The Lord's Day in Myanmar

We had a great Lord's day here in Myanmar. Ubah Tai's daughter and son-in-law attended the morning worship at Sister Winsome's place. He is the only Christian in his family so we were so glad to see some of his clan whom we gave medical aid last friday. Attendace is 26 plus 5 children. Joey Barrier preached in the morning, and Jeremy is scheduled in the afternoon at Sister Esther's house. Joey had a bum stomach so they were late in the evening worship, and I had to fill in as the speaker. We had 5 visitors in the pm service; the nieghbors who helped with the preparation of the relief packages. No need to worry about Joey. We got him some medications already.

The Barrier brothers are in Uncle Ronnie's place as I write to get info and help through their organization. If they can give us certification, we can go to Lapoda on Tuesday. Joey will also meet with the President of Myanmar Economical Movement tomorrow morning to see if the group can help 4 foreigners (2 americans+2 pinoys) get into the delta region.

As of today, according to Douglas, only Burmese are permitted to go there. By the way, the remaining staff of Winsome's former office will travel to Lapoda tomorrow so four of our church members (Phillip, Sian Tal, Ubah Tai, and Nim Mou) have decided to join the group. Like I said earlier, Uncle Ronnie's group already has machineries in that area. He gave our group permission to travel with them even if we will do our own thing. They are willing to provide logistics and provide necessary contacts to our team going there. So our three preachers and one member will serve as our advance team. They will come back Thursday, Lord willing. Four or five of us will follow on Tuesday if we can get passes, or if and when the military government will make an announcement allowing all foreigners passage to the delta area. I will contact the Philippine Ambassador early tomorrow and ask about the Philippine team and how he may help us.

I released $500 US/pax as recommended for the advance team as their relief budget. Jeremy also handed the team a handy water purification system and lots of puritabs for their use and for the people they're going to help with instructions that they will pass it on to the next team going there. Meanwhile, Dr Conrad and I will go back to Mhawbi tomorrow morning for a basic healthcare lecture for the orphans beside the Bible College. Edward, the Tamil Burmese guy you missed last Monday and the Barrier boys will follow in the afternoon. By the way, Phillip is asking if the generator set can have at least 5KW power. The rationale is that they need at least 5kw in order for the school's electric power water pump to work. The "made in china" generator set with that capacity is about $650 US. Please include above-mentioned plans and our health and welfare as well in your prayers.

To God be the glory!

Shem