Myanmar Fellowship Reaches New Milestone
SAPULPA, OKLA. – Myanmar Adventist Fellowship Church officially gained church status on Oct. 19, 2024, marking a significant milestone in its journey of faith. Organized as a company in 2021, the church has grown steadily, with weekly attendance now averaging 70–80 and occasionally reaching 90.
On Dec. 28, 2023, the congregation purchased 2.55 acres that included a 75-by-55-foot two-story garage building. Thanks to a generous donor who contributed the down payment, the members remodeled the building using church funds. With limited resources, members volunteered their time and skills to transform the space. By the last Sabbath of February 2024, the congregation moved from its rented facility into its own building.
While the current building wasn’t originally intended for worship, plans are underway to expand it for this purpose. The congregation is praying and raising funds to achieve this goal, with the vision of using the existing building for Sabbath School classes and fellowship activities in the future.
Three Oklahoma Conference officers joined the celebration of the church’s new status. James Shires, president, delivered an inspiring message, reminding attendees that Jesus is “the same yesterday, today and forever,” and encouraging them to reflect on God’s past blessings as they move forward in faith. Apple Park, executive secretary, led the dedication service and Charles Reel, treasurer, offered a prayer of consecration.
Three choirs from various churches enhanced the worship service, with attendees traveling from as far as Oklahoma’s panhandle and Indianapolis, Ind. More than 250 people came together for the celebration, which concluded with a large dinner, a beautiful reminder of the future banquet that believers will share with Jesus.
