Friends of Burma, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization.

As told by our friend in Burma: Ye Baw Thet village is in Hmawbi township. The church was founded in 1918. Rev. Thein Oo is the Pastor, and the church has about 170 members according to the record. Unlike the other villages, the villagers live separately in their own paddy fields, but they come to church on Sundays. The village has no electricity. In raining season water is everywhere. They have to build a bamboo bridge to go place to place. Most of the villagers work in the fields. I went there with my brother-in-law. He was happy to help me. First, I brought 30 nets, but when I knew they were going to host visitors in the coming summer youth conference, I added 20 more to give them. Because it was a wet land, it was a heaven for mosquitoes. As soon as we were home my brother took 20 nets, and went back to the village again. It was about 30-minutes drive.  The Pastor was away. His wife and the leader of the women group helped me distributing

Friends of Burma distributed 220 mosquito nets to Mon Baptist Convention and Karen Baptist Convention with the help of Myanmar Baptist Convention. Karen Baptist Convention Kyite Ma Yaw (Karen Baptist Convention): 30 mosquito nets Kya Inn Seik Kyi: 50 mosquito nets Hpa An: 100 mosquito nets Mon Baptist Convention Ye: 40 mosquito nets

I was so privileged to participate in the FOB annual meeting last Saturday. It was wonderful meeting with God's children who love and care for the ministry of God in Myanmar and along the Thai- Myanmar boarder. I was in awe seeing the love, sacrifice, time, knowledge and financial support they have shared with the people there. I was so touched by their work. Personally, I am also supported by FOB as I study Doctor of Ministry at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. I am thankful for their help and support. I see Jesus in each of the people, who has a big heart that beats tenderly for me and for the needs of the people there. I believe the blessings you share to the less fortunate will bear fruits and grow day by day. I really appreciate everything you have done for me and for others. God bless FOB! ~ Nay Tar Mu, Teacher (Kawthoolei Karen Baptist Bible School and College – KKBBSC)

We had an annual board meeting in Fort Wayne on July 20, 2019. Adam Maung, chair of the meeting. Htoo Khu Sung Cer and Htoo Khu. Thramu Htoo Khu Kalu Paw, director of the Care and Counseling Dept of the KBC, in charge of childcare centers, prison ministry, and hospital.

The Lightning for Learning Team (Wu Family) is participating in a half marathon in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) to raise funds for Matthew 25 Love Clinic in Pathein .

One of our FOB executive members, Tansy Kadoe, went on a short-term mission trip to Burma and Thailand, made possible by International Ministries, Friends of Burma, and Arizona Karen Baptist Church. She visited our mission partners in Thailand and Burma.  Our next newsletter will feature more about this trip and updates on our ministries.  Thank you for your prayers and support.