joined them in attending Church on Sunday morning. However, I had not had an assurance of Salvation until I was 15 year old.

In 1985, the unexpected dead of my father in his immature age brought a financial crisis to our family. Furthermore, because of being Christian, we also experienced rejection from all of our close relatives. In the midst of those hardships, our house was bunt down when the fire broke out in our quarter. The fire consumed everything we had in our house including all my text books. It was the time I was about to take the Eight Standard Examination. At that time, I prayed to my Lord, Jesus, “Help me Oh! God, if you are alive, answer my prayer so that I may pass this exam with distinction.” God answered my prayer and I passed the exam with mathematics distinction. I saw what the Lord had done for me, I began to realize that Jesus Christ is a true God. At that moment, I knelt down and accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior.

After our house was bunt down, we took refuge in our intimate friends’ houses. My mother, sister and youngest brother took refuge in one house, my younger brother took refuge in another house and I took refuge in my Pastor’s house. Since we had no other help, we had to trust in God alone for our survival. God miraculously provided all our needs.

In 1989, I heard the calling of God to become a minister and I went to Evangel Bible Institute in Myitkyina to be equipped for my future ministry. After finishing my diploma in Theology courses I served as an associate pastor at Evangel Church, Gyogon. I also served as a treasurer of No.1, Yangon Section that is under D.C.3 from 1996 to 1998. Then I was elected as a treasurer of D.C.3 from 1999 to 2007. While ministering at Evangel Church, Gyogon, I had the opportunity to do my Bachelor of Science and M.A in Ministry. After finishing my M.A, and having served at the Church for 15 years, my General Council endorsed me to continue my M.Div. in Asia Pacific Theological Seminary so that I may be equipped to become more effective in my future ministry. Upon completion of my M.Div., I plan to return to Myanmar, and to plant Churches in Buddhist areas. I also have a plan to train young people for the ministry.

Your faithful prayer and partnership for my future ministry is deeply appreciated.

Thank you very much.

May the Lord richly bless you all!!!