The Presbyterian Church of Myanmar is planning to share the Christian message beyond the Chin tribe that makes up the majority of its membership.
At their 50th anniversary celebration on 4 and 5 February they resolved to evangelise in the whole of Myanmar, said visiting CWM executive secretary for mission programme Rev Dr Jooseop Keum. "It's possible this will be dangerous. But they want to dare to witness to the good news in their society."
The church's golden anniversary was marked with plays about culture and Christianity, singing, dancing, exhibits of historical materials and seminars on the challenges of mission. The theme "stand on your feet" reflected the church's desire to be self-reliant after facing serious financial crisis in recent years.
Fellow members of the CWM family of churches agreed to support the education work of the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar at a roundtable meeting before the celebrations.
The Presbyterian Church in Singapore and the Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia agreed to support a church planting project in Yangon and a hostel for students in Mandalay. The United Reformed Church is continuing its support for the church's nurses' training and will provide an English teacher at its theological college in Tahan.
The Presbyterian Church of Myanmar's overall focus in mission programmes with CWM is on rural development and leadership formation.
Beccy Beard
(news article taken from CWM website,
picture courtesy of Rt. Rev. Phua Chee Seng)
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