"GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION" (MARK 16:15).: MY VISIONS

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 VISIONS

1. Plant Churches

I have a vision to expand Evangelism based on the local Church according to the will of God. Especially, I have a burden for Myanmar People to receive the Salvation through Jesus Christ. The Union of Myanmar is one of the strongest Buddhist countries in Southeast Asia. Myanmar is often referred to as the land of Pagodas because on every hill or mountain, in the cities or towns or villages, pagodas have been built by the pious Myanmar Buddhists. The main major religions in the country are Buddhism (82.90%), Christianity (8.7%), Islam (3.8%), Chinese (ancestor worshippers) (3%), traditional ethnic religions or other (0.4%) (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001:462). I have also a vision to plant Churches where there is no Christians Churches according to what Jesus said, “I will built my Church.”

2. Train Young People for the Ministry.

I feel God is calling me to do youth ministry. I have a vision to bring juvenile delinquents to Christ and I have also a vision to build up and equip the young people in my Church to grow physically, spiritually, and mentally in their lives.

3. Open a Library for Young People to improve their knowledge and wisdom in both secular and spiritual areas.