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Report of Myanmar Team 1 (25th July to 30th July 2009)

By: Danny Thomas J.

Myanmar Team 1 2009 comprised entirely of first-timers who have never been on a relief trip before. Apart from Yee Cher (nurse) and Shanna (doctor), the rest of the team lacked medical expertise. Despite the lack of relief trip and medical know-how, God showed each one of us that we could do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

The members were:

1. Thomas Danny Jeyaseelan
2. Joshua Huang Thien En
3. Dr Ng Shan Yi Shanna
4. Tan Yee Cher
5. Aaron Chiong
6. Seraphina Chong

We were greatly blessed to set up mobile clinics and treat the adults and children and also conduct children’s programmes in these places: Andrew Orphanage (Pastor Lian and Moses); Galilee Town (Pastor Abraham Ramaya); New Generation Youth Development Central (Pastor Abraham Bawi Thang); and Tender Love Mission International (Luke & Dr Michael).


Group Pic (from left: Dr Shanna, Yee Cher, Seraphina, Danny and Joshua)


Simple joys of a simple life.


Seraphina being with the children.

“Our team was a diverse (and divine) mix of talents and personalities. It was simply amazing how God united us in Spirit to work as one and shine so brightly the love of Christ wherever we went. This trip will always be a wonderful reminder of how we can all play an active part of Christ’s amazing work by availing ourselves wholeheartedly to Him.” – Danny

“Seeing how the children worshipped God with loud voices and sincere hearts really touched me and made me think about the expressiveness of my own reverence of Him.” – Seraphina

“We learnt through the challenges encountered in the trip that God and God alone is the one takes us through every obstacle. Moving forward, we can be sure that if we make Him our trust and lean not on our own strength and wisdom but on Him alone, He will always take us through.” – Joshua

“I was astounded by the people in Myanmar who are so contented with the little they have. In comparison, we have so much to be thankful for in Singapore and yet we complain. Moving forward, I want to put God first in every area of my life and also experience true contentment.” – Shanna

“I was amazed at the high number of patients we saw each day and I just hope that every medication that was dispensed to them will bring healing to their bodies.” – Yee Cher

“I’m used to seeing through highly organised operations and so the fluidity and unstructured nature of
this trip really caught me off guard. But it was incredible how well things unfolded—purely by grace I’m sure and through His divine intervention. I’ve been on trips like this before but this one is special to me and I’m glad to have played a part in this trip.” – Aaron

     

Worshipping unto the Lord

Fellowship over a communal meal.

The joy of the Lord is my strength.

Singing a new song

Children putting up a song and dance item.

Dr Shanna assisted by local girls.

Clinic in operation.

Consulting the elders before
commencement of the clinic.

Danny and Chwan Meow taking a break.

Lookalikes!

Local Choir