Answer is four times

Well angels appeared to Joseph and Mary for four times in the scripture recorded.

1. Joseph (Matt. 1:20)
2. Joseph (Matt. 2:13)
3. Joseph (Matt. 2:19)
4. Mary (Luke. 1:26,27)

YAF turned to be secrect Santas

It is touching moment for me to hear that YAFers are making different in their surrounding environment. All of them are remembering the needy families during this Christmas. They said that instead of gift exchange among themselves who have so much staff, rather they give gifts to the new comers families who need the most. I see personally, the joy that they have on their faces are awesome. Now YAFers are experiencing true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Eve Service

Sing along Christmas Carol was fun to start our informal section of the service. Pastor Nancy was talented with traditional Christmas songs singing and flute playing during our service. For some of us, singing of Christmas Hymnals and reading of Bible verses brought back the memories of Christmas Eve of past many years ago. When I was a child, I like to hear the carol songs during late late silent night. I was eagerly waiting for people to come and sing caroling at our home. Just can't express my feeling of Joy when they arrived my home and sing those carol songs.

Christmas and the bell, how appropriate combination to worship God in our service. Linda, the organist was playing bell choir along with her friend who's accompanying her in piano playing. It add up spics to the service. Many of us are first time to enjoy this beautiful bell choir. They want to learn to play it.

Candle of Joy, Love, Hope, and Peace were lighted up. We offer a prayer of peace "Shalom" for the world. May the peace be upon this wonderful world.

Mostly we enjoy the worm porridge soup right after the service. The fellowship was warm. The fun of Christmas will continue through out the New Year, the cheer of season will never end in our sweet memories...

Santa arrived at Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa,

Thank you so much for the gifts that we received. May you be coming soon at next Christmas. Yes! this is the words of the children at OBMBC. Your generous donation and toys that you bring, brought the bright smiles to all Sunday School children. Thanks to all.

Children have fun games, treats, and gifts which they will never forget. Some of the children who arrived to U.S., this is the first Christmas in their lives. Experiencing joy and love which is the true Christmas come to a live, suddenly.

Biblical motto is; "it is more blessed to give than to received" (Act.20:35) indeed, you all are blessed as you bless others. May the joy of Christmas dwells richly in you all through out the Happy New Year!

Some of the older youth were taking advantage with Santa, giving hugs and expecting gifts from him. Well, they got some thing, finally.

Christmas Eve

Many of us may wondering what shall we do on Christmas eve? Well, may I suggest you that come by the beautiful church at 22nd street/Telegraph Ave around 6:00 PM on Christmas Eve. We are combining our worship with Oakland First Baptist Church for the candle light service. You are invited to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Happy Birthday Jesus!