Yesterday (December 5) saw the opening of the Myanmar Baptist Convention's celebration of the Bicentennial of Baptist Mission in Myanmar. The afternoon session was devoted to receiving greetings from ecumenical partners in Myanmar and Baptist bodies around the globe.
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Baptist and Ecumenical Representatives at MBC Opening Session |
At the opening session representatives of the many ethnic Baptist conventions within the country came attired in their tradition dress. It was quite a colorful display!
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| Young Woman at MBC Opening Session |
The evening session focused on the Judson mission legacy. ABC/USA leaders presented the MBC with a commemorative plaque honoring the two hundred years of mission beginning with the arrival of Adoniram and Ann Judson in 1813.
Dr. Roy Medley (ABC/USA General Secretary), Dr. Reid Trulson
(International Ministries Executive Director), Ruth Clark (ABC/USA President)
and Rev. Don Ng (ABC/USA President-Elect) present commemorative plaque.
ABC/USA General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Roy Medley brought the evening message.
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| Dr. Medley preaching. |
The evening service was followed by an entertaining and engaging time of song and dance presented by the various ethnic peoples that are part of the Baptist community of faith in Myanmar.
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Immanuel Baptist Church - Yangon presentation.
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