History of Shan Churches in Burma 1861-2001 - Khamkoo

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we have come to know each other and make friends. Let this fellowship be eternal. I am looking
forward to this wonderful occasion in the near future.”
Dr. Vincent Leoh’s message
“In heaven there will be people from every tribe, language and nation. One of the great tribes
there will be the Shan people. I thank Asian Outreach for giving us the opportunity to join them. We
also thank Dr. Sai Htwe Maung, Sai Stephen, Sai Htun Myat and the leadership of the Church.”
In John 15:16 Jesus emphasizes:
1. Appointment. We have not chosen to serve Him but He has chosen us to serve Him. For all
the Shan people God has appointed you to service Him. This is a high calling. Don’t be alarmed by the
call of God. Be true to the calling of Jesus Christ.
2. Live according to the principles Jesus has given you, so the name of Jesus will not be blamed.
You are a chosen representative of Jesus Christ. You don’t just represent GCI or the denomination you
come from but the King of Kings, Jesus Christ Himself. For what purpose to go and bear fruit. “Go
there” is the great commission. It does not say “come” is “go.” He didn’t say go and do your own thing
but bear fruit.
3. Fruit that will last. If you try to do anything for yourself it will not last. The only fruit that
will last is what is done for Christ. When you go to heaven you will see the rewards the people you
saved, the people you helped.
4. Promises from God. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask for in My Name. You
are graduating not just with a certificate but also with the promises of God that will be with you forever.
What do you need to ask the Father? Ask constantly every day.
a. Give me the Shan people. Give me this nation.
b. Fill me with your Spirit, with the power from on high, that I may go out and bear fruit for you. Ask
to be filled every day.
Nang Shwe Sein, on behalf of Northern Shan State
“I am thankful to all the trainers and on behalf of the Northern Shan Baptist Association I would like to
thank you very much. Thirteen of us came from the North. Thanks to Dr. Sai Htwe Maung for his
vision for our Shan and coming here with GCI and all the trainers to give us this opportunity for
training. Thank you to the Church and their leadership and those who served us. I have learned a lot on
Prayer, the Holy Spirit, Leadership, Pastoral Ministries, Children’s Ministry, Evangelism, Youth
Ministries and Ministry Planning. They were all very helpful. I would like to confess that in the
Northern State our Churches are sleeping, which we regret. After coming to this training we are very
much encouraged and very happy we can go with a new vision. I will be part of the vision that our Shan
21 st Century project that by the year 2001 we will work, we will have 21,000 Shan converts. In
conclusion, I would like to say, as Dr. Leoh said, ‘Go.’ From now on we will go in the North!”
Sai Wo Tip Cheuk, on behalf of Eastern Shan State
“By the grace of God we have the opportunity to come here for training. For those who organized it
and those who came from abroad to teach us, I am very grateful to you all. You, the trainers from
abroad, are the best example for us. You spent your time and money to come and teach us. So we must
sacrifice and go and reach our people. We all know we have responsibility for the salvation of our own
people. As I have learned I know how we can work in God’s ministry among our people. Thank you to
the Church for hosting us and to those who cooked for us so well. When we go back to the East we will
dedicate our lives and work harder for our people.”
Sai Htun Kaing, on behalf of the Southern Shan State
“I give thanks first to our Lord Jesus Christ. We have 12 people from the South attending this training.
Thank you to all the trainers for giving us a new vision. I have attended training before but not like this