History of Shan Churches in Burma 1861-2001 - Khamkoo

Appendix 283
Corresponding Letters and Reports
Regarding Shan Mission Work (1978-2001)
Most of the historical records concerning Baptist Missions among the Shan come from the
letters and reports written by missionaries. Without their regular, clear, detailed letters and reports we
will not be able to see and learn about their works and labor, their difficulties and triumph, their
struggle and victory, their loss and gain, their sorrow and joy, their failure and success in their missions
among the Shan.
God has given me the opportunity of working with many leaders of the Shan Churches from all
over Shan States since 1976. Without knowing that God is going to give me opportunity of writing
history of Shan Churches I have not thrown away but kept all the letters, reports and correspondences
with the key Shan leaders. I hope the readers will see the real situation of our Shan Churches and
missions by reading our letters of correspondence and reports. All these letters are authentic letters.
Most of them are translated from either Shan or Burmese.
My objective of putting these letters and reports to the readers is to allow the people to see what
we have said, what we have planned, what we have done, how we have done it and what has happened
in the past, now and what our future Shan Christian leaders have to do.
Honestly I have no intention of offending, hurting or discrediting any denomination, any one
who I loved, respected and worked with. I just want the readers to see the truth.
(1978-1980)
Letter from Dr. Sai Htwe Maung, LaShio, to Saya Sai Nyunt Tha, NamKham. 11 June 1978
Dear Saya,
With much respect I write this letter to you. By His wonderful grace our works are successful.
We have had a meeting on 6 June 1978. All agreed to send Saya Maung Su back to ShweLi. We have
formed five members committee to look into this matter. As you know we have one man tried to
sabotage our plan. However we are the victorious.
1. Please send me the CV of Saya Aung Htun Shwe as soon as possible.
2. Please let us know in advance for ordination of Saya Maung Su so that we can send him back to
ShweLi for ordination.
P.S. After receiving Saya Aung Htun Shwe’s CV, I’ll put the matter up to Church council. When Saya
Aung Htun Shwe comes I wish you might also come so that we can continue discussing future Shan
mission.
We will try to complete our arrangement in July.
Respectfully in His service, Dr. Sai Htwe Maung
Letter from Sai Htwe Maung, LaShio, to Sai Nyunt Tha, General Secretary, ShweLi Valley Shan Baptist
Mission, NamKham. 15 June 1978
Dear Saya,
I have received your letter per kind favor of Saya Aung Htun Shwe. I feel quite sad but not discouraged.
I have explained to Saya Po Maung and hope that he would understand.
1. I have sent a letter of request to you to send either Saya Aung Htun Shwe or you to come to LaShio
and serve as our pastor. If you have received my letter please call a meeting, make a decision and reply
to me as soon as possible.
2. Please explain thoroughly to the people at the meeting to understand our ambition.
3. Please send your CV and Saya Aung Htun Shwe’s CV to me.