Mission & Evangelism

Evangelism and Mission

The evangelism and mission takes two forms. One is directly done by the Conference and the other by each District by all means. Paletwa area and Falam area are regarded as Conference Mission Field. Under the leadership Conference, Training and Courses were held in order to develop the people. We are hoping that they will become District within a few years.
Mindone mission: Mindone Mission Field is working by Inter-District of Than District , Tamu District, Letpanchaung District, and Mindat District. It is located in Magwe Division, middle of Myanmar . The mission was started by Than District in 1990. In 2002, the mission turned to be called Inter-District Mission. God is blessing and native peoples are converted into Christianity. Revd.Nai Hluk is Area Superintendent and Revd. F.Vanlalchhuanga is Assit. Superintendent living in Mission Headquarters in Mindone.16 Missionaries are working in the field among them three are native peoples and three married with the native girls, which prove the stability of firmness of our mission. In Mindone, Area Headquarters and hostel and boarding school for students who are remote places are built in a large compund; and Houses and small quarters are being built in other places. Anyhow, the region as in a whole is almost undeveloped with drought weather, low education. We are attempting to uplift their livelihood. The Inter-District E&M has estimated:

- To build and found a better Boarding school at Mindone for educational development
- To train community sick helpers each year at Wesley Clinic
- To support theological students each year
- To dig wells and make dams for social development
- To promote the mission field to District level in the year 2012.

Tamarbingwa Mission: Tamarbingwa village is the mission field of Mandalay District where One Missionary is working ministry. There are 5 families of 22 believers. There is a plan to build a house for a Missionary. The Church is taking care for educaion and health for their children. They are also nurished for their Spiritual development by Bible study. Shian and Naga Mission: This Mission is working by Homalin District. In Shian Mission field one full time Lay Pastor and one part time Lay Pastor are working. There are 5 families of 15 believers. In Naga Mission field one full time Lay Pastor and one part time Lay Pastor are working. There are 11 families of 46 believers.Gangaw Mission: This is Hakha District Mission. Two missionaries are sent and working in Gangaw mission field. 7 people are accepted as Church members.

Conference E&M committee

1. Dr. Sangkhama (Chairman)
2. Conference Secretary
3. Conference Finacial Secretary
4. Chairmen of all Districts
6. One layperson representatives from the Districts
7. Mr Ramchhanthanga (Secretary)

Conference E&M Working Committee

1. Dr. Sangkhama (Leader) 5. Revd Lalthuamluaia
2. Revd C.Kapa 6. Revd Hrangkaptluanga
3. Revd Biakliana 7. Mr Salianthanga
4. Revd Moe Moe Eih 8. Mr Ramchhanthanga (Secretary)

Joint Methodist Fellowship:

The fellowship of Upper & Lower Methodists was re-established in 2000. Activities are as follows:

- Joint Commission Meeting twice in a year.
- Combined Ministers' Retreat held two times, Tahan and Mandalay .
- 2 ministers were sent for exchange programmed for 3 months once in a year.
- Combined Lay Church Leaders retreat at Pyin Oo Lwin.
- 3 representatives were sent to each annual Conference yearly.
We would like to say thanks to the Lord through British Methodist Missionary Society for nurturing since 1887. Thank so much for God's blessing our ministry and doing mission for 119 years. We are approaching 125th anniversary of the Methodist Church , Upper Myanmar , by God's help we will be celebrated thanksgiving service in 2012.

Medicalcare (Clinic)

1. Wesley Clinic  

Since January 15, 1987 Wesley Clinic has been serving the community with out and inpatient care service, surgical care services, medical diagnostic services and outreach and health education programs. Its motto is “To Serve” and it is rendering its patient care services to all clients irrespective of their race, political belief, culture religion, sex and economic status. All staffs are working hard to give their patients comfort, assurance and relieved from their fear and desperations. The clinic has started with 6 staff in 1987 and after 20 years, it grows to 140 staff in 2007. Since 1992 and 1993 the services has been broader with Laboratory and X-ray services. And also since 1995 the clinic has possessed Ultrasound and ECG to further facilitiate its patients care. Surgical procedure has been carried out since its being but major surgical procedures have been performed since 1996 onwards. Admission of patients to the clinic is possible 24 hours a day and nurses are on duty roud the clock. Life saving emergency operations could be performed at any time. Wesley clinic is extended her branch at Letpanchaung, was opened on 15 January 2004 . Another Wesley clinic is also planned to extend at Tan Bu, 20 miles away from Tahan.

Achievement
The clinic is headed by a Medical Superintendent whose decision-making is supported by the hospital management team. Hospital management team consists of Medical superintendent, doctors, managers and matron. This team is also an advisory team to the District Wesley Clinic committee. This team meets every week. District Wesley Clinic committee has 15 members headed by District Chairman. Members are appointed by annual district synod meeting every year. This committee is reponsible for appointments, salaries, user fees, budget, promotion and demotion, polices and making amendments on it's by laws. This committee meets once a month or more frequently as needed. There is staff meeting every month. At this meeting, every staff has an opportunity to express their feeling and opinion on their work and for the betterment of patient's care. All the customers are also invited to give comments and complaints on the services they received. It may be in written or verbally.

Financial

Initial investment has been contributed by the Methodist Church . Construction of inpatient wards has been completed by donation from local people and churches. Then protestant churches organization for cooperation in development (EZE) from Germany donated money for upgranding of Wesley Clinic project. World Church in Britain also donated some fund for equipment and pharmacy revolving fund. The yearly running cost has been contributed by patients through user fees since its being till today.

User Fees

Wesley Clinic is a non-profit oriented, Church based, human centered health institution. Therefore, user fees are settled just to meet staff salary and maintenance of building and equipments. If there be any surplus, 65% of the fund goes to further invesment for patients care. 10% goes to the Church, 20% for bonuses and 5% for staff social welfare, 10% poor fund.

Working Hours

Normal working hour is 40 hours a week. However, staff has to work extra hours when required. In such condition the clinic have to pay overtime bonus to staff.

Outreach Program & Health Education

Wesley Clinic has mobile health team. This team goes to villages and gives health education in handling of medical treatment to village people.

2. Tamu Mobile Dental Clinic:

It is for Tamu Area, supervised by Dr.Sangkhama.

Nationals in Mission Appointments (NMA) :

NMA is directly supported by the Methodist Church in Britain . The work of NMA is:

(1) Community Development & Mission
Community Development Workers Promotion Training was held in 5-11 March 2006 in Tahan. 20 Church Leaders were participated in this training. They are start working for Community Development in their respective District.

(2) HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention
AIDS is identified among the young people 63%, 82% for women and 45% for men. There are many AIDS Orphans. As the number of HIV/AIDS patients is growing in the church communities, the church needs to raise awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS to reduce the growing number patients. There is urgent need for the church to take care of the HIV infected patients, children and orphans. To stop the spread of HIV, it is vital to have knowledge on HIV/AIDS and preventive education by arising awareness & prevention campaign and care. HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Campaigns were held in all Districts. We have a plan to be held more Campaigns in 2007-2008.

(3) Stall project is being constructed in Rezua District, Chin State .

(4) Charity English Traing Centre is opened at Conference Headquarters compound.

Members of NMA Committee

1. Conference President
2. Conference Secretary
3. Conference Finance Secretary
4. All Districts Chairmen
5. Two representatives from all Districts
6. Mr Lalrinsanga, NMA worker