Baptism of New Believers

God is good all the time. Indeed ,He is still saving the sinners like all of us by His grace today. I am so amazed and joyful for seeing what God has done in our midst. During the month of December there are three new believers come to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Three of them has come from same Buddhist background.

Thet M. Z. has been attending the church since last year. Yet, he always says, "I am still learning" I recalled. Today he came to me and said, "I believe Jesus and I must do this." I knew it right away that he must have made decision to believe in Christ. In my counseling time with Thet, I found his sincere heart to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Then I also know that it is not an easy decision for him, to come forward and being a witness for Christ.



Aunty Naw Htoo has recently arrived to US and struggle to adapt the new culture and her sounding. She was miraculously recovered from her serious sickness. In her testimony, she said that God has come to save her life. And she said that she must now fulfill her vow which she made long time ago to this Christian God (in her own words). Truly, she wants to become Christian by accepting Jesus Christ as her Savior. She and her husband, U Lin Aung surrender themselves to Jesus Christ their lives and expelled all their Buddhism.



U Lin Aung, husband of Naw Htoo also said, "it is a good thing to do" (referring to becoming Christian). He said that people need to follow a teacher who can shows them the way of eternal destiny. If that teacher lost himself, then the followers will also lost their ways. He now simply saying that Jesus Christ is his teacher who can be trusted to be true guide for his life. So he did expel Buddha and begin to follow Christ.



Let us be encouraged and be rejoice for God's saving grace which we are seeing among us today. Let us continue to pray for three of them for their spiritual growth and their lives. Let us continue to share the gospel of Jesus Christ who truly born to us, dies for us on the cross and rises again from death for us. Scripture says, "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13

Meaningful Christmas Carol Singing Night

'Silent night, holy night' we were rejoicing and dancing as we sing Christmas choruses through out the night.

Love was in the air, definitely 'peace on earth goodwill toward man' Scripture verse became alive in us that night. We brought Christmas gifts to families and pray for them.

One thing about that night was that God moved along with us. He brought us to the homes that needed much about peace and comfort, as we sang Christmas carol. Although, we did not have schedule but God brought us to Muslim friends who has been paralyzed for six months. When we sang 'Silent Night,' tears pour down on her cheeks.

Though she may not understand yet she would feels such peace and comfort in her heart that night. Praise God! Let us bring the joy of Christmas though our Christmas carol.

New Comers Families Thanksgiving Luncheon provided by OBMBC family

Recently, OBMBC's families of Oakland gather together and celebrated 'Family Thanksgiving' Luncheon on Thanksgiving Day. Many testified that how thankful they are to God for their lives. Some filled with tears in their eyes and praising God in their testimonies. Thank be to God for bringing all of us together, here in Oakland city, especially in O.B.M.B.C. May God richly bless us even this coming New Year.

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.

Children Gospel Song Concert 08

Annually, all the children from various churches in bay area come together and sing & dance gospel songs. This year again, a group of children from OBMBC participated in this event. Our Sunday School director, Cynthia coached the children for the dance with their traditional dresses. Please enjoy the clip and pray for the children ministries in Bay area.

OBMBC's dance group (Kathy, Naomi, Lillian & Rosey) presents.....

basket 11: Thankful living

November month is the month to count our blessings from our Heavenly Father and giving thanks to Him in our hearts. Meanwhile, our basket theme also reflects this thanksgiving month,"Thankful living."

In the book of Philippians, Paul has mentioned about himself as how he has lived himself before God such a way that he wanted us to imitate him. First, he will always rejoice for the gospel preaching (1:18). We are suppose to be rejoicing in our thankful living whenever the gospel of Jesus Christ is bring preached. Indeed to be thankful means to be able to rejoice when others heard about the good news which we believed and received upon ourselves.

Second, Paul said he counted all for lost on the things or glory that he has while was living on this earth (3:8). If a person is living with thankful heart to Jesus for what He has done for his or her life, definitely that person will value most regarding to Jesus which is eternal value. Things that we have or achieve in our earthly life are all temporary compare to eternal perspective. So we ought to count all for lost or learn to let go on earthly belongings and focus on eternal value.

Third, Paul said to live for him is Jesus Christ and to die for him is gain(1:21). We must put Jesus first in our lives. He is our priority and the most important person in our lives. Again Jesus is all that we live for and He is all that we hope for.

Forth, Paul said, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (3:14). God has called us to be distinct Christians in this world. Even for His Church and ministry, individually we have been called to participate. He has gifted us in Holy Spirit to enable us to serve Him in our callings. Let us press toward the mark for the prize of God's highest calling.

Whoever is living thankful life toward Christ will imitate Paul just like he lived. Let us be thankful and show in our daily life. Happy Thanksgiving!

After Nargis, Lives go on

After many months had passed by; the Nargis Cyclone has been long gone and become distance memory for most of us. However, the victims of that cyclone are still living with fresh experiences. By your generous donation to help those victims, some of these materials are brought for building homes.




Villagers rebuild their roads and homes along with volunteers. Bricks, stones and mud begun to re-shape new villages.



Volunteers are not only helping to deliver your donation items including money but also giving their talents and time in re-construction of new homes.




The most effective way to reach some of the villages that has been devastated by cyclone is by boat. That was how this boat brought some foods, medicine, clothing and other usable items to the victims. Volunteer doctors and nurses came along to render the medical needs of cyclone victims.

Please continue to pray for them and do not forget that the needs are still great in those places.