History of Shan Churches in Burma 1861-2001 - Khamkoo

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(3) Three month evangelistic Bible School
The three-month evangelistic Bible School is held from August to October 2000, with 18 students. It’s
quite convenient for them.
This year is the busiest year for the S.B.C. (E.S.S.). We are going to celebrate the century jubilee in the
year 2001, March 29-April 1 st in KengTung at Kang Nar Lone Church. The M.B.C. also will celebrate
to praise the Lord for the year 2000 from Nov 21 st – 26 th . We too will have to participate along with
them.
The Youth Department of the M.B.C. and S.B.C. (E.S.S.) will hold basic training for youth from
October 15 th- 20 th . We also have heard from Wa’s secretary that SSMC will be coming and hold training
for us. To make sure I will contact them and get more information.
(4) Bible Students
New Bible students are studying in MayMyo, Insein and Yangon. M.Div. 2 students, B.Th. 6 students,
BRE. 1 student.
(5) Hostel Students
We have two hostels for the basic education students. There are 15 students in KengTung and 28
students in MuongYawng.
(6) Thanksgiving
Thank God for His guidance and loving-kindness. Thank AOI and SSMC supporting the money to our
Convention.
(7) Please pray for us
Pray for the century jubilee celebration. Pray for three-month evangelistic Bible school. Pray for our
Bible students. Pray for our Convention staff.
Signed/ Sai Philip. August 2000
Letter from Nang Thu Zar Mon, Eastern Shan State,
To Miss. Low Yeow Mooi, Asian Outreach, Hong Kong. 21 November 2000
Dear Low Yeow Mooi,
Warmest greetings in the Lord’s name.
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Nang Thu Zar Mon. I’m 30 years old. In 1994 I graduated
with B.Th degree from Myanmar Institute of Theology, Insein, Yangon. I have been serving the Lord as
Assistant Pastor in Calvary Baptist Church since 1994, KengTung. Rev. Sai Stephen was our pastor. I
worked with him in His service for six years. As you know he had been called to heavenly home. After
6th EC committee meeting of the Shan Baptist Convention, Eastern Shan State, held on 4-6 October in
NaungCho, Wa Baptist Church, EC committee decided to select me as the Assistance Secretary and
Director of the (ESS Evangelism and Mission). I know I am not worthy to be the director of (Mission).
I have no experience and skill I need your help and encouragement, good advice, guidance and coworker
with me. Looking forward to co-operating with you in future.
Yours in Christ, Signed/ Thu Zar Mon
Fax from Low Yeow Mooi, Asian Outreach, Hong Kong,
To Nang Thu Zar Mon, Eastern Shan State. 7 December 2000
Dear Thu Zar Mon,
Warmest Christian greetings from Hong Kong.
Thank you for your fax of 21st November informing us of your appointment to be the representative
from Shan Baptist Convention (Eastern Shan State) to Asian Outreach in our partnership. We will be in
touch with you regarding future cooperation. As you know our arrangement was with Rev. Sai Stephen
who was one of our GCI graduates. For a few years we have been looking at expanding our ministry in