Happy Holiday! or Merry Christmas!

Happy Holiday! Or Merry Christmas! Which type of greeting do you use when you greet someone in this season? I realized that in every public television or social gathering people are using “Happy Holiday!” in their greetings. I just wonder how I should greet someone when I meet them during this season. I like to say, “Merry Christmas!” how nice. But some does not like this kind of greeting. The expression of their faces is changed the moment they hear “Merry Christmas!” Why?
You may know the answer. It is simply “Christ” was in the middle of it. Some say that “it is politically incorrect.” For those who reject Christ, it is definitely offensive for them to hear, “Merry Christmas!” In the news, an Atheist is undermining these words; “one nation under God” and “in God we trust.” They want God to be totally out of picture. In Scripture, Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool has said in his heart there is no God.” What a picture God painted. The mercy of God is enduring. Even though they refuse Him, yet He sustains life for them. God wake them up every morning yet they wake up and say, “There is no God” for another day.
So let us say, “Merry Christmas!” with heart full of praise and glory for our Lord Jesus Christ. Remember Jesus is the reason for this season. May we all share this good news of Jesus Christ to our love ones. May those who can’t see God shall see His light and truth. Let them be merry for this very reason, Christmas.

This weekend

We are going out for Caroling this Saturday. Join us at 11:30AM for warming up singing then leaving at 1:00PM from OBMBC. It will approximately end at 6:30 PM. We are excited about sharing and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in songs, God's word, testimonies, prayers and goodies.

On Sunday, Saya Joseph from ATEM will come to share us with God's word. Please continue to pray for him and his ministry.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas with Dance, Drama & Dinner

Let's celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with a joyous and wonderful dinner. Yes! Christmas carol and children dances will enlighten you with the spirit of Christmas. Our drama team will present a new story of Christmas which the Bible even do not tell in detail. "Midnight Become Clear!" story will let you see the other side of untold story of Christmas. Please come and bring your friends and family. On December 15th 2007, 5:00 PM, at OBMBC. We see you there. Merry Christmas!

Coming Up Events

Dec. 1st - Children Gospel Songs Contest at San Jose
Dec. 15th - Christmas Dinner and Celebration at OBMBC Gym. Music, Drama, & Good News.
Dec. 23rd - Christmas Sunday Worship at OBMBC Sanctuary. Let's worship our Savior with Christmas Choir and message.
Dec. 24th- Christmas Eve worship together with OFBC in Sanctuary. Pastor Nancy will lead us.
Dec. 31st - New Year Eve Midnight service and Fun fellowship.
Jan 8th- Karen New Year celebration at Daily City.

This Weekend Events

We are going to "Church on the Hill" at San Jose for Children Gospel Songs Contest. You may join us at 500 Sands Drive, San Jose. Starting 4:30PM and end at 6:30PM. We will be participating in Karen Traditional dance and Solo by Hyin Sanda Soe. Please pray that we will be effective in our parts in this ministry out reach. There will be about 17 churches from Bay area involved and more than hundreds of children participating. If you have chance, please join us for the encouragement to the children.

Final Answer

Yes! She became great great grand mother of Jesus. Her name appeared in genealogy of Jesus in gospel of Matthew. "Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David the king." (Matt.1:5,6)

Thank You!

Praise God! It's wonderful to know that someone loves you and pray for you in every moment. Your love and appreciation that you have shown is a great encouragement to me and my family. Thank you everyone for your kindness and love. Let us continue to look forward to serve Him faithfully. May the Lord use us for His glory.