Thanksgiving Combine Worship Service

We have blissful worship time for our thanksgiving service. Laughter and joy explored in the air as we lifted our spirits in thankful ways. Annual congregation photo was taken. Thanks to Uncle William Sein Lwin for helping us in our photo taking section. Turkey, Ham, Mash potato, gravy, noodles, rice, chicken, and deserts were filling to our stomachs. Fellowship around the tables and sharing our meals were unforgettable. We can't wait for another round of Thanksgiving season.

Fathers' Day Celebration

Fathers receiving gifts


Fun and Games

Fathers’ Day was celebrated in our worship service. And it was wonderful to see many attendees who shared their testimonies and songs. Songs of fathers which appreciate each one of our fathers and honoring them with heartfelt smiles that shone across the sanctuary.

Children honoring fathers by songs

Dinning room tables were filled with foods and laughter while three sisters sings “My Hero, Dad” song.


Tug War

Enjoyable family fun games were played at Gym after our bellies were filled. Dads verses Moms, Dads verses Moms and children, as such competition on ‘Tug War’ was awesome.



For your information, Moms team won over Dads team on that tug war game.



Then we closed with Volleyball games. We hope and pray that all who came would find something to be cheer and smile about ‘Happy Fathers’ Day.’

Our Secretary’s jaw was drop during Sunday worship service!

Indeed, Ko David S. Lwin, secretary of OBMBC, his jaw was drop when he received the big chunk of check in his hands. Our host church as well as partner in ministry, Oakland First Baptist Church (OFBC) donated ($ 7,420) addition to the previous week donation ($2,650) to the cyclone Nargis victims of Myanmar (Burma) through the OBMBC relief effort fund account for Burma. When Ko David brought check during the service to my hand, I was pulsed for a moment thinking “what is God doing in our midst?” Reflected upon Ko David’s words in email to Pastor Nancy, saying,

“Earlier that day when I was preparing to write the announcement, Pastor Lone made a remark wishing that we reach the total fundraising goal of $ 50,000 by May 31st. I think God must have heard his wish because it didn’t take very long for us to get a big chunk of contribution from you. With your big help, we are well on our way to reach that goal, if not already.”

We are thankful for OFBC’s generosity toward people of Burma. In fact, this is not a first time from OFBC shows kindness and ministering the needs of people of Burma. History of OFBC has shown that this very church sent out two of their missionaries to Burma during 19 century. History repeats itself once again OFBC reaching out the people of Burma.

(Grace Seagrave) (Hill Karen Tribe Girls) (Children Ministry)

When I announced the news to the congregation during the service, every one give applause for the glory of God. May the Lord continue to bless OFBC in their mission and ministry here at Oakland and aboard.

(Gordon Seagrave) (Shan Trib Village)

Happy Mothers' Day!

Happy Mothers' Day! It was a great time of worship as well as honoring our Mothers on last Sunday. Children say why they are thank God for their moms.




Fathers cooked Shan noddles and we all enjoyed so much. Our message was "Family is the shelter in the time of storm." Of cause Mothers are the strong bonds to our families ties.



Guests and family members were filled the dinning hall. We celebrate a twins' birthday at the same time. Thank God for all these happiness and joy on our Mothers' Day.



May God bless our mothers....