Long Awaited....

This is the first time I have ever really posted anything for anyone to read when it comes to my private thoughts. To be honest I really haven't been reading any of the blogs unless there were pictures...how lame, I know. I always found it kinda awkward in the sense that who would want to read my thoughts, people are consumed enough already in their own lives. But here I am blogging...haha.

So as you all know, last two weekends ago was our skit "Secret Heart." Like any other skit we have ever performed, I had full intention of not being a big role on stage. But also like every other skit, my intentions were thwarted. I thought I had an out especially when I heard in the meeting that the drama may possibly be on March 27. I thought "lovely! I will not be in town." However God surprised me and said no child the drama will be two weeks later. I was alittle disappointed because I knew that Saya and Aunty Jae had big plans for me. Not to say I don't like helping them, it's just, well.....sometimes...you know how it goes so I will not elaborate. Anyways, to my surprise Saya Lone Wah asked me to help out with the costumes and be a background roaming person. I LOVED this idea. What was even better was that towards the last week before the show, I was no longer needed on stage but backstage and as a narrator, MY FAVORITE! I really had no idea the depth of my responsibilities for this play. Although there were times I was quite frustrated when it came to getting the costumes together, I don't think I truly understood my role. I took my role lightly until a good friend came back stage and said some things along the lines of how much I was needed. The good friend was obviously joking, being sarcastic or just wanting something in return but he made me realize how important every one's role was. I realized that God parted my schedule like the Red Sea so that I would be available. Of course the realization also hit me when Saya Lone Wah was yelling at me backstage to "SAY SOMETHING." I nearly fainted when he put me on the spot. I looked at Aung Shwe with fear in my eyes but God said don't be afraid and sent Aunty Cynthia to my aid. THANK YOU GOD!

Without everyone in the play, it would have not reached the greatness it did. From the lights, to the sounds, to the props, to the wonderful, eager actors and actresses. All of it mattered and every one of them inspired me to be who I was. I was extremely proud to be a part of their lives. I was genuinely moved by the last scene, NEARLY bringing a tear to my eye. I then realized my "secret heart." I was not able to say this to everyone but good job everyone, I am proud to be an OBMBC member.

So those are my thoughts, I hope I did not bore you. There are some personal things I left out but again, this blogging thing is alittle too personal and new for me. See you all soon, as someone dear to me would say, "my 3.5ers!"

Easter Drama 2010

Just wanna share something

Hello everyone,

I’ve been waiting so long for my turn to post here. Finally, I get a chance to post this week…hee hee…just kidding…this is my first time posting on this blog. I have no idea what topic to share. At first, I was thinking to post just some photos that I took on Easter drama. Now, I’ve something in my mind to say about myself.
Most of the YAF members already know me since we’ve been hanging out together for along time. Some of you may think I am a good person or some may not. I am sure there is one thing about my personality that you might not know yet.

In these days, I’ve been thinking about myself that am I really showing a good example in front of other people? Am I really behaving well to others? Am I seem to ignore to a person next to me? All kind of thoughts are stuck in my mind. As I think of myself, I become to see that I’m a person so easily to get mad and bad-tempered on someone or on a certain thing that I do. Sometime, I happen to yell to other instead of suppose to say calmly and properly. And I fail to express my appreciation to someone who did a good thing to me even though I do appreciate in my mind. I also just do the way I want without considering other person’s feeling or take suggestion. These are the things that I can think of myself for now. There may be more bad things about me that I didn’t noticed.

I realize that all these things happen because of my selfishness. I only focus on myself and always compare to other with my standard without acknowledging theirs. Most of the time when I’m getting mad, I only mad no longer than half an hour or so and calm down quickly but still, it is not a good manner. Some of you may be offended because of my behavior even though I did not intend to. What I want to say is I am not a perfect person as I live. Also, I am not righteous at all. I need Jesus Christ as my personal Savior in my life and Holy Spirit in my daily life to guide me through so that I can be a good living sacrifice to others. I know that only in Him, I can be a righteous person and can be glorify His name. Being a Christian with a bad manner will be far more miserable than a non-Christian.

I’m sure that God is the only person can change me. As describes in Psalm139:23-24, I pray that “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
So, please be patient with me and I wanted to apologize if I hurt anyone of you with my bad behavior. I will pay more attention to you and be nice to you from now on.
I urge you to continue pray for me as I’m praying for you as well.

May God bless you all…

"Little Lamp" Website Is Ready

http://music-obmbc.blogspot.com/

Visitors can download/view lyrics in .jpg, .docx, .pdf and .ppt.

Also, preview songs on YouTube and indabamusic.

Dear YAF, for those who have good pictures related to the songs, production, the person who wrote/sang them, please input them in related posts.

Like for example, I want to put pretty pictures of Aw Lay and Lu Aung, individual shots. ETC. Be creative on the site. Thanks so much. And God bless.

To Mr. Hacker

Mr. Hacker,

You took away many thing from us ...

The place that you hijack was very special place for most of us ...

Our life and our time were recorded there ...

More importantly ... It was our calling ... and our ministry ...

I hope you don't celebrate your work too early ...

Because, you really wake me up!

And you know what?

I am not alone ...

You made a big hole in our heart ... and it's painful ...

Because it seemed we lost it all ... and may be we never get it back ...

But we won't hate you ... and we won't give it up neither ...

If you have time ... please have a look each pictures and each sites that you blocked in ...

It's real people ...

It's real story ...

And if you look carefully ....

All of them are saying one thing, "God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, whoever believes Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life."

You will see us very soon ...

By then you will find us more stronger and more wiser and even a lot more gracious ...


Sincerly,
one of 3.5 OBMBC

dedicated song to Saya Lone Wah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y4NF4SoWYI

Sharing and Updating

Dear all,

How have you all been doing lately? I know that I have been so busy with my school since this semester begin and I haven’t really have a chance to talk to my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ like I used to before. We all have been busy with our own stuff and sometimes we don’t even know what has been going on in our life. Communication is my weakness and especially starting this semester, I didn’t even have a chance to use computer for the social stuff such as IM and FB. Some of you may even think that I am shutting them down, please forgive me if I make you feel this way. I have no intention of doing so, I love you all!! :) Most of all, I felt really bad and guilty that sometimes I keep forgetting HIM as I busy in this temporary life. When I don’t need Him, I easily forget Him. However, at the end of the day or at the end of the road, He is always drawing me back and I am so thankful for that. I’m not quite sure what it is that draws me to Him again and again. Maybe I cannot resist a God that loves me for who I am – a sinner, indecisive, moody, emotional, selfish, prone to temptation and not perfect at all. There are so many times that I have been reminded myself that it is a hope and a future HE gives. Yes! Our Maker loves us. Our awesome GOD never leaves us alone even in our darkest time. And also I am so blessed to have all of my brothers and sisters in Christ. You guys have been my inspiration in one way or another. Lets us all put God in the center of our life and server Him hand in hand. Yeah? =)

Here is my quick update of what’s going on in my life. As some of you may know that I have to move the house last week. Well not me, my family, I have been here in SJ last weekend coz I have a midterm, so they moved everything. I just packed some of my stuff as much as I can last two week before they moved. Finally, I can be able to go back to SF this weekend. However, I don’t know if I can be able to come to church this week since I have to unpack all of my stuff and helping my mom cleaning the house and arranging the stuff.

Since I might not be able to come to church this week and I noticed that this week is our yaf meeting, I would like to share one bible versus I read last night “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. Recently, I couldn’t make decision about this research internship that offered, whether I should really apply or not. So I have been praying to God and asking for His guidance and I found this bible versus helps. It is really important to pray for guidance from God before we choose with our own understanding and to make a decision. Hope this bible versus helps for those of you who have been in dilemma situation (such as finding a new job, choosing a school, changing work, etc...)

May God be with you all and have a blessed day.

Thank You, Lord

So, we heard the news about Aung Shwe being sick and at Hospital. We visited him yesterday. Well Well Well…he seem so much better in one day and no more operation. Although I didn’t see him at the first day, I heard from Ko Lawrence and Khawnbu that he was suffering from pain and they might do the operation on him. Our prayers got answered. Thank you, Lord. (The note from his room says 2 visitors per patient. Total of 20 people -- including Lillian and Roselyn -- visited him at one time ;) )

Thet Min Zaw said he is feeling better from flu. Thank you, Lord.

I woke up this morning with fever and body ache. Now I’m at work and feeling a lot better. Thank you, Lord.

It’s a new month, a new day… Thank you, Lord for giving us this beautiful day.

Praise the Lord for HE is good. And please continue to pray for them to have complete recovery.

Here are the photos from yesterday.

Forgiveness

Have you ever encountered people who hurt you emotionally or physically? I have. It is so tempting to retaliate. Or you do not want to forgive them for what they have done to you. However, the Bible teaches us to forgive them. In 1 Peter 3:9, it says, "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called...". As believers in Christ Jesus, retaliation should not be an option. When a verse in the Bible says something like "you were called", we believers are supposed to live the life style mentioned. God have purpose and plan for each individual of us. I believe that retaliation and unforgiveness will deviate us from the path that God have for our lives. Romans 12:19 strongly states, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "it is mine to avenge: I will repay".". If you continue to read in this chapter, it teaches us to treat even our enemies nicely. How can will we forgive someone who treated and hurt us badly? We need strength from God. I believe when we ask God for help to forgive the person, the strength will come from the Holy Spirit. All of us are familiar with the verse Philippians 4:13 that God will give us strength to be able to do anyting. If we want to live for God's plan and purpose for our lives, we need to forgive.

What to Blog Here

Now that we have volunteers to post regularly on our website, I want to give everyone some idea of what to post here.

It can be anything. "Anything" is not easy as it sounds. Example:

Boyfriend: "Babe, what do you want to drink?"
Girlfriend: "Anything."
Boyfriend: ".........."

Sometimes you'd really rather have them tell you what exactly it is that they want to eat. This is our follower mentality. Doing as told.

These are the usual stuff we post here:

1) Events
2) Birthdays
3) Videos/Photos
4) Testimonials
5) Songs

They are all great. I encourage everyone to keep posting them.

In addition to these categories, maybe we can get a little creative. Surprise oursevles. Shock us. Our hearts can handle it. We're young adults after all. :)

The bible says, out of the abundance of our hearts, our mouths speak. So why don't we all just write what's in our hearts? Maybe...

1) "10 Things You Didn't Know About Me" - or any quiz you feel like doing
2) A riddle you made for us to solve - reward us too please!
3) Bible trivias - You can just copy-paste! It doesn't get easier!
4) Personal diary - what have you been doing lately?
5) A topical blog - about a certain topic, health tips, etc
6) Reviews - Book, sermon, movies, our own drama performances/CD, etc
7) Favorite things - hobbies, bible verses
8) Wish list - maybe you can get some granted by us! :D
9) Requests - prayer, job, anything! We're like freelancers! HAHA
10) How To's - I really wouldn't mind if some of you taught me how to cook LOL... seriously, you guys LOVE to take pictures of your food (YEAH i saw them on YA facebooks!!! :D) so why not just take the process as well and compile a very easy recipe blog post! You can attract outside visitors too!

I realize I can go on forever. But you get the drill.

Happy posting. :)))))

Boyfriend: "Ok, I got you water."
Girlfriend: "Hmmmm.. but I want juice~~~~~~~"
Boyfriend: ".........."