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.

Asian Conferences (Oct. 21-24)

Burmese Pastors conference
Asian Ministers/Seminarians conference
Asian Concurs conference

"Three conferences in three days" It sounds like 'Three days and three nights' Jesus was in the tomb. We were constantly listening the conference speakers, theme speakers, testimonies, and sharing through out three days. I felt much like staying put before the resurrection day on the third day. Well don't get me wrong, I received much blessings by knowing what other do in their ministries. Food service was great and hospitality from the host church "Chin Baptist Church" was awesome.



I and Sayama Aye Thaw were able to attend the workshops like, Ministry resources, Women ministry, Educational resources, etc.. Books were bought and made connection with Burmese and other Asian ministers.



These conference leaders, including Rev. Florance Li and others had encouraged us and provided us with ministry resources. Although it was tired some but we received much blessings and encouragements with this conference experience. Surely, we will join again the Asian Concurs meeting at American Baptist Bi-annual meeting in Pasadena, California.

Enjoy the clip, see how the grown-ups get down to childhood again. We are delighted by the speech of General Secretary Dr. Roy Medley of ABCUSA.

New Comers Workshop at OBMBC

Many New Comers who recently arrived in U.S. were gathered for the one day workshop at OBMBC. Dinning Hall was filled with enthusiasm and smile faces through out the day. Many San Jose and Santa Clara group arrived with a loaded Bus.



Questions from youth group about the education issue were being asked. Sanda Shwe and Zarni did the slide presentation on the topic of the education opportunity at U.S..



Bryan Gracia who is professionally working as crisis counselor educates the new comers with the topic on 'How to manage and prevent the personal or family crisis.'





IRC and Catholic Charity groups joined us in our discussions. They presented their roles of helping the new comers and took some questions from the crowd.



Our Moderator, Lawrence Chow also guided the new comers with their personal income tax and insurance related issues.



I heard feedback from the attendees saying that they would come again for another round of this kind of workshop to learn 'what need to know' in order to live a new life in this country.

Wedding Gift

I would like to share with you the Korean tradition of "wedding gift". The video will show you the wedding gift that Bride's family presents to the Groom's family. There are different types of seeds in it with all kinds of sweet snacks. The seeds represent boys and girls children that the couple might have in future. The center piece is chicken which both wings are tied up through its mouth. Which symbolize submission from the Bride toward the Groom. It is new thing to see.