Every now and then the Lord brings us visiting speakers from Burma.
On Saturday, May 16 Ko Pho Nee and Ma Florence hosted a Bible Discussion class at their home and the featured speaker was Dr. Thein Htay. John Hla-Oung was very kind to give me and my wife Elaine a ride to Concord. The other passengers in the mini-van were AhJi (Mrs. Hla-Oung), U Tin Shwe, Daw Aye Kyi Shein and Dr. Lily Chan.
Dr. Thein Htay is a Sino-Burmese and a graduate of Rangoon Medical College. Dr. Thein Htay practiced medicine for about 4-5 years. Once he became a believer, he left medicine and devoted full time to evangelistic work. Although he came from an affluent family, he went to all the small & large villages in the remote areas of Burma and lived like the villagers there - just so that he can teach them the truth and the good news of Jesus Christ. He's been doing this for about 30 years. He is not affiliated with any denomination nor Church. He founded the "Discipleship Training" courses/seminars in Burma, and there have been quite a few of his graduates who are preaching and teaching all over the world.
Judging by the attendees it is safe to say that people are hungry for spiritual nourishment. I was totally absorbed in Dr. Thein Htay's lecture. I feel like I have read the book of Exodus twice in one evening. What else can I tell you? I truly wish you were there.
