History of Shan Churches in Burma 1861-2001 - Khamkoo

Appendix 389
Report from Malaysia Team
MYANMAR MISSION TRIP
(28 April – 7 May 2001)
Team Leader: Ruth Choo
Asst. Team Leader: Kelvin Yong
Team Members: Ng Thian Ser, Tan Hong Looi, Wayne Wong, Rebecca Chieng, Stephanie Choo
29 April Highlights
1. Rest and Relax – InLe Lake
Arrived at HeHo Airport and met pastor Saw Aye Wi. On the way to TaungGyi, we visited the InLe
Lake.
30 April Highlights
1. Home Visitations
We visited ten homes, including Dr. Sai Johnny Aung’s and his newly built hotel. The hotel was
initially intended to be a hospital but was not approved by the local authorities. We also visited a
kindergarten – the principal: Cecilia.
At each home that we visited, we talked, encouraged and prayed for its occupants. We were greatly
encouraged ourselves by many of the wonderful testimonies we heard. One was how a girl was healed
of leukemia. In another home, we met a non-Christian wife of a Christian man (who runs a noodle stall
nearby). We shared the gospel and she was led through the sinners’ prayer – first salvation.
1 May Highlights
1. Teaching program – First day
Teaching sessions were conducted for about 35 Sunday school teachers, of whom one-third were
pastors. Conducted cell group training (4 Ws) in the morning and afternoon. Did CG simulation in the
evening.
2 May Highlights
1. Meetings with Rev. Samuela
Met Rev. Samuela, the Sec-Gen of the Southern Shan State Baptist Convention. Told us that the new
committee has just been elected for a 3-year term. Shared his concerns for the youths – temptations and
oppressions. Also introduced us to Rev. Wah-Doh, the newly elected President.
2. Teaching Program – Second day
Did teaching on Spiritual Mapping and Prayer Walking in the morning. Conducted session on how to
organize and run a Children Church in the afternoon.
3 May Highlights
1. Teaching Program – Third day
Organized a Children Church Party. Invited 104 children from Cecilia’s kindergarten (101 Buddhists
and 3 Christians). Committees were set up and all the trainees were involved. Breaking the Barrier
was done and half the children responded – 50 salvation.
And evaluation and feedback session was held after the party. Issues and comments were brought up.
The attendees were very impressed with the way children were cared for at the party. Another
commented that they initially could not see the relevance of the teachings of 4 Ws to children ministry.
However, later during the Children’s party, they could see the relevance. Children’s party is a new idea
as they do not have children’s Church. Issues of how to handle various situations (e.g. naughty
children) were also raised.