Original 1856 Silver cup to signify our dedication of the ministry.
Holy Bible (KJV) to signify to declare faithfully God's word in this ministry
It was a heart warming and up lifting spirit moment when we had special combine worship service with Oakland First Baptist Church (OFBC) on April 11, 2010. After 150 years of ministry in Oakland city with full of glory and honor, OFBC passing on the on going ministry to our Oakland Burmese Mission Baptist Church was God honoring and trust worthiness involved. We are humbled by OFBC's gifts of love and dedication as we worship and part take of communion in that service. We are insignificant may be, yet the hand of God is moving upon our both congregations that this day is the day that God has ordained. I felt awesomeness and wonder of God's doing. Especially, OFBC was enriched with the history of missionaries who were sent from this church to Burma. The missionaries Grace and Gorden from OFBC were working among ethnic groups like Karen, Mon and Kareni in Burma in late 19 century. Today, the mission has come into full circle as we the Burmese congregation arrive at Oakland. It is a huge responsibility for all of us, yet with joy, we are determined to be a good stewardship of it's building and ministry. May the Lord bless OFBC members and guide them through as they move on to another ministry at Lake shore Baptist Church.
