Disbandment of Conference Promoters, their Current Position, and Their Views on Myanmar Union

Mission and Its Action

By
The Negotiation Group
Led by
Elder C. Sangchia, MA
Lay Evangelist and Health Educator
Zarkawt, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
PIN 796007
Contact PH: 09436151995
Email: sangchia7@yahoo.com or sangchia@gmail.com
LIST OF ABREVIATION
ATI Adventist Theological Institute
CPC Conference Planning Committee
Dal Mr. Thang Khan Dal of USA
DKMang Dr. Dal Khan Mang, a PhD candidate of Myanmar Student at AIIAS
GC General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
KKPau Kham Khen Pau, (Former President of the Upper Myanmar Local Mission),
Vice-Chairman of the MAC
KZDal Kai Za Dal, the Chairman of MAC
MAC Myanmar Adventist Conference
MYUM Myanmar Union Mission of SDA
SPDC State Peace and Development Council
SSD Southern Asia-Pacific Division of SDA
UMC Upper Myanmar Conference

UMM-EC Upper Myanmar Local Mission Executive Committee

Table of Contents
Contents

Page

List of Abbreviation <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 2

Chapter 1: Introduction
a. Purpose <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 4
b.
Methodology <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 4
c. Statement of the Problem <<<<<<<<<<<< 4
Chapter 2: Summary of Facts Findings
a.
b.
c.

Emergence of the Crisis <<<<<<<<<<<<<. 5 - 7

Retrospect and Prospect <<<<<<<<<<<<< 7
Conclusion <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 8

Chapter 3: Voices from church Members

a.
b.
c.
d.

Explanation about Association with MBCF<<<<.. < 9 - 10

Voices from church members <<<<<<<<<.. < 11 - 39
Voices from Mission leaders <<<<<<<<<<.. 40 - 42
Meeting With Churches <<<<<<<<<<<<<.. 42 - 46

Chapter 4: Notary Copies Documents <<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 51 - 64

a. Summary of the Documents submitted to the Government by MYUM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 48 - 50
b.
c.
d.

Copies of Notarial Translation of the documents <<<. 51 - 64

Certificate of Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship(MBCF)
MACs explanation about the Disbandment <<<<<< 63 - 64

Chapter 5: Current Position of MAC

a.

A Contract of Mutual Agreement between Two Parties: SDA Mission Group and SDA Conference Group.
<<<<<<<<< 65 - 66

b.

Official Declaration of MAS Current Position <<<<< 67 - 68 c. My Personal Declaration <<<<<<<<<<<<..

69 - 70
Chapter 6: List of Correspondent Letter on MYUM-MAC <<<<<<< 71 - 72

Chapter 1
Introduction
PURPOSE:
1.

To find out the present position of the 17 churches (with more than 3500 church members) that had been
disbanded by Myanmar Union Mission whether they are still faithful to the Adventist Fundamental
Doctrines or not.

2.

How to take care of them so that they should not be lost but turn out to be missionary force.

3.

To get a true picture of them in order to bring them back into the fold of worldwide SDA organization.

METHODOLOGY:
1.
2.
3.

Personal visit to Myanmar Union Mission after securing the consensus from the SSD President, MYUM,
and the Conference group leaders.
Meeting with the Conference group, collecting written declaration and individual views about the issue.
Analysis and presentation of the findings.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Myanmar Union Mission disbanded 3500 Adventists on questionable ground. The MYUM leaders have accused
the Conference group on the ground such as doctrinal apostasy, rebellion against the church, insubordination,
unfaithfulness in returning tithe and offering, etc.
Chapter 2
SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS
Out of more than 3500 Adventists who have been disbanded, 275 Adventists from six local churches were
interviewed. Followings are the Conference groups answer and explanation on the issues raised by MYUM
leaders.
Emergence of the Crisis
2001: Myanmar Union Mission held it Session in Yangon during December 10-14. The Union leaders introduce a
strange procedure to nominate the nominating Committee without the approval of the delegates. The UMM
delegates complained about it to Pr. Tin Tun, but in vain.
The same kind of procedure was arbitrarily introduced by the Union leaders at the UMM Triennial Session
which was held at Kyuthonbin, Kalemyo in January, 2002.
2002: January 29, MYUM arbitrarily voted a resolution for the closure of ATI ( Adventist Theological Institute)
which had been operated for four years (since 1998) under mutual agreement between the MYUM and UMM
(voted 97-085, 086).

After announcing the closure of ATI, the new president began to attack to the students of the Institute and
supporters of it. Because of this, church members began to doubt about the leadership of UMM and MYUM.
2003: The Union leaders have express their negative responses to church members complaint about the
election, the closure of ATI, and promotion of achievement to Conference status.
However, the visits of SSD officials narrowed down the gap that the MYUM/UMM and the Conference
promoters could reach a mutual agreements to step forward for the Conference status unitedly despite of the
crisis of 2001 and 2002.
Unfortunately the gap remains unabridged and became widen that the crisis became more intensified under
the new leadership of the Union because of their refusal to fulfill their own promises (June, July, Sept, and Nov) at
the Session of MYUM (December 2-5, 2003) and their denial to comply with the SSD Policy regarding the election
in UMM Session (December 29-31, 2003).
2004: In order to justify all the failures of promises made by the Union Leaders mentioned above, the Union and
Mission leadership consecutively voted resolutions against the Conference promoters and elevated the issues to
the government officials instead of arranging dialogue to get a solution for the problems. This heightened church
members distrust in the leadership of MYUM and UMM.
2005: Some church members in abroad who were very much concerned about this crisis seek way to solve the
problem by proposing to have a dialogue for reconciliation. The proposal was accepted by the leaders of both
parties (MYUM and MAC). During that situation, Pr. Muller (President of MYUM) circulated a letter of confession
for his mistakes in election (of 2001 and 2003) among few church members but refused to address the leaders of
MAC. Instead of making arrangement for dialogue proposed by the above mentioned concerned church
members, he unaltered MYUM planned agenda for the disbandment had clogged all arrangements of dialogue,
but only resulted the disbandment of 17 churches which comprised more than 3500 Adventists in January 18,
2006.
1.

Regarding apostasy: The Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship (MBCF) is not a church, but an
evangelical Fellowship in Myanmar. Registration in the MBCF was not doctrinal apostasy. There is no
doubt that the Conference group accepted the 28 fundamental doctrines of SDA Believes. There is no
evidence that the Conference group have deviated/departed from Adventist doctrines in their belief and in
their practice. It is a flimsy excuse by MYUM to disband 3500 precious souls on this ground.

2.

Regarding policies and church organization: The Conference group accepts The Church Manual and
all the Constitutional by-laws and Working Policies of the SSD/GC.

3.

Regarding the mission of the Church: The Conference group believes that they have a special
message (the three angels message Matt 28:19-20; Rev 14:6 12) to preach to the world. Especially they
concentrate to evangelize among the non-Christians in Myanmar.

4.

Regarding Tithe and offering: The Conference group wants to support the mission of the SDA church
with their means. They are ready to submit their tithe and offerings to the SSD. The Conference welcomes
and will work with Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD) especially to control the tithe and offerings. They
requested the SSD to make a special arrangement for the same.

5.

6.

Regarding Administration and leadership of the Union: The Conference groups have no confidence
and trust in the leadership of MYUM and UMM because of inconsistency and lack of moral ascendancy.
Regarding CPC/UMC/MAC: The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) has evolved gradually and known as
Upper Myanmar Conference (UMC) after MYUM arbitrarily voted a resolution (UMM EC voted No 2003-090) to
disband the Conference group on December 29-31, 2003, and now it stands as Myanmar Adventist Conference
of SDA (MAC) due to the MYUM leaders refusal to accept the offer made by CPC for unity and reconciliation.
Instead of accepting the offer of unity, the MYUM leaders elevated the issue to the secular government (UMM
resolution 017, 018-2004 of April 6-7, 2004). This action cast serious doubt on their sincerity to reconcile with
CPC. At the earlier stage, MAC never intended to separate from MYUM. But it is the MYUM which separated
itself from MAC. Since then MAC no longer has desire of returning into the fold of Myanmar Union Mission.

7.

Regarding disbandment: They (MAC members) respect the resolution of duly elected representatives of
the church. However, since there was no representative from Conference promoting churches in the
Session of 2006, they (MAC members) do not recognize the disbandment for the following reasons: (a)
MAC members were not invited (b) travel expense for the Session was not provided to MAC members by
the Local Mission and (c) the MYUM leaders replaced duly elected delegates with their own men.
Therefore MAC members saw it as unconstitutional and refused to recognize the disbandment.

8.

Regarding denial to meet the SSD leaders in September 2005: MAC leaders are always willing to
have a dialogue to settle the issues and ever willing to meet SSD leaders. However, during the SSD
Presidents visit to the Headquarter of UMM in May 2-4, 2004, MAC leaders were not able to meet them
because no official arrangement had been made.

9.

Regarding the Accusation Reports Sent to the Government: The Conference group said they never
initiated such reports. Already the Mission leaders had elevated the issue of the church to the government
as early as January 2004 while the Conference groups were totally ignorant about such conspiracies
against them. It came to their attention only in early January 2005 when the government officials came to
them (Conference group) for investigation about the issue and asked them to submit a written explanation
about the reports sent by Mission group. The opinion of Conference group is that any issue related to the
church should be settled within the church and not in the government court or office.

10. Advantage and disadvantage on separation from MYUM

Advantages: Conference group experience the protection and the providence of God in ministry.
Less dependence on Mission for moral and financial support. Every individual member is valued for the service of
God.
Less autocratic in leadership and less bureaucracy in ministry.
Disadvantages: Lost of trust in the leadership of MYUM, and lost of dependence on the Mission.
Retrospect and Prospect

The Conference group holds the spreading of the gospel news as a primary goal. Unfortunately, the political in-fighting
within the church seriously undermined the growth of the church in Myanmar Union Mission. It was the Myanmar Union
Mission leaders who demonized and ostracized the Conference groups aspiration for church growth in Myanmar. MAC
envisions spreading of the three angels messages throughout Myanmar. It sees unity as an important factor to achieve
its vision. It also believes in dialogues and reconciliation to settle differences with MYUM. However, a pattern of
misdeeds, lack of leadership ability, dishonesty, lust for power and position, lack of Christian ethics and moral
ascendancy, lack of credibility, and lack of burden for lost souls have caused lost of trust in the present Union
leadership. MAC is praying for the rising of a godly, trustworthy, and credible leader(s) who will unite the church to
proclaim Jesus throughout Myanmar.

Conclusion
The only solution to the issue in Myanmar Adventist Church is to recognize Conference Status as earlier as
possible. Losing one soul is very painful in the side of God and I have a strong concern to loose 3500 proconference souls. As one of the church elder, I suggest you to consider recognition of Conference Status in
Myanmar.
Chapter 3
Voices from Church Members
A brief explanation about membership in Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship (MBCF)
This is a brief explanation regarding the prevailing misunderstanding about the Conference groups association
with (registration in) MBCF.
Myanmar Union Mission (MYUM) leaders began to stamped out Conference aspiration and its promoters by
attacking them verbally since 2002, and by taking arbitrary actions right after the Triennial Session of the Upper
Myanmar (UMM) which was held on 29 -31 December 2003. Since 2002 MYUM leaders have shown a pattern of
inconsistency and failure to fulfill their promises which seriously eroded their credibility as moral and spiritual
leaders of the church. The following chronology of events gives a glimpse of the leaders inconsistency and lack
of moral ascendancy.
1.

December 2-5, 2003: MYUM leaders blocked all possible diplomatic approaches made by the CPC for
the achievement of Conference status and for the unity of the church. Moreover, the MYUM arbitrarily
proposed to vote for the disbandment of the Conference group at the Triennial Session of UMM which was
held during December 29-31, 2003.

2.

January 1, 2004: MYUM/UMM officially declared the disbandment of the Conference promoters during
the month of April after they have confirmed the disbandment on April 6-7, 2004 (UMM Voted No. 017,
018-2004) and then proceeded the issue to the government.

Due to these actions, the CPC proposed to name as the Upper Myanmar Conference of Seventh-day Adventist on 16
January 2004 only after all possible diplomatic approaches made by the CPC had failed.

3.

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February 2004: Pr. Muller Kyaw, MYUM President, delegated the Special Power of Attorney (SP) to the
UMM officers so that they could proceed the issue of the church to the Criminal Courts. (We

believe issues of the church should be settled within the church. We were very sad to see our spiritual
father having no second thought about bringing his sheep to criminal courts).
4.

April 19, 2004: after disbandment of Conference promoters (Ref No.1) Pr. Min Lwin, the President of
Upper Myanmar Local Mission, publicly declared the Conference group as an illegal religious body which is
not related to SDA Church. Copies of his letter were distributed among all levels of the Ministry of Religious
Affairs and also submitted to the Governments Ministry of Home Affairs.

5.

May 18, 2004: Pr. Neng Khan Suan, the church pastor of Tonzang Township sued the Conference gospel
team as criminals and requested Township police and authorities to arrest the Conference gospel team.

6.

September 2004: Pr. Samuel Thein, the circle pastor of Kachin State, with the help of policemen and
village chief padlocked the SDA worship house at Mayan Village despite heartfelt pleas by church
members not to do so.

7.

October 5, 6, 2004: Tual Khan Mang, the church pastor at Sawbuayeshin submitted a written request to
the village council and Township council for the closure of the church building and the churchs school.

8.

October 7, 2004: Tonzang church building was padlocked by the mission pastor Neng Khan Suan,
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following Pr. Kai Khan Khuals (the Secretary of Upper Myanmar Local Mission) fax message on 4
October. (A fax copy was kept for documentary evidence).

9.

October 25, 2004: Pr. Min Lwin requested to Mayan Village Council to help protect the Mayan SDA
worship house from the present use by the Conference group there for their worship purpose.(The whole
Church of Mayan belong to the Conference group)

10. October 29, 2004: Pr. Muller Kyaw, MYUM President, sent a written request to the Chairman of
Sawbuayeshin Village Council that he might dissolve the Conference group.
11. November 22, 2004: Pr. Muller Kyaw submitted a written request to the Township Religious Director to
dissolve the Conference group on criminal ground. (Copy of notarial translation of Elder Mullers letter is
attached)
12. December 12, 2004: Pum Za Lian, a Mission loyalist who himself relayed publicly about his acceptance of
3 million kyats( 3000 US$) from Pr. Memory Tun, the Secretary of MYUM, padlocked the church at Pinlon,
Kalemyo.
13. February 12, 2005, July 19, and August of 2005: UMM leaders constantly submitted reports and requests
to Township and District, even to the Central office of the SPDC that they might close down the churches
of Conference groups and their Bible schools.
Due to this kind of offensive attacks by the MYUM/UMM, it was seen necessary to have a legal protection,
therefore Mr. Cin Sian Pau (Conference group member) secured a certificate of membership in the Myanmar
Biblical Christian Fellowship(MBCF). The Conference groups association with MBCF has nothing to do with
doctrinal disagreement with the world-wide Adventist church. Contrary to malicious rumors, the Conference group
wholly embraces all fundamental doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

MBCF is the largest national Evangelical Fellowship in Myanmar and its basic stand is to encourage selfsupporting, self-governing, and self-propagating efforts in ministry. (Dr. Michael Chong Luai, Myanmar
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Theological Association, MBCF 30 Anniversary Magazine, vol 1, 2005-2006, p. 112.)
Kham Khen Pau, Vice-Chairman
Myanmar Adventist Conference
Voices from church members
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March 5, 2006
Dear Sir,

1.

I had endeavored in church planting for five years on my own expenses and could established churches
without any financial aid from the Mission. I love the church and its mission.

2.

I was one of the Conference promoters visiting from church to church. During my visits Mr. Biak Chawnna
from a Lushai sub clan of the Chin wanted to know about privileges for them (job, positions, etc.) in
exchange for their joining with the Conference group. Since it was only a promotion toward achievement of
Conference status, frankly speaking, I could not assure and promise him of such things. The Lushai
members were then reluctant to take part in this endeavor despite a few who actively participated in this
movement.

3.

Regarding Mr. Kai Za Dals Leadership:

The Conference promotion was initiated by lay members. Since Mr. Kai Za Dal is an educated person with rich
background of experience in denominational services, the lay people entrusted this auspicious task of leadership
to him for the time being.
4. SSD President Visit:
SSD President visited my church and gave a speech. At the end of his speech I requested to exchange my
thanks for his visit, but even a single minute was not granted to me by the MYUM leaders who accompanied him.
Therefore, till today, I am sure that he is not truly informed about the issue of our church.
May God bless each one of us that love may prevail in our beloved church.
Nang Chin Khen, Elder
Tahan (B) SDA Church
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Because of lack of love for souls, discriminations, attempts to destroy church members by might of the State,
we are sure that the leadership denied any reformation in the church. I have no trust in them so we joined
Conference groups. We enjoyed being a member of that group.
Tuan Khan Cin, Elder
SDA Church, Cikung
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PAANGPI SDA CHURCH
10/3/2006
Reason why we are not willing to join MYUM/Upper Myanmar Mission:
1.

I believe growth is a Biblical mandate. Only about 20,000 Adventists in this Myanmar Union after 104
years indicates a very slow pace of growth. Therefore I believe a satisfactory level of growth will occur
under the leadership of Conference.

2.

Conference status was officially applied since 1987. But MYUM leaders have never forwarded the
proposals to the Division despite verbal promises. (They were not faithful to their promises). If a
satisfactory level of growth does not occur under the leadership of Conference, I will be willing to join the
Mission groups again.

Lian Khaw Hau,

Paangpi Quarter, Kalemyo
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Church buildings were dedicated to God for spiritual uplifting purpose. But the Mission leaders attempted to
confiscate the churches by force so that no Conference members could worship in them. Bible schools operated
by the Conference group were closed down by the MYUM/UMM leaders. To accomplish all these things they seek
help from the local government authorities, and the police forces. Gods money was wasted for such attempts to
destroy the Conference promotion instead of spending it in winning many lost souls. That is the reason why I have
no trust in MYUMs leadership and I could not support them.
Name withheld
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9/3/2006
Dear Elder Sangchia,
Great thanks to you for your love for us. During the Presidency of Pr. Thang Siangh in Upper Myanmar Local
Mission, every church was assigned to conduct at least 15 evangelistic efforts. As the result, the membership of
the church grew significantly. Unfortunately his term was cut short into only 2 years (before due date) by MYUM.
A College level Bible school was inaugurated at Pyin Oo Lwin by mutual agreement between the Union and
Mission Executive Committee during the leadership of Pr. Kham Khen Pau (the President) and Pr. Gin Lian
Pau(the Education Director). But newly elected MYUM officers harshly enforced to close down the college
contrary to their previous promises to recommend it to the SSD.
Plus Two program (2 years pre-college program) was started in Anderson Adventist Seminary, Tedim, Chin
State but terminated by Pr. Kenneth Suanzanang. Reach International Fund was diverted to another student from
the original recipients merely because they belong to Conference group or attend the Revival meeting held by
them. Conference promoters were disfellowship without sufficient reasons. Mission leadership has no qualm to
tell lies in their attempt to destroy Conference aspiration.
For these reasons I have no trust in MYUM/UMM leadership. So I joined the Conference group.
Pum Khan Kham
Pyidawtha SDA Church
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REASON WHY I REFUSED TO JOIN THE MISSION GROUP
The Myanmar Adventist church had been operated under the administration of MYUM for more than a century now.
The Union leadership has become more and more dictatorial, autocratic, and position seeking. MYUM employees were
involved in unethical sideline business. Discrimination of social status, race, and cruelty has become the norm in
dealing with members and in dealing with any issue in the church.

The Conference is more spiritual, more supportive, less bureaucratic, and less dependent on Mission for
ministry.
For these reasons I joined the Conference group. I accept all 28 fundamental doctrines. I want to support the
church, and be part of the world-wide church.
Name withheld
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WHY I WILL NOT RETURN TO MISSION

1.

2.

Because of MYUM leaders constant attacks and false reports against Adventist members to government
authorities. And also I did not see sufficient reasons to disfellowship more than 3500 Adventists just
because they aspired to achieve Conference status.
Because MYUM leaders arbitrarily closed down Bible schools that were operated by local churches.

Name withheld
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Attention: GC leaders and SSD leaders
C/o Elder Sangchia
Dear Sir,
1.

I and my family are SDA members who believe and hold 28 fundamental belief of SDA and we are happy
attending Church services. At the beginning we were neither supporters of mission nor conference. But
every Sabbath our church (Paangpi SDA Church, Kalay) pastor, mission workers and pro-mission
members kept criticized Conference group from the pulpit, instead of preaching the gospel news. We
attend to church regularly because we long to hear Gods words and not to hear criticism. It becomes
irritating in our ears and this is the major turning point why we support Conference.

2.

Another reason is the mission church leaders instead of finding a solution to the current problem, they
gave reports to the government offices to punish the pro-conference. I have a feeling that Church matter
should be solved within the church alone and it should not be taken to the secular court or office. Because
we (mission and conference) are one family, all are SDA members. Mission plus Conference is Seventh
Day Adventists. I want you to let our MYUM/ UMM leaders understand about this. This kind of worldly
action of our leaders make we, the lay members distrust on them.

3.

MYUM/ UMM leaders disband the Conference support churches and its members by announcing that
only if you submit your tithe and offerings to Myanmar Union Mission, we will accept you again to the SDA
organization. According to you, is this the way the SDA church leaders have to speak to their church
members? We, pro-Conference have submitted faithfully our tithe and offerings to Conference churches
and we want to handover these to the SDA organization(SSD), we the members do not have trust on the
Myanmar Union Mission, so we had requested the SSD President to make a special arrangement for this
purpose(to collect these) but so far it is not materialized.

4.

Under the mission leadership, after 100 years of Adventist message spread in Myanmar there is only
24000 Adventists while other Christian denominations in Myanmar grow rapidly. This shows negligence
from our church leaders or lack of motivation to the mission workers may be the leaders engaged more
with other things and not to win many souls. I am not saying all but most of them. But there are handful
mission workers who have sense of mission. By seeing this I feel that there is a need to change leaders
and leadership style. That is why we support Conference.

5.

I strongly feel that SSD leaders open their ears only for MYUM/UMM and closed their ears for Conference
group. Whenever SSD officials or leaders visit Myanmar, it is MYUM leaders who received them first from
Yangon International Airport and entertain them and shown a good hospitality to them. But by receiving
this kind of hospitality does not mean that SSD leaders should show partiality in their dealing with and in
solving the current problem or issues of (Mission and Conference) in Myanmar. I want unity in the SDA
organization in Myanmar and as a lay member my earnest request to SSD leaders is that please act as a
big brother in our SDA family of Myanmar and listen equally to both side stories without showing partiality.
Because SSD leaders are Gods ordained ministers and you are not secular leaders, God gave you
responsibilities to take care of us (His sheep) in a spiritual manner and not in a worldly manner. We
Conference members and leaders have grieviances too and lend your ears to us. Dont wash your hand in
this problem, and be a Godly mediator.

6.

We, the pro-conference about 3500 Adventist are disfellowship by the MYUM/UMM by saying that the
world SDA organization has disfellowship you all. Is this true or false? After hearing messages from SDA
members from many parts of the world praying for us (Conference members), I realized that it is MYUM
who disfellowship us and not the world SDA organization. This is the way how MYUM leaders cheated on
its fellow church members. This make me lost of trust on their leadership and I feel that MYUM/UMM
leaders under-estimate conference members and think we are a fool. I feel this type of our church leaders
let Satan rule their mind to divide Gods sheep and we the world SDA church need to pray hard for our
Myanmar Union leaders so that the Holy Spirit should guide them in their action in accordance with Gods
plan.

7.

Instead of appreciating them, the pensions of three retired MYUM Pastors, Pr. Daniel Nangno, Pr. Thang
Khan Dal and Pr. Lal Kho Pau were cut off for five months as a punishment by MYUM/UMM leaders on the
ground that they support Conference group and in order not to deviate to other denomination, they take
care of the spiritual life of about 3500 Adventists disfellowship by their shepherds (MYUM/UMM leaders).
These pastors have served the church faithfully for more than 30 years and they are genuine servants of
God.

8.

I also want the SSD leaders to aware that Upper Myanmar (Kalay Myo) is not a restricted zone; many
missionaries from other denominations came to this place freely. There are flights every week and it is not
a risky town to conduct a dialogue for reconciliation with both the parties (mission and conference). It may
not be a fun to arrange this kind of dialogue but it is a necessity for churchs unity and if you have a sense
of mission and feel sorry for the 3500 precious souls disfellowship by the MYUM, kindly arrange for
reconciliation.

9.

MYUM President has confessed his fault in the election of 2001 and 2003 by circulating a pamphlet
among the SDA Churches. If any of the SDA church members make a mistake or committed a sin, action
is taken by the church by giving punishment (eg. Disciplinary action according to the situation) but why this
is not apply on our MYUM President because he conducted wrong election intentionally, this is against the
policy of the SDA Church. I wonder why punishment is applied only on lay members or ordinary mission
workers and not on church leaders of Myanmar. The problem (Mission and Conference) begins mainly with
wrong election conducted by MYUM President and he is the culprit so why are we still keeping him as
MYUM President?

10. Last, but not the least, I would like to mention that I and my fellow conference members are not interested
in other denomination. We will remain faithful in Seventh-day Adventist Church

Organization, even though MYUM/UMM leaders have disfellowship us. We pray to God in unity and have a
strong believe that our names are not erased in the Book of Life in Gods Kingdom.
Signature:
Mr. Neng Hau Thang
Paangpi SDA Church, Kalay Myo
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REASONS WHY I REFUSE TO BE UNDER MYUM/UMM LEADERSHIP
1.

MYUM Mission leaders lack love for souls.

2.

MYUM/UMM leaders grossly violated the SSD Working Policies.

3.

Relentless efforts to stamp out the Conference promoters by reporting them to all levels of government
authorities and to criminal courts.

Vungh Za Do
Myothit, Kalemyo
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11/3/2006
From Paangpi Church
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

Discriminations of social status and racism within MYUM/UMM leadership.

MYUM Mission workers taunted church members that their salary will not be reduced or cut off even if all
the church members stop supporting them with their tithe and offerings because they are supported by the
Division and the GC (this shows their uncaring attitude upon Gods flock and it also shows their lust for
position and power).
Pastors never visited church members who needed spiritual care.
Discrimination by MYUM/UMM in disbursing the Reach International fund.
In Contrary to dictatorial leadership of Mission leaders, there is a shared responsibility within the
members in Conference leadership.

Zam Khan Khup

Paangpi SDA Church
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REASON WHY WE REFUSE TO RETURN TO MISSION

I and my family joined the Conference group solely because the Mission leaders are too cruel and autocratic
in dealing with members and in handling problems of the church.
Sian Khan Mang
Elder of Cikung SDA Church
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1.

I conducted evangelistic meeting at Khaikam village in 1997 and 30 souls were converted. 22 souls were
converted in Saikhua village, in July 23, 2000; 6 souls in Myaungsong village in 12/5/2002; 6 souls in
Pyinkhonggyi in 12/5/2005; 12 souls in Kanmagyi village in 8/4/2004; 8souls in Zozang village in
12/5/2002; and 7 souls in Indaingale village in 10/5/2005.

2.

Mission workers tried to take credit for themselves for the results of my evangelism and told the newly
converted souls that they will not be saved unless they belong to the Mission.

3.

Ordained ministers in UMM refused to officiate baptismal rites to people who have been won to Christ as
the result of evangelistic meetings conducted by Conference group. Not only did they refuse to officiate
baptismal services, they condemned me for performing baptismal services for souls who have been won to
Christ.

Mr. Hmun Ling

Lay Evangelist
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(11/32006)
REASONS WHY I REFUSE TO JOIN THE UMM/MYUM:
1.

UMM leaders publicly promised to step forward for achieving conference status by letter (circular dated
18/7/2003) and verbally on 24/8/2003, but acted contrary to their own promises by attacking the
Conference promoters.

Min Lwin, UMM President circulated a letter that appeal for unity for the achievement of conference status on
January 6, 2005. But he himself led to vote for disbandment of his sheep three times.
2. Mission leaders violated policies
Local Mission leaders and MYUM leaders circulated a message of regret for their mistakes they have done ( by
Kenneth Suanzanang on 18/7/2003, by Min Lwin on 6/1/2006, and by Pr. Muller Kyaw on 31/10/2005) but they
took a firm stand against members till today.

3.

4.

They havent shown their love toward their sheep. They disbanded their sheep three times instead of
winning them back to the fold with love.
Mission workers locked up church buildings and closed down Bible schools at the following places:
1.
2.

Pinlong Kalaymyo
Mayan Village, Moekaung Township, Kachin State

3.

Teinkayah, Tamu Township (Mission leaders reported to the government authorities and then it
was closed down.
4.
Khampat Town, Tamu District (the same case with that of Theinkayah)
5.

MYUM/UMM Leaders always gave warning to any mission worker who merely sympathizes Conference
group.

6.

MYUM/ UMM withheld money for retirement fund for Pr. Daniel Nangno, a retiree of MYUM Ministerial
Dept. Secretary, and Lal Khaw Pau for five months merely because they joined the Conference group.

7.

Mission leaders refused to disburse Reach Fund to recipients who merely belong to Conference group,
and transferred the money to the account of their favored students. Before disbursement of funds a
recantation or an affidavit from the recipients is required to prove that he or she is pro-mission.

8.

Mission pastors demand rebaptism as a condition for the Conference group in order to join back with
UMM/MYUM. This condition is bereft of Biblical justification.

9.

Mission pastors preached that God no longer judge people on the basis of the Ten Commandments but He
directly judge against the Conference groups as He did in the time of Moses.

10. Pr. Zen Do Lian heralded that the Conference promoters will not be saved by God.
11. Mission leaders gave false informations to foreign missionaries about Kalemyo as a restricted area so
that they could not visit churches up there. But Kalaymyo is one of the tourist centers in Myanmar hosting
many foreigners from other Christian denominations.
Eg: Elder Don Forkenberg came to visit Kalemyo in 2001. But MYUM personnels diverted his trip. The excuse
was that there was no flight. But there were four flights in a week to Kalemyo.
Kai Lun Mang
Pinlon-Kalemyo SDA Church
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A FEW NUGGETS FOR CONFERENCE ASPIRATION

1.

The Myanmar SDA Conference abides by the GC Guidelines in all manner of Beliefs and Practices, and
adheres to the worldwide SDA Church. This is its passion, its lifestyle plus.

2.

It is good, and it is better, and still it is best, to encourage members to make necessary changes
as per policy and method, to meet the challenges of current trend of evangelization, rather than
intimidating, evil surmising, condemning, threatening, and even anathemizing those who aspire to a more
concerted move. The Myanmar SDA Church has so many things to update to be counted as a working
church.
For who hath despiseth the day of small things?

Perfection and sufficiency seldom or never comes or happens overnight.

3.

Why does the Myanmar Union of SDAs detest Self-supporting scheme? The answer is lurking in the
question below- No. 4 .

4.

One of our Division Presidents asked one of our former Myanmar Union President if he would like to
rejoin the Southern Asia Division at least twice.

5.

To feel complacent with an almost stalemate success is alarming. It will spell a crime to neglect
opportunities for progress and success.

6.

President Dr. Otis C. Edwards dropped a few meaningful worlds for us just prior to his permanent return
home
Attempt to attain to a Union Conference Status by year 2000.

I feel condemned, and ashamed, because year 2000 had swung away 6 years ago. And we appear
retrograde or stand-still.
Name withheld
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REASONS WHY I REFUSE TO BE UNDER MYUM/UMM LEADERSHIP
Application for conference status was submitted to the Division(FED) through the proper channel in 1987, and in
1992. But the Union objected.
th

In 7 January 2003, about 2500 member of Adventist in Upper Myanmar discussed for the achievement of
conference status. As the result of three full days meeting they voted to submit an application for Conference
status.
th

In 29 April, 2003 Dr. GT Ng encouraged to proceed it through the UMM EC and lay unitedly.
In 22-25th September, 2003 SSD President Elder Gulfan, Jr. also encouraged and gave instruction positively
toward the achievement of Conference status. Pr. Kai Khan Khual the Secretary of Upper Myanmar Local

Mission, publicly promised to the audience (about 300) that he himself will take necessary steps toward
Conference status.
January 1, 2004. UMM EC voted to disfellowship the leaders of the Conference Planning Committee as their first
step of offensive attack against the Conference. It was known as Vote No. 011-015-2004.
April 7, 2003 UMM-EC voted (No 2004-017, 018) to disfellowship or disband the Conference groups. Territorial
assignment for the implementation was as follows:
Pr. Min Lwin to initiate all necessary actions against them in Tonzang district
Pr. Kai Khan Khual in Kale and Tamu district
Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin in Tiddim district
21/5/2004 Gospel Teams of Conference were reported to village Council of SPDC at Zampi village that they might
be fined 50,000 Ks. But God intervened to protect us in time.
24/5/2004. 8:00pm:Mission pastor Neng Khan Suan agitated village authorities to fine the Conference gospel
team at Zampi village and again threatened the Gospel team to be killed in Cikha.
7/10/2004 Tonzang church building was locked down by the circle pastor. He also reported us to be criminal
victims to the Township Police and to the Military Intelligence, and to the Township SPDC that might imprisoned
us or severely fine.
12/12/2004 Pinlon-Kalay church building, and school building were padlocked and watched day and night by Pum
Za Lian. But it was re-opened on 24/12/2004 by the order of the Chairman of Township Council.
TO THE CRIMINAL COURTS
1. 30/7/2004: Van Pe Oo a mission employee now in the Union office and Gin Do Pau, the church pastor,
requested the Ward authorities of Kalaymyo town to grant them authority to take over all the said building.
2. 4,5,6/10/2004: Gin Do Pau, repeatedly submitted a request to local civil authorities that they might grated him
to take over and control the Church building at Sawbuayeshin.

3. 22/11/2004: MYUM President Pr. Muller Kyaw submitted a written request to the Township Director of
Religious Affair in Kalemyo that he might fine and dissolve the Conference groups, as the victims of religious
criminals.
4. 6/2/2005: Mission leadership submitted a request to the Township Council that they might dissolve the
Conference along with their church schools.
5. 7/2/2005: The UMM officers requested the Government authorities that the school buildings and church
buildings, and telephone might be taken up by the state.

6.

8/2/2005: Gin Do Pau repeatedly submitted reports against the Conference.

7. 9/2/2005: Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin, the Edu.Dir.of UMM submitted a request to the Township and District councils
of Tiddim, Kale, and Tamu that they might close down all the church schools of the Conference groups.(As the
result two Elementary Bible schools at Khampat Town and Teinkayah village are being closed down by local
authorities)
8. 12/5/2005: Pr. Lal Chawnna, the Circle pastor of Tamu district, accompanied by the village chief and the
Township Police went to Yangngophai (Yee Aye village) to dismantle the church building there.
9. 19/7/2005: Using an artificial document to be from the Central State Peace and Development Council, Pr. Kai
Khan Khual, Pr. Myin Lwin, Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin, and Pr. Ngin Do Pau falsely accused us at the District Council
office to be victims of criminal trespass.
10. 18/8/2005: MYUM/UMM leadership again submitted a report against the Conference to be criminal trespass of
church buildings, and their related compounds. Authorities concerned assigned the Divisional personnels to
inquire about it. As the result we were summoned for hearing.
11. 2/11/2005 We are again summoned by the government authorities to appear and gave oral defense before
the Chairman of Township Council, the District Council, the District Attorney, the Township Religious Affairs, and
District Police officers due to mission leaders false accusations us of religious criminals who have been expelled
from churches and schools for liable of punishment. But thanks to the Lord for He was our Rock for refuge in
times of need.
MYUM/UMM LEADERS LOST LOVE FOR SOULS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

They disfellowship Conference group three times.

Promotion of position of in cash was practices toward workers outstanding in against the Conference.
Destroyed ATI with the expenses about 20 million kyats of Gods money.
No social services to members who belong to conference.
Reach International Fund was being cut off to recipient students who belong to Conference.

6.

Refused to accept church chosen delegates from Conference churches against SSD Working Policies on
Receiving Representatives and despite of SSD instruction to invite and all churches regardless of
Conference or Mission for 2006 UMM Session. (Eg: Chantagyi and Pyidawtha B, Yangngophai etc..)
7.
An ordained Minister heralded that Conference should not be welcome in the house of Missions.
THEOLOGICAL APOSTASIES
1.
2.
3.
4.

They make Tithe as test of fellowship against the Church Manual

They proclaimed that Conference will not be saved by God.
They preached that God never judges accordingly to the law but directly.
They accused that conference groups are Gods enemies

For theses reasons I and my family have no trust in the Leadership of MYUM and UMM. Therefore will not
return to the Mission, but remain faithful to all the Fundamental Doctrines of SDA, it Organizations, its by laws,
and mission of the Church.

Thang Za Pau, Ex Elder,

Pinlon-Kalay SDA Church
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My Position:
1.

I accept the 27 fundamental believes, the Church Manual, Bylaws and Constitution, and the SOP, and
etc.,

2.

I want to support the world church with my tithe and offerings. I strongly disappointed to support
MYUM/UMM because they spent Gods money for Court expenses against their sheep.
3.
I want to share my tithe and offerings that due to the world church via SSD.
4.
As MYUM/UMM acted violently toward us, we stop to support them financially.
5.

We registered in MBCF only for one year (2005) because of MYUM/UMM constantly reported against us
to the government.

6.

Since baptismal services were refused to us by the mission leaders, ordained elders were authorized to
perform or officiate it.

Langh Khan Suan, Elder, Pinlon, Kalaymyo SDA Church

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REASONS NOT TO JOIN THE UMM/MYUM
1.

MYUM/UMM leaders intentionally violated SSD policy in 2001 and 2003 election.

2.

Only pro-mission delegates were received by the leaders at the UMM Triennial Session January 18-21,
2006.

3.

Pastors claimed that though all members stop financial support, they will not lose their salary. For this I
lost my confidence and trust in them

4.

Adventists had been for more than a century in Myanmar with only over 20,000 memberships.
Conference system is better than Mission for growth.

5.

A Mission pastors proudly heralded that he would rather have his neck cut if Conference group get
salvation.

6.

Mission leaders submitted false informations and accusations to the Central Government of Myanmar that they
might dissolve us. It was contradicted with the teaching of Bible and Working Policies.

7.

Mission leaders withheld Reach International fund to recipient students merely because of joining the
Conference group by their parents.
8.
Mission leaders withheld pension to Pr. D. Nangno and Let Kho Pau
9.

We lost trust and confident in the leadership because of their effort to imprison the leaders of the
Conference group, and their attempt to locked up all the church buildings, and the schools.

10. In order to implement and fulfill their dream they plot to disband the leaders of Conference, by rejecting
delegates duly elected by the local churches, and replacing them with their own selected pro-mission
members in 2006.

11. Since they have disbanded us we no longer have relation with them.
12. We want to join any SDA organization except MYUM/UMM.
Name withheld
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CHANTHAGYI
8/3/2006
Elder Sangchia,
The Mission group treated us as Satanic, disbanded us twice in 2004, and 2006. During March 2006, they
again forced us to sign for compliance with them. They misinterpreted us to be apostasy.
There are 3390 faithful Conference Adventists, who are faithful to the 28 Fundamental doctrines of SDA. Yet
why the MYUM leaders disbanded such volume of Adventist Christians. Would God be happy with this kind of
things?
Mission leaders acted like wolves in sheepskin. MYUM leaders cheated the GC leaders in such a way that in
some cases MYUM applied new policies and rules to Conference group by saying the new policy or rule is from
GC.
I want to be part of the world church organization, but reluctant to be in UMM/MYUM leadership.
Thang Khan Dal, Elder,
Chanthagyi Church.
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Dear Sir,
For more than 12 years since 1974, we have been under the leadership of Mission. During this course we
have constructed two buildings for worship, 4 for church school, 5 for workers resident. All these buildings were
built on self-supporting basis. That is one of the achievements due to the instruction given by the UMM/MYUM
themselves.
The only thing we want to request the higher leaders is for recognition of us as fellow Adventists.
Name withheld
20

REASONS WHY I REFUSED TO JOIN UMM/MYUM ARE:

1.
2.
3.
4.

The way they officiate in election of Upper Myanmar Local Mission was not in accordance with the policy.
Debarment of pension/stipend for retirees.
Their main task was to disband Adventists members who have not complied with their egoism.
The way they disbursed Reach International Fund was questionable.

5.

UMM/MYUM have promoted to higher responsibilities for a mission worker who have outstanding
performance in offensive action against Conference groups.

6.

Mission leaders are presumptuously kind enough to the SSD officers and the GC officers but behind the
screen they brutally acted to their sheep.
7.
They disfellowship and terminated workers who are not yes man to them.
Tual Lian Dal
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15/3/2006
1.

Mission leaders are not mature in their leadership. They are dictatorial, oppressive, and pessimistic in
their actions.

2.

MYUM/UMM leaders have no vision for church growth. Had the leadership of Mission system be taken up
by angels, there would not have been problems. But when it was taken up by man of such nature, it
automatically turned out to be autocratic communism that caused thousands of souls perished in MYUM.
Thual Lian Thang

22
Dear Sir,
1.

Verbally, Mission leaders pretended to be supportive to Conference but they suppressed with might.

2.
3.
4.
5.

They said that the Conference group will not be saved by God, or they would rather have their necks cut
Mission group always try to disfellowship us.
I wonder whether God discriminates Conference group and Mission group in heaven or not.
Children of Conference group are not allowed in Mission operated Bible schools.

6.

Reach Fund was not disbursed to recipient students due to attending McNeilus Maranatha Christion
College (MMCC), a layman operated college.

7.

Pr. Lian Khan Dal lied that the Conference group in Yangon already banded their movement since the
Dorcas group there made a negotiation. Was it true or not?

8.

I belief that Only Adventist Church is a remnant church. I do not intend to join any other denomination at
all.

Cin Do Langh,

Chanthagyi
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9/3/2006
1.

MYUM is a Union mission for many years. Conference status is a desirable one and 18 out of 24
household in Chanthagyi support the Conference. We have been self-supporting for many years in
operation of our church school, etc.

2.

Mission leaders in MYUM herald that Conference will not get into heaven. If so, does it mean that all
conferences in other countries are subject to doom?
3.
Reach Fund was withheld to students of conference group.
4.

Mission Circle leader, Pr. Lian Khan Dal told us that merely receiving of the Conference leaders as a
guest means committing a serious sin. But we always receive and treated Mission and Conference group
alike.

5.

Mission groups raged battle against the Conference group in MYUM. Please grant us permission to
reorganized so that misunderstanding between the two groups will be ceased and either group will not be
disturbed.

Name withheld
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REASONS WHY I PREFER TO JOIN CONFERENCE TO MISSION
1.

That workers and lay could participate in ministry of the church hand in hand. Due to the fear of losing
their position; MYUM leaders bribed Mission workers to take firm stand against the Conference status now.

2.

MYUM lost the love of God. Rather they are only eager to disfellowship souls for the sake of supporting
Conference.

3.
4.

MYUM leaders violated the SSD Working Policy in Sessions.

We, Chanthagyi church desperately discouraged of the actions of mission leaders in MYUM for many
reasons.

Eg: The Church pastor from the local mission allowed no one to occupy the pulpit or take part in Divine Service
Pr. Lian Khan Dal, the circle pastor heralded that grant to take part in church service to the Conference group
meant serious sin. Even receiving of their leaders as a guest also is a serious sin. We would like to know whether
such kind of teaching is biblical and Is this kind of teaching good to be entertained by Christian or not?.
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10/3/2006
WHY I WILL NOT RETURN TO THE MISSION
1.

As the MYUM leaders threatened us to be disfellowship for supporting the Conference, we are enforced
by the mission leaders to sign a form for a firm stand for the mission, and otherwise local church properties
will be confiscated by the Mission group.

2.

Racial discrimination is clearly seen through the actions of our mission pastors and the mission
employees.
3.
We have been operating a primary school for several years. We sent our tithe to the local Mission.
4.
We prefer the Conference to Mission.
Name withheld
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REASON WHY WE HESITATE IN MISSION
9/3/2006
1.
2.

That the Mission leaders said that Conference status is impossible in MYUM
That Mission leaders could spend more money in divisive measure or seeking mission loyalists.

3.

We, the mission group are being supplied everything we need to fight against the Conference aspiration.

4.

Even the SSD leaders believed everything what our pastor (mission employees) relayed to them about
the Conference group. Thanks for it, for we always are on the winners side.

5.

Since, we, the mission side, by the help of the government, the SSD, and MYUM are sure that
Conference status will never be achieved or recognized.

Name withheld
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13/3/2006
1.
2.
3.
4.

The Mission leaders cancelled Reach fund to the Conference group, then they transferred it for the
students who are pro-mission.
Mission workers who support to get Conference status are terminated from their denomination service.
Pension of two retirees was cut off by the Mission leaders due to their support in Conference group.
MYUM/UMM leaders repeatedly violate the SSD Policy and Church Manual intentionally.

5.

Local Church operated bible schools are closed down by the mission leaders. They threatened that such
schools which joined the conference group will be closed down by the government.

6.

The Mission leaders publicly heralded that failure to submit the tithe and offerings to the mission alone will
result in lost of salvation.

7.

The Mission leaders heralded that the Conference movement is a Satanic or a rebellion against God and
it is like Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.
8.
Baptismal services for Conference members were refused by the Mission leaders.
9.

The Mission pastors and leaders refused to visit Conference members and they failed to strengthen the
weak.

10. For these reasons mentioned above, I am sure that the Mission leadership is always pessimistic to church
growth while the Conference leadership encouraged to involve more lay members in ministry. Therefore I
join the Conference group.
Mr. Song Khan Zam
Head Deacon, Chanthagyi.
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Dear Sir,
I have been in SDA church for 44 years now. I accept the 66 books of the Bible, the 28 Fundamental Doctrines of
SDA church, EGWhite writings as SOP, the SDA Church Manual, and, Working Policies.

MYUM leadership is not trustworthy. It is like Saul of OT time that was jealous to David.
My Request:
MYUM has been under Mission leadership for more than 100 years having about 24000 members. Since
Conference status is one of the administrative goal of SDA church, I see the need of a paradigm shift in
leadership style and ministry for the advancement of the gospel in Myanmar.
Elder Sian Cin Zam
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REASON WHY I WILL NOT JOIN THE MISSION GROUP
Mission leaders harshly destroyed ATI kitchen, threatened students parents and mission employees that
if their children attend the Adventist Theological Institute (ATI), they will be dealt with a serious action.
2.
Mission leaders refused to comply with the SSD Policy in Sessions (Eg: 2001, 2003, and 2006).
1.

3.

One of a Mission pastor had secretly plot to place narcotic drugs and explosive weapon in the compound
of Mr. Kai Za Dal (Conference President), and then he plan to submit a report to the government official so
that he might be arrested as a victim of treason.

Name withheld
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13/3/2006
1.

Conference status was supported by lay members and mission workers alike at the time of the SSD
President visit to Kalaymyo in 2003. But Mission leaders extremely against the Conference group again
and MYUM leaders are not faithful to their words and promises, they are liar.

2.

Sabbath School quarterlies were discarded to Conference group. And pension was cut off for five months
to Pr. Daniel Nangno, a retired MYUM Ministerial Dept. Director

3.

Mission workers who are being neutral in this issue were wrongly accused for their support to the
Conference group. As a punishment, some of the conference support mission workers were transferred to
the remote areas without transfer allowances.

4.

Mission leaders threatened their fellow employees that their services will be terminated if their children
attend the Adventist Theological Institute (ATI).

. Name withheld
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PAANGPI CHURCH
Paangpi Church was organized into a church right after a series of evangelistic meeting conducted by Pr
Thang Siangh, the Union Evangelist, in 1987. The present location of the church was donated by elder Khual Za
Nang in 4/6/1988. A two storey building was constructed by the help of Mr. Kap Khan Hau(Ks 30,000), and
ADRA(50,000).
As it could no longer accommodate the increasing membership and students, a new building was erected by
the donation of Mr. Kap Lian Thang( Ks. 73.95 millions), Khual Za Nang, Kap Khan Hau from the Conference
group and Nang Khan Cin (zinc for roofing), Sian Suan Pau( a meter box), and Pau Suan Mung(all the pews in
the church).
Now we the pioneer donors of the said building are being disfellowship and are not allowed to worship in it
without sufficient reasons.
Sdxxxxxx xxxxxx Sdxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sd xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sd xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Niing Lun Mang Khual Za Nang Zam Khan Khup Khup Ngaih Thang,
Remark: Picture of the new Church building and list of donation attached as 29A,B,C

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REASON WHY I WILL NOT JOIN THE MISSION
1.

I was a Mission employee in UMM, with 15 years of denominational service.

2.

I attended ATI to upgrade my education. My daughter also attended ATI since 2000. As MYUM leaders
launched operation against Conference in 2002, those who have sympathy and remain to be neutral in this
issue were seriously dealt with (termination from employment). I was transferred to a remote area on my
own expense merely because of showing sympathy to Conference group. Again the UMM leaders blamed
me of allowing my daughter to serve in the local church Primary Bible School which is run by Conference
promoters. Then my service was terminated by UMM.

3.

Such kind of MYUM leadership is not spiritual. I have no trust in them, and no more willingness to be an
employee under their leadership.

Some important points:

1.

MYUM/UMM officially inaugurated ATI in 1998. But hastily closed down by force in 2002 despite of
improving it. They are not truthful to their promises.

2.

UMM President, Kenneth Suanzanang, threatened and bribed(by giving 15,000 Kyats) the students to
stop attending ATI .

3.

Mission leaders submitted false accusations about the Conference promoters and Mr. Kai Za Dal to the
government authorities so that they might stamped out the Conference and locked him up.
4.
Mission leaders paid divisive visits to local churches (to discourage and to divide church members).
5.
Mission leaders did not allowed conference students to attend mission operated schools
6.

Although MYUM/UMM leaders presumptuously expose themselves to be supportive verbally by saying

had it were through the proper channel we would have been support it , but they stubbornly refused to fill
up the Self study form for Conference Status.

7.

Leaders of Conference group are firstly disfellowshiped in 2004, and then disband the Conference
members twice in 2004, and 2006.

Due to these kind actions done by Mission leaders I have no trust in their leadership. But I accepted all the 28
doctrines of SDA.
Thawng Za Hau
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1.

I have been in SDA for 45 years. I have never experienced any discrimination between Mission and
Conference.

2.

As the Mission operated schools rejected admission to my children because my children hold transfer
Certificates from a self-supporting school (Conferences operated bible schools), I have no choice but to
admit them in the nearest Government School. I am facing a problem now because they have to attend
classes on Sabbath.

3.

Again the mission leaders disfellowship us. I was confused about the Mission or the Conference. Were
the Conference people not Seventh-day Adventists? I am neither a mission nor a Conference loyalist but a
Seventh-day Adventist Christian.

Name withheld
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FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS I JOIN THE CONFERENCE GROUP
1.
2.
3.

Growth in the Mizoram Conference is a practical instance for MYUM in church growth.
For this reason I prefer Conference system to Mission
The Lord will be happy in soul winning than disbandment of thousands without proper reasons.

4.

I want to see and feel love and unity in church leadership. Without it racial discriminations prevailed in the
church administration.
5.
Giving would rather expand the kingdom of God than receiving.
6.
For these reasons I want to support Conference leadership to enlarge the tent of God.
Thuam Go Nang
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TAHAN SOUTH
12/3/2006
1.

MYUM leaders created a debarment policy against the Spicer Memorial College (SMC) graduates in early
90s. Most of the SMC graduates were from Upper Myanmar. They have to produce a Ministerial Training
Certificate in order to be eligible for church employment. This shows discrimination practiced by MYUM
leaders.

2.

There are only about 20,000 memberships in more than a century. A radical change or paradigm change
is deeming necessary for church growth. Some workers heralded that although the present members are
completely disbanded from the church their monthly salaries would not be decreased or deducted. This is
a symptom of lack of love for soul but love for money.

3.

The Union leaders enforced the lays and Upper Myanmar Local Mission to close down the Adventist
Theological Institute (ATI) whose main objective is to reach the unreached, ATI was closed down by the
MYUM/UMM leaders after it had been operated successfully for five years.

4.

Foreigner missionaries who want to support the ministry in Upper Myanmar were debarred by MYUM
leaders with unreliable excuses by saying that there was no flight to there. Despite, other denominations
could stay for one month in Upper Myanmar.

5.

Mission leaders main interest is buildings,( material objects) rather than souls. They tried to take over all
church buildings but disbanded thousands of precious souls who are the real owner of such buildings. For
this reasons, we have no trust in them as spiritual leaders.

6.

Regarding to Mr. Kai Za Dal, since he is an educated person who has experience of denominational
service for years, he was requested to take up the leadership task in the Conference for the time being.

Name withheld
Tahan South SDA Church
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REASONS WHY I DID NOT WANT TO BE IN MISSION
1.

Only more than 20,000 members in MYUM after 100 years of Adventists Churches established in
Myanmar. It shows something had been wrong with the leadership.

2.

Mission leadership only interested in receiving tithe and offering from members. They threatened
members to disfellowship if they refuse to support them with tithe.
3.
Leaders live in luxurious life than nurturing their sheep.
4.

Selecting church representative in elections had not been in accordance with the SSD Working Policy
and the Church Manual.

5.

Pr. Kai Khan Khual, the secretary of Upper Myanmar, publicly promised to proceed the proposals and
self-study form for Conference status to the Union, but denied to fulfill his promise.
6.
Mission leaders refused me to talk with the SSD President when he visited Tahan (B) church, Kalay.
7.
Mission leaders bribed Pum Za Lian(Mission member) to fight the Conference group.
8.

Tahan Circle pastor and his team came to lock up the church buildings and schools. These buildings are
neither solidly owned by the Upper Myanmar nor Myanmar Union. But they were dedicated to God for
worshipping purposes (to be used by church members of Conference and Mission).

9.

We are hurt by such endeavors to confiscated the local church owned buildings (at Tonzang, Teinkayah,
and Khampat) by the Mission leaders

10. Sabbath School quarterly was withheld to the Conference group by the leaders of Upper Myanmar
Mission.
11. Children of Conference members were not allowed to attend mission operated schools.
12. Racial discrimination is practiced in Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary (MUAS), Myaungmya.
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REQUEST TO WORLD WIDE ADVENTISTS
Dear fellow believers,

Be it known that we, more than 3500 Adventists who advocate Conference status, are sincere Christians and
we request you to remember us in your prayer so that God will open a way that the true image of us may be seen
by all.
Name withheld
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March 15, 2006
MIZO GROUP IN CONFERECE
1.

Achievement to Conference status is our goal. It is neither for racial aspiration nor prejudices. It is for the
growth of the church that all tribal groups are inclusive.

2.

Mr. Kai Za Dal, is an educated person with experience of denominational service. He was requested to
resume the responsibility to lead us. He accepted it reluctantly since there is no other choice for him.

3.

During my visit to churches on Conference, several Mizo were inquiring whether they would be granted
position when Conference status is officially approved by World SDA Organization. I only explained about
that we are just promoting toward achievement of Conference status. Distribution of such positions will be
up to the nominating committee. Since then the Mizo group were reluctant to take part in this endeavor
despite of some Mizo take part in this endeavor.

Nang Chin Khen

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NGENNUNG CHURCH
March 13, 2006
1.

Adventist Theological Institute (ATI) was open for the Upper Myanmar with mutual consent between the
Union and the Local Mission. The Union leaders arbitrarily closed down the Institute by saying that the
SSD asked to do so. Pr. Kham Khen Pau and Pr. Gin Lian Pau were seriously dealt with by Mission and
Union leaders merely because of their support of such good thing (the ATI).

2.

Conference supporters were falsely labeled as apostasies, heresies of the church subject to be
disfellowship from the church.

3.

Mission leaders always tried to confiscate church building of the conference regardless of local church
owned.

4.

Mission leaders falsely accused and continuously reported their fellow members (the conferences), and
the gospel team as a criminal victims so that government officials might imprisoned and punished them
severely.
5.
Mission leaders refused to comply with SSD Policies in Sessions.

6.

Mission leaders gave false informations about the Conference on giving tithe and offering despite
MYUMs failure to fulfill their promises given to the church.
7.
MYUM/UMM leaders are always destructive to any church growth.
8.
Due to these kind of brutalities, the ministries of the church were despised and embarrassed.
Elder
Ngennung SDA Church,
Teddim Township, Chin State
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March 25, 2006
Dear Elder Sangchia,
a.

We are Seventh-day Adventists who accept the 28 Fundamental Doctrines of SDA Church, SDA Church
Manual.

b.

MYUM has been under the Mission system for more than 100 years. We have experienced the
advantages and disadvantages of present administration of MYUM leaders.

c.

We support the Conference group for we felt the need of a paradigm shift in leadership in Myanmar.
Sakollam SDA Church

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LEZAANG CHURCH
1.

I live in Lezang village. Thirty-three out of 120 households in this village are Adventists.

2.

I knew the Conference and Mission systems of SDA only in 1987 when pastors and elders of churches in
Upper Myanmar Local Mission met in Mandalay to discuss and submit an application of Conference status
to the Division. It was interesting to me.

3.

Again in 2003 lay members discussed about the Conference status. But the Union and the Local Mission
leaders visited churches to resist against the Conference status.

4.

In April 2004, the Mission leaders were more serious in dealing with the Conference. Pr. Suak Khaw
Ngin, Education Director of UMM, came to my church and disfellowship 48 church members of good
standing, merely because of their support to the Conference. This is done by the vote of only 24 members
but Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin falsely recorded this as if it were voted by the majority (105

members out of 153) of church members. That was not only a misuse of the Churchs authority but also a
violation of the Ten Commandments that forbids false witness against others.
5.

The Mission leaders demanded rebaptism in order to re-admit the Conference group to the Mission
church: only after the candidate submits an application for remittance, acceptance into membership should
be done by rebaptism.

6.

Although we are not officially recognized as a unit now, I would rather remain faithful in SDA
church(Conference) till we are recognized.

Thang Do Pau
Elder of Lezang SDA Church
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March 4, 2006(Saturday)
With my family, we accept all the Fundamental Doctrines of SDA church. We preferred the Conference
leadership to mission leadership. We experienced more spiritual improvements in Conference leadership. Thats
the reason why we joined it and have never intended to return to the mission leadership. May God bless all to be
optimistic regarding my decision.
Sincerely,
Do Khawl Vung
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Dear Elder Sangchia,
I accept all the 27 Believes and the policies of the SDA church. I experience many improvements and growth
in spiritual life among our church members after I joined the Conference group. There is loving care and warmly
fellowship in it. I knew there is no love for souls in the leadership of MYUM/UMM. It is doubtful how the Great
commission could be accomplished without love for souls.
For this I am disappointed with the MYUM leaders.
Name withheld
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3/3/2006
Sir,
Lack of love is evidenced in the leadership of MYUM/UMM: their refusal to provide Sabbath School quarterlies
to the Conference group by the Upper Myanmar was one of the indications that they have no qualities of spiritual
leadership. We are SDA, and we never committed any apostasy on the doctrines of SDA church, the SOP,
Church Manual, and Policies of the GC.
I hope God will send someone to take care of us so that we will be in line with the world church of SDA. May it
be known to whole world that the Mission groups and the Conference group in Myanmar Union press on together
to accomplish the great mission instead of disturbing each other.
Name withheld
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WHY I PREFER MYANMAR ADVENTIST CONFERENCE TO MISSION
1.

I and my family faithfully accept the 28 Believes of SDA church, the SOP, and all levels of Adventist
church organization.

2.

I see that the gospel mission will be more fruitful in Myanmar through the leadership of the Conference
because evangelistic meetings are conducted through the participation of lay members. But the present leaders
of MYUM/UMM lost love for souls and sense of mission.

3.

Therefore I decided to be under the leadership of Conference group. But I want to be under a Union,
Division, and the GC. I do not hate MYUM/UMM personally but could not support their leadership due to
the mentioned reasons.
Sian Khat Mung and family
Yangon

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Dear Elder Sangchia,
1.

We accept all the Fundamental Believes of SDA Doctrines, and the SDA working policies. My spiritual life
is strengthened after I joined the Conference group.

2.

Regarding MYUM, I felt that there is no love in their administration and no sense of mission in their
leadership.

3.

I have decided to be faithful to Conference Leadership (SDA) that the gospel might be expanded to the
unreached in a powerful way.

Name withheld
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March 4, 2006
Dear Sir,
I and my family members accept all the 28 fundamental doctrines of SDA church. We Conference supporters
have a separate worship service from the central church of Yangon and I feel in our church there is more spiritual
life in compare to the central church of Yangon. So I will be faithful SDA with the Conference group. I will pray to
God that the MYUM/UMM leaders and the Conference group may have reconciliation for unity. May God bless
you.
Sincerely yours
Kham Sian Cing
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26/2/2006
REASONS WHY I DO NOT WANT TO RETURN TO MYUM LEADERSHIP
1.

Mission leaders preached that those who denied to submit tithe to the UMM/MYUM will not be saved by
God while they themselves disobeyed the biblical teaching in their dealing about the issues of the church
(1Cor 6:1-8) by reporting their fellow church members to government officials and unethically denied to
comply with the Church Manual and the Working Policies of the SSD. This indicates lack of spiritual
leadership qualities in them.

2.

Therefore I have no confidence, trust, and credibility in the leadership of UMM/MYUM and also they have
no love for souls and no sense of mission.

IMPROVEMENTS BY SEPARATION OF MISSION GROUP AND CONFERENCE GROUP

1.

MYUM had celebrated its centennial Jubilee. The Conference movement was begun by God for the
advancement of ministry. We began to have a separated worship service in 2003.
2.
As we have a separated worship, we, Conference group could reach the unreached individuals.
3.
Every member could take part in ministry: priesthood of all believers could be practically applied.
4.
Regular attendance of worship services by every member.
5. I believe that God allows the Conference promoters for spiritual revival in Myanmar Union.
6.
I and my family accept all the 28 doctrines of SDA Church. We respect the voice of GC and Division.
7.

I did not see any ground to disfellowship Conference promoters because both of the pro-Missions and
pro-Conference people are Adventists. I believe that God is guiding us.

Cin Sian Pau, MA(Theo)

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Dear Sir,
We accept all the doctrine of the SDA church, its teachings, and Ellen G. White writings. We do joined the
Myanmar Adventist Conference (MAC) because of we felt that there is no love for souls in the leadership of
MYUM and UMM.
We are happy of being a member of the Conference group and enjoyed worship services. We support the
Division, but not the present leadership of MYUM and UMM.
Name withheld
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We accept all the fundamental believes of SDA, the Church Manual, and the Working Policies of SDA Church
with highest regards to the church as a living and working agency for Christ.
Because of lack of love for more than 3000 souls, lack of sense of mission, and unfaithfulness to policies and
bylaws of the church I have no trust in the present leadership of Myanmar Union and Upper Myanmar Local
Mission.
But I am willing to support the church with my tithe and offerings
Pau Kap Thang, BA, MDiv
48
Dear Sir,
I and my household accept the 28 doctrinal believes of SDA church, the SDA organization, and the SOP. The
reason why we are not willing to return to the MYUM and UMM is that they have no love for souls.
We want to be part of any unit of SDA organization except the present leadership of MYUM and UMM.
Miss Muang Hoih
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NO TRUST IN MYUM LEADERSHIP

Eg: Pr. Muller Kyaw confirmed the disbandment of the seventeen churches just right after he publicly
confessed his mistakes regarding the election in 2001, and 2003.
Sabbath School Quarterlies were withheld; MYUM/UMM leaders treated us as enemies and they always
reported church members to all levels of government authorities, and criminal courts. They have shown partiality
in dealing with churches of the same case: No action was taken against one of a local SDA church in Yangon that
withhold and disbursed tithes and offerings according to their own decision for more than a decade while the
MYUM accused wrongly to Conference group in many ways.
MY DECISION
1.

I and the disbanded 17 churches accept all the Fundamental Doctrines of the SDA church, and E G White
Writings.

2.

We are sure that the actions of MYUM against the Conference have no effect to the matter of our
salvation.
3.
Preaching the three angels message in Myanmar is my main concern.
4.
Therefore I do hope God will help us grow to be a missionary force.
Sdxxxxxxx
Mr. Khup Lam Thang
Myanmar Adventist, Yangon
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WHY I AM RELUCTANT TO RETURN BACT TO MYUM
1.

MYUM/UMM leaders have no respect to SDA Church Manual, and SSD Working Policies. They have no
love for souls.

2.

I felt love and care to individual believers after joining Conference group. Spiritually I am happier with
Conference group.
3.
I accept the Fundamental doctrines of SDA church, the SOP, and all the policies.
MY PERSONAL POSITION
1.

The un-negotiatable and reconcilable two groups can not live in one apartment.

2.

Achievement toward Conference status has been an aspiration of members in Upper Myanmar
Adventists since 1987.

3.

I accept the 27 Believes, Policies, and SOP of SDA church. I am not intending to join any other
denomination.

4.

I want the Division and the GC to look after us in spiritual matters. In case of any failure of care by the
SSD, and GC, I know God still loves me and am sure he will provide spiritual nourishments to us for our
spiritual survival.

5.

I have no trust in the leadership of MYUM and UMM because they have been divisive in actions and
shown no love for souls.

Mr. Kham Sian Kim

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February 26, 2006
Elder Sangchia,
With my family I accept the 28 doctrines of SDA church, the Church Manual, Policies, and E G Whites writings.
I have nothing to blame about SDA, but the leadership of Myanmar Union on the ground that they have no love
for us.
So I would rather be under the leadership of other Union in SSD. I enjoyed being one of the Conference group
members. May the Holy Spirit guide Myanmar Union.
Name withheld
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Dear Sir,
Sense of belonging, assurance of Gods love for individual soul and many other new experiences are obtained
by joining the Conference group in Yangon. With lively worship services and fellowship on Sabbath day are what I
had never tasted in the mission group. It was only through the hearing the word of God in Conference worship
services.
Name withheld
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Dear Sir,
Due to the dictatorial leadership of MYUM and UMM, I and my family joined the Conference group. We never
intended to join any other denomination, but will remain faithful to the SDA church doctrinally and organizationally.
I want to join any organization of SDA church except present leaders of MYUM and UMM that fraud and acted
brutally against its members
Name withheld
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Though we are disfellowshiped by the Upper Myanmar Mission due to their lost of love for souls and failure to
negotiate with members, we still accepted the 27 Fundamental Doctrines of SDA church, the Church Manual, and
the Working policies.
I want to be under the leadership of Union, Division, and GC but not of the present MYUM and UMM.
Name withheld
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Elder Sangchia,
I accept all the 27 doctrines and E G Whites teachings and policies of the Church. I enjoyed spiritual and social
fellowships after I join the Conference group. I felt that the MYUM and UMM administration and leadership have
no love for souls. So I no longer intended to support the present MYUM and UMM leaders. But I want to be a part
of any other Union, Division.
Nam withheld
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Voices from Mission leaders
22/2/2006
Dear Elder Sangchia
The following suggestions are important points to consider in order to win the disbanded group back to the
fold of Upper Myanmar Local Mission. They are as follows:
1.

They should be treated with love, mercy, kindness and patience.

2.

Sabbath School quarterlies should not be discarded but made available to them so that they could buy.

3.

Unitedly leaders of the Union and Local Mission must have meetings, dialogues, seminars and discussion
with the Conference group representatives for the possibilities toward achievement of the Conference
status through the right channel.

4.

Separate worship services must be allowed by the leaders in case the uncompromisable situation arise
among the church members.

5.

Let the church leaders conduct seminars and revival meetings which will uplift the love of Christ and
promote unity in the church.

6.

Let the leaders have an effort to indoctrinate the church members that the SDA church is the only
remnant church in the world.

7.

Let the Union, the Division and the GC initiate all possibilities of efforts to the achievement toward
Conference status.

I am sure that the Lord has inspired your heart with love to solve this issue. May God bless you!
Your fellow worker in Christ,
Pr. Rozama, Director, SS/PM
Upper Myanmar Local Mission
Cherry Rd, Pyin Oo lwin
Ph: 085 22487
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Dear Sir,
1.

Elder Kai Za Dal and his group separated themselves from the church for several reasons. It was not
genuine aspiration for Conference. They did not obey the advices of SSD.

2.

But there are many sincere members who want to achieve the Conference status. They seem to know
that the course they are taking now is a short cut to Conference status.

3.

All united members remain faithful to the Upper Myanmar Mission. Due to personal differences there is
disunity in the church.

4.

Two groups of people in one church building could not promote unity.

5.

Therefore providence of new building to such group for worship will rather help solve the problem soon,
unity will then prevail.

6.

Time will reveal the truth. I am not sure that the majority of them will return to the fold of UMM, yet they
are sincere Adventists. But I hope they will return sooner or later.

7.

I can not see the possibilities to support such groups outside the frame of policy. It is natural that the
prodigal son was received by his father when he returned home. But no father could do anything with son
who had never return to home.

Mr. Thang Lam Mung(Van Lalchunga)

Treasurer of Upper Myanmar Local Mission
Maymyo
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Dear Sir,
Let those who refused to return to the fold of Upper Myanmar Mission be left alone, that they should not
disturbed us. Please provide buildings of worship to them. Thus unity could be prevailed soon.
If possible provide worship houses to them. Unless I must support the mission group to take over the church
buildings until a single member pro-mission remain in the local churches.
Sdxxxxxxxxx
21/02/06
Pr. Kai Khan Khual,
Secretary, UMM
Pyin Oo Lwin Phone: 085-22487
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Residence Phone: 371759
Office: 371757/371758
Sir,
Regarding the Disbanding of 17 church in Upper Myanmar Mission,
1.
2.
3.

Whether they return or not there must be final call by visiting to them.
There must be fasting and prayer for this group.
If the Union Mission EC allowed me, I want to visit them to show my love for the final call.

Pr. Thang Lian Khai, Director, MYUM of SDAs

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TAHAN (B) OR SOUTH SDA CHUCRH
Venue: Tahan B church
Date: 6/3/2006
Attendance: 50
Mr Sangchia explained the purpose of his visit to them in detail. He discussed about the problems of Upper
Myanmar Mission and the deadline of the probationary period of disbandment set up by MYUM/UMM.
Then he appealed them whether they are willing to return to the fold of Upper Myanmar Mission before March
25 or not. No one signaled willingness to return to the fold of the Mission. Then he collected the reasons from
individuals why they were so determined that they refused to return to the Mission. The following points are a
summary of reasons:
1.

They want to have spiritual leaders who have love for souls and sense of mission. There was incredibility
in leadership of the Union since 2001 because of they disrespect policies and bylaws to maintain their own
position.

2.

The leaders took firm stand against the Conference aspirants despite of their promises to support
positively for Conference status for many times. For this reason members lost trust in the leadership of
Myanmar Union.

3.

Corruptions in financial matter and moral conduct are permissive to the mission loyalists in the present
mission leadership.

4.
5.

They preached that there is no salvation outside mission organization.

Reach International fund for educational aid was mishandled by transferring to a non recipient due to the
parents of the original recipients joined the Conference group.

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MEETING WITH CONFERENCE GROUP LEADERS
Place: Conference office
Date: 7/3/2006(2:00 to 6:00pm)
Attendance: 20
Mr. Sangchia briefly explained about the purpose of his visit to them. Then he asked the audiences about their
views to return to the fold of the Upper Myanmar Local Mission leadership. No one responded. Since then he
asked them to give the reasons why they do not want to return to the leadership of UMM/MYUM. The following
points are a brief statement of their reasons.

1.

They have survived for two year on self-supporting by the providence of God.

2.

MYUM and UMM leaders intentionally violated the SSD Working Policies several times ( in 2001, 2003,
and 2006) by deceiving church members as if there were two systems of forming up the nominating
committee in session. Then they appointed the nominating committee members by the already expired
Executive Committee members of UMM in 2003. In 2006 Session the MYUM/UMM leaders rejected the
local churches chosen representatives and replaced them with the person of their own choice to be promission. Thus we the Conference churches have no representative present in the Upper Myanmar Session
2006 and it happened from the time they separated us from UMM. We knew that all these things are a
serious violation of the SDA Policies.

3.

The UMM disfellowshiped Hmun Ling, an outstanding lay evangelist who had won many souls to
Adventist Church on the ground of his support to the Conference group.

4.
5.

The Church pastor of Chanthagyi refused to allow members to take part in the church.
Reach International Fund was diverted to a pro-mission students from the original recipient student who
support the Conference. But the report was given in the original recipient. This is a defraud committed by
Mission leaders in Myanmar.

6.

Mission leaders did not permit the children of Conference advocators to attend mission operated schools.

7.

Mission leaders did not allowed members of the Conference group to worship in their churches. They
always blame and talked bad things about the Conference group from the pulpits.

8.

Mission leaders always agitated and initiated to summit accusations against the Conference group to the
government, but they blamed the Conference to be the agitators.(See reference will reveal the truth)

9.

Students or members were expelled from the school or disfellowshiped from the church by the Mission
leaders merely because of their parents attended revival meetings conducted by the Conference groups.

10. Conference members want the democratic style of election (transparency in election).
11. There are weeds and wheat growing together both in mission group as well as Conference group among
Myanmar Adventists.
12. The most important point we, the conference members want to make SSD leaders aware is that in
regards to the current problem, Conference members do not have hatred on any clan, racial and
languages. If any of Myanmar Union leaders mislead you regarding this as a basic issue, kindly note that it
is not true. The truth is that the fire started with the manipulation conducted by MYUM leaders in the
election of 2001 and 2003 and as year passed by it has expand to the present situation in Myanmar
Adventist circle.

They are sorry for the disbandment. However they are ever willing to unite with the Union under the leadership of
spiritual leaders and they are praying to God for spiritual leadership in MYUM who emburdened with reaching the
unreached non-Christians.
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MEETING WITH PAANGPI CHURCH (MISSION GROUP)
Venue: Pr. Ngul Khaw Paus Resident
Date: 8/3/2006
Chairman: Pr. Ngul Khaw Pau
Mr. Sangchia, as usual, explained about the purpose of his visit to them. Then he asked about their views on
the Conference groups.
Pr. Ngul Khaw Pau, a retired ordained pastor labeled them(Conference group) to be rebels and wicked
people. The mission group have no concern for them even the wild beasts tier them into pieces.
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MEETING WITH PAANGPI CONFERENCE GROUP
Venue: Mr. Kap Lian Thangs Resident
Date: 9/3/2006
Chairman: Elder Khual Za Nang
Mr. Sangchia explained about his purpose of visit to them. He explained that he came to seek the 3500
members who have been disbanded by the Union. Then he inquired about their position toward the Adventist
doctrines and church organization.
The Conference group exchanged their appreciation to Elder Sangchia for his visit based on loving concern
for the Conference group. And they told him that they had never intended to derailed from the SDA church and its
28 fundamental Doctrines.
Regarding church buildings, the Conference group believes that neither the Mission group nor the Conference
group solidly owned them. They were dedicated worship houses of God for all people.
The group is ever ready to pay tithe and offerings to the church. They would like to request the SSD to
arrange special people to receive their tithe and offerings. And they request the Division to guide them how to
work in evangelism especially for the non Christians.
The individual member submitted written declarations of his/her own position on the Church, its Doctrine,
Organization, and leaderships of MYUM.

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MEETING WITH PINLON-KALAY CONFERENCE GROUP
Vanue: Pinlon-Kalay SDA Church
Date: 9/3/2006
Chairman: Mr. Kam Khan Mung
Attendance: 130
Mr. Sangchia explained about the purpose of his visit. Then asked the audiences view in regards with the
disbandment and appealed to return into the fold of the MYUM and UMM leadership before the deadline was
expired. No one uttered even a single word of desire to return to the UMM for the following reasons:
1.

2.

They want to have trustworthy and spiritual leaders for the speedy advancement of the mission of the
church in Myanmar Union.
They accept the 28 fundamental doctrines of the SDA Church, its bylaws and Policies.

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ZAMPI SDA CHURCH:
1.

We, Zampi SDA Church members fully accept the 27 or 28 pillars of doctrines and Statements of faith.

2.

We believe that SDA church is the true remnant church and we dont want to join any other
denominations.

3.

We fully or wholly accept the writings of Ellen. G. White, we accept her as one of the true prophets for our
time.

4.

We will honestly give tithes and offerings to support the church to expand services, ministries of SDA
church world wide.
5.
We want to comply our SDAs working policy, the church manual and also theological handbook.
Our Goals and Objectives
1.

We will concentrate our minds, strength, and resources in preaching to non-christians and non-Adventists
and we would strive for revivals among Adventists in Myanmar.

2.

We will work for clean competition in working for God, in evangelism, in winning non Christian souls and
non Adventist souls and for revival of our church members and let God and the world see whom God is
using to work for Him in this last days.

Our Benefits
1.
2.

A person who never attends Church before starts attending the church regularly.
A person who never sings or prays in the Church before becomes active in church activities such as
singing, and praying.

3.

Every members actively involve in church services and outreach activities, especially in preaching gospel,
home cells etc..
4.
Our tithe and offerings increase in compare to earlier.
Chapter 4
Notary Copies (Documents)
SUMMARIZATION OF THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT BY MYUM/UMM
AGAINST CONFERENCE GROUP
December 29-31, 2003: Upper Myanmar Local Mission (UMM) had its Triennial Session. There was a serious
dispute between the MYUM leaders and the lay representatives because the Union arbitrarily approved the UMMExecutive Committee (UMM-EC) to form up the nominating Committee without approval of the delegates from
local churches. As the result of that dispute MYUM leaders enforced the Mission to take action against the
Conference group. Then a resolution to disband the Conference group was proposed by Pr. Muller Kyaw (Please
see the UMM Voted No 2003-090). That rather intensified the issue.
January 1, 2004: Pr. Min Lwin, the UMM President circulated letters of notice to all churches in Upper Myanmar
about the disbandment of several churches.
1.

April 6-7, 2004: The UMM-EC arbitrarily voted a resolutions No 2004-017-018 for the implementation of
UMM resolution No. 2003-090. Copies of the resolution were circulated to all Adventist churches of UMM
and to the government office.

2.

April 19, 2004: Min Lwin declared to all churches of Upper Myanmar territory that the Upper Myanmar
Conference (UMC) was an illegitimate organization. Copies of his declaration were also submitted to the
government offices to serve as notice for measure of necessary action against the UMC.

(See 66A)
3.

June 8, 2004: Pr. Min Lwin sent a notice letter of the disbanded churches to the District pastors so that
they might have the legal hand to secure church buildings of the Conference group.
(See 66B)

4.

October 21, 2004: Pr. Memory Tun, the Secretary of MYUM circulated a letter to all churches of Myanmar
Union that the UMC had been disfellowshiped by MYUM from Yangon with the resolution

No. 2004-090. The letter conveyed that the said group is disobedient to the SDA church and had nothing to
do with the MYUM. (See 66B1)
5.

October 25, 2004: Pr. Min Lwin sent a letter to the Chairman of Mayan Village Council that he might knew the
history of the SDA church and could be able to protect the church building from illegal use for personal benefits
by the Conference group there. More over, he stated that he had informed the

Conference issue to the authorities of the States and the Divisions so that they might take necessary
action against the Conference group. (See 66C)
6. October 29, 2004: Pr. Muller Kyaw, President of MYUM sent a written request to the Chairman of
Sawbyuayesin village Council that he might help dissolves the religious crime there. Copies of his letters
were submitted to Township office of Religious Affairs. (See 66D)

7.

November 22, 2004: Pr. Muller Kyaw requested the Kalaymyo Township Officials to help him for the
dissolution of the self-supporting group (Conference). (See 66E)

8.

November 25, 2004: Pr. Kai Khan Khual, the Secretary of UMM notified to the following pastors that the
UMM has vested Special Power (SP) of Attorney to them that they could proceed the issues of the church
to the government in Kalaymyo Township.

Pr. Lian Khan Dal, Circle Pastor for Teddim Chin,

Pr. Malsawma, Circle Pastor for Lushai Chin, and
Gin Do Pau Church pastor, Pinlon-Kalay (See 66F )
9.

December 13, 2004: Pastors mentioned above (No. 8) submitted a written request to the government for
the CLOSURE of Pinlong SDA Church so that no one could worship God in it. Copies of the request were
submitted to the Chairman of District, Township, Ward Council, the Police Station, and MYUM, UMM. (See
66G)

Pum Za Lian, who himself confessed about his acceptance of 3 million Kyats (about 3,000 US$) from Pr. Memory
Tun as a bribery for recruitment of people to be pro-mission, submitted a written notice to the Chairman of
Township Religious Affairs that mentioned the said building was solidly owned by the Mission group. (See 66G1)
10. December 22, 2004: Gin Do Pau, the church pastor and Pum Za Lian again submitted a written request
to the Township Religious Affairs that he should take action against Mr. Kai Za Dal in accordance with the
law. (See 66G2)
In response to Gin Do Paus letter the Ward Council called for both side to make negotiation on 27/12/2004. (See
66G3)
11. January 6, 2005: Pr. Min Lwin, UMM President, appealed to Upper Myanmar SDA churches that they
might be united in Witnessing. (See 66G 4)
12. February 9, 2005: Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin, Director of Education Department, requested to the Chairman of
Tamu Township Council to take action against the Conference group as criminal victims in accordance
with the existing law. (See 66H )
13. February 24, 2005: Pastor, and elders of Paangpi SDA church informed to the government that the
Conference promoters were a group of Gang that had been disfellowshiped by them, so that no one should
have association with them even in case of sickness in accordance with the instructions of MYUM
President, and that they might take action against them as they deem necessary. (See 66H
1)
14. February 21, 2005: Gin Do Pau submitted a letter to the Chairman of District Council that he might be
familiar with the church organization and the right of the Local Mission to take over all properties of the
disbanded Conference churches. (See 66 I)

15. September 20, 2005: Pr. Muller Kyaw sent an email to MungGI@Secc-sda.org. He mentioned himself to
be tolerate and forgiving and humbling himself for the unity but accused of the Conference group to be the
creator of problem. He had determined to do what he should do at the end of the year (2005). (See 66 I A).
16. October 31, 2005: Pr. Muller Kyaw distributed a letter of invitation to return to the fold of MYUM without
addressing the Conference leaders. He confessed his mistakes for the unconstitutional election of 2001
and 2003 in the letter but blamed a responsible church official leader as the culprit for that mistake. (See
66 J)
17. December 30, 2005: Kham Khen Pau, vice-Chairman of Myanmar Adventist Conference, positively
responded to SSD Presidents appeal for reconciliation.
18. January 24, 2006: Pr. Min Lwin informed about the disbandment to the Pinlon-Kalay SDA Church with the
resolution 2006-06, and anyone who wants to be SDA should enlist their name in the Upper Myanmar
Mission.
19. March 29, 2006: Thang Cin Khai, pastor of Anlangh SDA submitted a written paper that falsely accused
the Conference group vandalized the ministers quarters. In fact, the Conference group renovated and
enlarged the Church building as it could no longer accommodate growing membership. (See 66K)
20. March 29, 2006: The Village Council forwarded Thang Cin Khais letter to Township Council, along with
his personal endorsement, for necessary action. (See 66L)
NOTARIAL TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT BY MYANMAR
UNION
66 A
Round Seal
Church Logo
April 19, 2004 SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST
CHURCH
All Churches

Upper Myanmar

Seventh-day Adventist Church Mission Headquarter

Upper Myanmar Local Mission Office of President
Brightlands, Cherry Road

Pyin Oo Lwin 05061

Telephone 085-22487
Subject: Upper Myanmar Conference (UMC) is not a legitimate Organization
The Upper Myanmar Conference of SDA (UMC) is just a self-appointed organization of disobedient people
with questionable motives. Since it was not form by any act of the Church, the church had never legitimated nor
recognized them.
Therefore, be it known to all members that the Executive Committee of Upper Myanmar Local Mission had
voted a resolution against them (UMC) as illegitimate organization.
Moreover, all actions of the said group have nothing to do with the Seventh-day Adventists church.
In His ministry
Sdxxxxxxx
Min Lwin
President of Upper Myanmar Local Mission of SDA Church
Cherry Road, Pyin Oo Lwin
Cc to:
1.

Chairman of all villages/Wards/ and Township Councils where SDA church is that this letter may serve as
a notice for necessary action against them.

2.

Director of Religious Affairs, Villages, Wards, and Townships where SDA church is that this letter may
serve as a notice for necessary action against them
3.
Director, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Yangon
4.
President, Myanmar Union Mission
5.
Office File
Notarial Translation
66B
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June 8, 2004
District Pastors
Upper Myanmar Local Mission of SDA

Respected Sir,
This is to remind you that the Upper Myanmar Local Mission Executive Committee (UMM-EC) and the
Administrative Committee (ADCOM) in its meeting of 4-5 May & 6 June 2004, recommend the disbandment of
some churches of the UMM. The list of Churches recommended for disbandment are:
1.
2.

Sakollam SDA Church 6. Vangteh SDA Church 10. Chanthagyi

Anlangh SDA Church 7. Langzang SDA Church 11. Sialthozang

3.

Ngente SDA Church 8. Tahan South 12. Kyundawyeshin

4.

Phaiza SDA Church 9. Pyidawtha B 13. Ye Aye

5.

Pin Lon (Kalay) SDA Church

Please recommend any member who want to transferred his/her name to Local Mission Office or any other
church nearby and to take over all the records and properties, so that they may be under the control of Treasury
department of the secretary of the Local Mission which has the responsibilities to take care of them. To keep or
sale or dispose all properties of the church is under the jurisdiction right of the Local Mission in accordance with
Church Manual, 317, 318.
Therefore, I hereby remind you to take necessary management regarding the properties.
Signature ***
Min Lwin
The President
Upper Myanmar Local Mission of SDA

Authenticated: Correct, genuine, and true English translation.

66C
Notarial Translation

Church Logo
Church Address and Round seal of the Church
Chairman
Village Peace and Development Council
Mayan Village, Moe Kaung Township

October 25, 2004

Subject: Request to protect the Church Buildings
1.

The Seventh-day Adventist church was organized in 1919. It was officially registered with the Stock
Exchange Company of Myanmar in 1949.

2.

As a legally organized church, it functions in accordance with the laws. At present, some group of people
led by Mr. Kai Za Dal of Kalaymyo are trespassing the lands and buildings of the church to rob them
without any consent of the government in order to organize the Adventist conference illegally.

3.

They are a group of people who disobeyed the rules and regulations of the church for several times in
order to control church properties for their personal benefits. For that reason we have disfellowshiped
them.

4.

Since the said illegal group caused disturbance to the church, we not only reported to the Police stations
and the State Peace and Development Councils, but also informed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to take
necessary actions against them. As the result, the Ministry had authorized all the divisional offices to
inquire the case.

5.

It is learnt that the said illegal group have penetrated and annexed into Mayan SDA church that is located
within your jurisdictional territory.

6.

Therefore, I request your honor to protect the Mayan SDA church building from being controlled by them
in accordance with the laws

Sd xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Min Lwin, President
Upper Myanmar Local Mission
Brightlands, Cherry Rd,
Pyin Oo lwin
Cc to 1. Circle Pastor, Kachin State
2.
3.

Mayan SDA Church

Office File

Authenticated: Correct, genuine, and true English translation.

66 D
Chairman

Peace and Development Council

Sawbwayeshin Village
Kalaymyo Township
October 29, 2004
Subject: Request to help solve religious crime
Re: Chairman of Sawbwayeshin Village Council dated October 18, 2004
November 22, 2004
We, the formal Seventh-day Adventists, humbly request your honor to help us solve a religious crime with
fairness. And we would like to inform you that since the deeds of the self-supporting group that caused schism in
the church are all contracting actions to the formal administration of the church. We, therefore, classify them as
illegal body that had never been recognized by the government authorities.
1.

We, the formal SDA have confirmed the disbandment of them in accordance with resolution number
2004-090.

2.

Therefore, let it be known to your honor that the said illegal groups have nothing to do with the churchs
land, buildings, and any material objects thereof the church.

3.

They are only a handful of people who are dissatisfied with the churchs election and complained that it
was unconstitutional. But it was done accordingly with the instruction given by our superior and no one
questioned the result of the election except a handful of people from Upper Myanmar.

The above mentioned 3 points and other accusations such as selfishness, racism, spiritual immaturities, and
baseless allegations have not only degraded the essence of religion but also caused disunity in the church.
May I request your office to help solve the issue with fairness.
Yours respectfully,
Sdxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Muller Kyaw
President, Myanamr Union Mission of SDA
68, U Wisara Rd, Yangon
Copy:
1.
2.

Secretary and Treasurer of Myanmar Union Mission

President, Secretary, Treasurer of Upper Myanmar Mission

3.
4.
5.

Chairman, Township Peace and Development Council, Kalaymyo.

Director, Township Religious Affairs, Kalaymyo.
U Tual Khan Mang, Pastor of Sawbwayeshin SDA church

66 E
Church logo
Director
Township Religious Affairs
Kalaymyo
Round Seal
Subject: Request to help dissolve the Religious crime
November 22, 2004
Dear Sir,
We the formal SDA church humbly request your dignitary to dissolve the religious crime with fairness. And
humble inform you that the deeds of the self-supporting group caused disunity and schism in the church and are
all contradicting actions to the formal administration of the church.
Therefore we classified them to be illegal organization that had never been recognized by the government.
1.

We, the formal SDA have disbanded them in accordance with the resolution number 2004-090.

2.

Therefore let it be known to your honor that the said illegal group has nothing to do with the land,
buildings and any material object thereof the church.

3.

They are only a handful of people who dissatisfied with church election and complained that it was
unconstitutional. But it was done in accordance with the instruction given by our superior and no one
questioned the result of the election except a handful of people from Upper Myanmar.

4.

The above mentioned points number 3 and such of selfishness, racialism, religious immaturities and
groundless accusations have caused not only disunity and division but also degrade the essence of
religious dignity. Therefore I request your good office to take necessary action against them. May God
bless you and all leaders of the government

With best regards,

Sdxxxxxxxxxx
Muller Kyaw

President
Myanmar Union Mission Of SDA
68 U Wisara Rd, Yangon
Cc to:
1.
2.
3.

Chairman, Ward Peace and Development Council, Pinlon, Kalaymyp

Gin Do Pau, pastor, Pilon, Kalaymyo
Pr. Kai Khan Khual, Secretary, Upper Myanmar Local Mission

66F
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To Whom It May Concern
November 25, 2004
May it be known that the Upper Myanmar Local Mission of SDA has vested all legal power of authorities with
the following nominees to be the official spokesmen of the Church in dealing with all cases of the church within
Kalaymyo Township.
Nominees:
1. Mr. Lian Khan Dal NRC No TDM 066108
2. Mr. Gin Do Pau NRC No TDM 050233
3. Mr. Malsawma NRC No TDM 036121
Nominated by
Sd xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mr. Kai Khan Khual
Secretary
Upper Myanmar Local Mission
Pyin Oo Lwin
Authenticated: Correct, genuine, and true English translation.
66 G

Notarial Translation
December 13, 2004
Director
Township Religious Affairs
Kalaymyo
Subject: Regarding the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA)
Regarding the subject mentioned above, pastor of the formal Pinlong SDA church had informed to your good
office (dated 12/12/2004) that we have appointed a committee on 12/12/2004.
But before the incidence had taken place, an illegal Conference group robbed the key of the church building from
Mr. Cin Khaw Pau, the key keeper, and they seem to handed over to Mr. Kham Zam Thang.

On the date we had to organize a committee at 9:00am, the said group denied to open the church door by
excusing that the key was kept by Mr. Thang Khan Suan. Then he in turn passed it on to his wife who was away
from home for shopping.
After a while a young man came with the key and opened the door. Such was the way they acted to cause
disturbance in order to confiscate church properties. Besides that they cut off the telephone line.
Therefore we, the nominees of the Special Power made a resolution to LOCK THE CHURCH BUILDING
temporarily basis. The implementation of the resolution will be initiated by Mr. Pum Za Lian in accordance with the
authorities vested with us by the Local Mission officers
Nominees of Special Power
1.
2.
3.

Pr. Lian Khan Dal

Pr. Malsawma
Pr. Gin Do Pau

Cc:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Chairman, District Peace and Development Council

Director, Township Religious Affairs
Chief Judge, Township Judicial Court
Chairman, Ward Council
Captain, Township Police Station, Kalaymyo
President, Myanmar Union Mission of SDA, Yangon
President, Upper Myanmar Local Mission of SDA

Authenticated: true, genuine, and correct English translation

66H

Church Logo and Round Seal

Chairman
Township Peace and Development Council
Kalay Township, Kalaymyo
Date: February 9, 2005
Subject: Request to illegalize and stop the Conference Planning Committee (CPC)/Upper Myanmar Conference
(UMC)/Myanmar Adventist Conference (MAC)
Dear Sir,
1.

With regards the subject mentioned above, the Seventh-day Adventist church had been a legally
recognized religious body by Association of Stock Exchange Company and the Ministry of Home Affairs
since 1949(1097/8-48-49 dated 26-7-49).

The above group led by Mr. Kai Za Dal was disobedient to the church and caused disturbance of peace and
tranquility of worship. They are separatists who attempted to take over all church buildings, Bible Schools, and
other properties thereof the church.
2.

Even after several negotiations were undertaken by the church to settle the issue, there was no
improvement that the Upper Myanmar Mission Executive Committee and Myanmar Union Mission decided
it to be illegal organization with resolution number 2004-017 and 2004-090 respectively.

3.

Mr. Kai Za Dal informed the government on June 28, 2004 that they might be recognized as a legal
organization. Thus he deceived his followers.

4.

At present the situation is getting worse in such a way almost reaching to the point of riot and rebellion
beyond the power of the church to dissolve. Therefore, may I request your good office to take action
against them and dissolve them along with their head quarter of No 11, Pinlon 4, Boyoke Road, Kalaymyo
in accordance with the existing laws.

Areas of their movement:

1.Pinlon, Kalay Church 3. Cikung Church
2.Taungphila, Tahan Church 4. Sawbuayeshin Church
Sdxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Suak Khaw Ngin
(For) President of SDA Church
Cherry Road, Pyin Oo Lwin

Cc to
1.
2.
3.

Director, Divisional Religious Affairs, Sagaing Division

President, Upper Myanmar Mission of SDA, Pyin Oo Lwin
President, Myanmar Union Mission of SDA, Yangon
66 I
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October 31, 2005
Beloved aspirants for the Conference status,
I greet all of you in the name of Jesus. May Gods blessings and helps be upon you that the aspiration for
Conference status be achieved through the proper channel soon.
I believe that the current problems in the church are Satans assaults because we allowed him to do so. As
one of the leaders of the church, I tried my best to solve this problem but so far I have not yet success. I felt so
sorry when I knew that the problem was the result of my mistake of the unconstitutional election of MYUM in 2001
and of the UMM in 2003.
Though I have a numbers of excuses to justify myself regarding those mistakes, I thought it will be of no use.
Due to this I would rather confess and beg you all to forgive me so that the unexpected negative results may be
avoided. In fact, I myself did not create those mistakes, but a responsible church official leader did suggest me to
do so while such thing was a serious mistake.
Since it caused schism of the church, nothing beside verbal confession could be done now as a correction of
the mistakes. Therefore please have understanding and forgiving spirit upon me and fell free to express what you
want me to do as a compensation for the mistakes I have committed. I also promise all of you that no more
mistake of such kind will be repeated again in the future.
I know I am not perfect and worthy to be a leader of the church, but it is God who promotes me to this post of
leadership. I heartily beg you to forgive my mistakes and also invite you to return/detour to the only fold of the
remnant church.
Although I am hurt by the correspondences, let it be known by all of you that there is no grudge in my heart
against you. I beg and invite you to forgive my mistakes and weaknesses so that we could step forward to the
conference status.
May God help you to have a right decision for the safety of your own soul, Amen.
In His service,
Sd x x x x x x x x x x x

Muller Kyaw, President

Myanmar Union Mission of SDA
68, U Wisara rd, Yangon
I wish this to be read in the presence of all church members
Authenticated: genuine, true, and correct English translation
66 J
Round Seal of the Church
Chairman
District State Peace and Development Council
Kalaymyo District
February 21, 2006
Subject: Acknowledgement to the Government Officials About the Ownership of Church Properties and
the Disbanded Church from World Church Organization
With regard to the above mentioned subject, if and when church members are disbanded they no longer have
the right to access the church properties such as school buildings, church buildings and all other properties are
under the jurisdiction of the section (conference/ local mission) accordingly with the SDA Church Manual p. 318.
There are two groups of people in Pinlon (11), Kalaymyo SDA Church: the disbanded self-supporting group
and the group who have connection with the mission section. These properties belong to the conference/mission
regardless of numbers of members. (SDA Church Manual 318).
The true Church organizational relationships are briefly shown as below:
1.

Local Church

2.

Conference/Mission

3.

Myanmar Union of Adventists

4.

Division (Regional office of the world church)

5. General Conference of SDA

All legitimate organizations are a cooperate body for the ministry regardless Conference (self-supporting) or
mission. Since self-supporting group led by Mr. Kai Za Dal have no cooperation with us for 2 years, the Upper Myanmar
Mission voted a resolution to disband them in accordance with SDA Church Manual 316.

Attached here with is the action

By
Sd****
Gin Do Pau
Church Pastor
Former SDA Church
66 K
Chairman
Village Peace and Development Council
Anlangh
Date: 29/3/2006
Subject: Vandalism of Church Properties (Building)
1.

2.

With regards to the above mentioned subject, Myanmar Adventist Conference(MAC) that have separated
from the Seventh-day Adventist Church vandalized church properties(ministers/pastors houses and
church buildings) without any permission from the concerned Ministry of Religious Affairs.
May I therefore request your good office to help us resolve the case as you deem necessary.

With Best Regards,

Sd xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thang Cin Khai
Pastor
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Anlangh
66 L

Round seal of the village Council

Anlangh Village Council
Letter No. AF-17/2006
March 29, 2006
Chairman
Township Peace and Development Council
Teddim
Subject: Report about vandalism of religious building
Reference: Thang Chin Khais letter to Chairman of Village Council dated 29/3/2006
With regards to the above mentioned reference, there are two groups of people in SDA church namely the
Mission and the Conference. The Conference group vandalized religious buildings as they did to their owned
buildings. It was apparent that they vandalized the said buildings while they are preparing to erect a new building.
As, I was not able to make decision about the ownership of the said buildings, therefore forwarded the case to
your honor for advise or any decision.
Sdxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Village Council
Anlangh, Tiddim Township
Cc to
1.
2.
3.

Chairman, Township Religious Affairs, Teddim

Pastor, SDA(Mission group)
Pastor, SDA(Conference)

Notarial Translation
Notarial Translation of the Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship 67
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Church Members

Subject: Explanation about the Disbandment

March 9, 2006
There are rumors regarding the nature and meaning of disbandment.
1.

Myanmar Union Executive committee declared that they had disfellowshiped the Executive members of
Conference promoters in 2004. That was an unconstitutional act against the Church manual since the
Church never had entrusted them with such authorities, but only to the local church. Therefore it was a
serious mistake. Let us pray for them. Pr. Suak Khaw Ngin repeated the same mistake again at Thalmual,
Lezang, and Kaptel church in April 2004. We disapproved him.

2.

Disband means disconnection with any association, but not disfellowshiping. SDA is a proper name for
all Adventists. But Mission or Conference is an organizational title of the SDA church: organization itself
does not necessarily means Church. Regarding to defection, there may be tares in both the mission and
the Conference.

Therefore we disagree about the disbandment of the 17 conference Churches by MYUM for the following
reasons:
1.

The government of Myanmar has enacted laws that permit freedom to organize for pure religious
purpose.

2.

The disbandment was done by pro-mission delegations, chosen by UMM leaderships, without proper
understanding about disbandment.

EG:

a.

That the disbandment could only be made unavoidably for doctrinal apostasy (see Ministers
manual, p 110). We are not committing such apostasy at all.

b.

The way they receive representatives from local churches and conducting of election was
unconstitutional because of
1.

In MYUM session of 2001, the election was done by right delegation but was
unconstitutional election (wrong method). In 2003 and 2006 the election was done by
wrong delegation although the method or procedure was rightly followed. Therefore, it still
was unconstitutional.

2.

Since they are unconstitutionally elected, the MYUM and UMM EC along with all the
actions, resolution, and it ordinations are automatically unconstitutional too in 2006
Session.

3.

At the Session of Upper Myanmar Local Mission in 2006, delegates chosen by the local
churches were rejected and were replaced with selected persons chosen by The Upper
Myanmar Local Mission.

a.

The chosen representative from Chanthagyi Church was Mr.Thang Khan Dal, but
the leaders rejected and replaced him with Thang Lian Nang. Pyidawtha (B) SDA
church chosen representative was Mr. Cin Deih Khup, but he was rejected and
replaced with another person of Mission leaders own choice

b.

The Mission leaders refused to invite and receive church representatives from
churches such as Anlangh, Cikung Kyaundawyeshin, Mayan, Ngente, Phaiza,
Sakollam,Tonzang, Vangteh, Ye Aye, and etc.

That was another serious mistake against the authority of the church.
3.

Regarding to Registration in Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship(MBCF), MYUM had not secured
registration with the government except that of with the Stock Exchange Company in 1949. But we have
register in the MBCF since it is an officially recognized Association having the objective of self-supporting,
self-governing, and self-propagating in ministry. If the SSD and GC disapprove it for any reason we can
withdraw it at any point of time(Registration with MBCF was for only one year from March 2005 to
December 2005 and it is expired now and is not renewed again). We registered with them only to save
guard the constant offensive attack against the Conference by the MYUM and UMM leaders and not for
doctrinal reason.

4.

Regarding Baptismal and communion Service officiated by lay elders, we never did any ordination to any
one for Credential license. But we only authorized the ordained elders to perform and officiate in church
sacraments because the MYUM and UMM pastors refused to do so to the Conference churches since
early 2003.

Mr. Kai Za Dal

Chairman, Conference

Authenticated: Correct, genuine, and true English Translation.

67 B
A CONTRACT OF MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO PARTIES OF SDA MISSION GROUP AND
SDA CONFERENCE GROUP
Date March 14, 2006
1.

As each member has individual right and freedom of choice, his/her choice to join any group must be
respected and accepted without using any kind or means of force.

2.

As the Government of Myanmar passed an act of forming purely religious associations freely in 1988
(4/B), no insult or despise on any group be allowed.

3.

As the SDA Church building belongs to the SDA Church that comprises of Mission group and Conference
group, both or each group must have equal rights and opportunity to worship the Lord in the Church. The
majority of Church members from the local Church, regardless of Conference or

Mission, must control the affairs of all the Church functioning, while it should give equal rights of members
of the minority group to witness, to participate in praises etc.
4.

As each member has a right to give his/her tithes and offerings to his/her choice of group, his/her choice
should not be objected, hindered by any means.

5.

As the Adventist Education is provided at any place or locality without any discrimination of race,
denomination, religion, children of both the said group must be welcome and accepted like others to get
education.

6.

As the REACH aid is given to certain pupils without any discrimination, any student that receives the aid
should be given regardless of his/her belonging to Conference group or Mission group.

7.
8.

9.

As certain schools are operated by both the groups respectively, neither group should disturb another.
As the SDA Church Manual is the standard to administer the local Church, both should accept it to have
authority over them rather than any organizational leader.
Any litigation is not encouraged at all by both the groups.

10. Both the group leaders have obligation and responsibility to control their members to behave in the
manner of godly behavior, peace lover or a Christian.
Mission Group Leaders Conference Group Leaders
1. Pr. Muller Kyaw ___________________ 1. Kai Za Dal (Signature )
2.

Pr. Memory Tun ___________________ 2. Kham Khen Pau (Signature)

3.

Pr. Min Lwin ___________________ 3. Kam Khan Mung (Signature)

4.

Pr. Kai Khan Khual _________________ 4. Thang Lian Khup (Signature)

Witnesses
1.

Sangchia ___________________

2.

Gin Sian Mung ___________________

67 C

OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF OUR POSITION

Date March 14, 2006
On behalf of the members(3500) of 63 Churches and Companies of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Myanmar,
we are happy to declare our unanimous decision about our position before the Lord our God, to all

the Global Adventist Churches, the General Conference of SDA, all the non-Adventist, the Government of
Myanmar, and members of Peace Making Group.
1.

That we belong to Seventh-day Adventist Church from the date of our baptism as, we all are regular
standing members of the said Church, and we accept the Fundamental Doctrines of SDA Believes, Church
Manual, and Working Policy of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

2.

That we have been illegally and illegitimately disbanded by Myanmar Union Mission of Seventh-day
Adventist (MYUM) from Adventist (Mission) fellowship. We are extremely sorry for the disbandment
because it was done when we did not have our representation in the Session. For separation is the spirit of
Satan not of the Holy Spirit. We had disapproved the action of MYUM for the following reasons;
a.

MYUM/UMM deliberately violated the Working Policy of Southern Asia-Pacific Division of the
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist in the Quinquennial Constituency election, for their
personal advantage in 2001 Session.

b.

Though it was revealed to them in the Triennial Session of 2003, they neglected it to do the same. Pastor
Muller Kyaw, the Union President had confessed his fault but instead of arranging a dialogue for
reconciliation, he announced the disbandment of the Conference group from Mission.

c.

Though Mission workers have wrongly accused us of being apostasy, we have never been drifted away
from the SDA Fundamental beliefs, teachings and Working Policies. In fact, they have committed apostasy
in some areas of beliefs from the Global Adventist Church.

d.

Again, they have not followed the SSD Working Policy and the Church Manual in accepting
representative delegates and selecting representatives in the UPPER MYANMAR Triennial Session of
Upper Myanmar in 2006 by refusing church chosen delegates.

e.

MYUM and UMM disband some Conference advocated churches(17 of them) without constituency
meeting and they brand us as illegal organization in the Government Offices in April 2004. They ordered
to close down the conference advocated Churches and their Bible Schools. As we have no other choice for
protection from the assault of Mission leaders, the Yangon Local Church registered as Myanmar Adventist
Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Myanmar Biblical Christian Fellowship (MBCF) No. 1617 of the
government of Myanmar temporarily on renewable yearly basis. We have never given up our beliefs. If
they have to blame us on this ground they are also the same because the Myanmar Union Mission
(MYUM) also has the same type of fellowship in Myanmar Christian Council of Churches (MCC).

f.

In the case of their false accusation of ordination, we have never ordained any worker for credential
liaisons. Retired SDA Pastors, Pr. Thang Khan Dal and Pr.Daniel Nangno have been requested to perform
Baptismal and communion services among Conference members, and yet their health do not permit to do
in all places, only certain ordained elders are authorized to perform it on temporary basis because
Mission Pastors refused to conduct baptismal rites and communion services to us since 2003.

3.

Although MYUM/UMM have disbanded us on baseless reasons, we love and recognized them as our
brothers and sisters and we are ever willing to cooperate with them for the accomplishment of the mission
of the Church.

4.

That we have no desire, no plan to become off shooting organization or joining any independent
ministries though we have no connection with higher organization as they have disbanded us. We are
praying for the time to join hands together in the near future under the Conference status under the Union,
Division, and the GC.

5.

Believing that God the Holy Spirit is calling us to evangelize in Myanmar, we, the Conference group is
going to concentrate in Evangelism among the non-Christians in Myanmar, that we will collect and
disburse tithe and offerings for ministry in harmony with the SSD Working Policy and the Church Manual of
Seventh-day Adventist Church.

6.

We are much aware of the statement of our Church membership growth rate (Viz 24725 as of 2005
statistic) within 105 years of work by 300 mission working forces and we felt the need of a change in the
leadership style, methods or procedures of working system.

7.

That we are ready to support the World Church of Seventh-day Adventists and its Mission (Matt 28:19-20;
Rev 14:6-12) with our tithe and offerings like we did before, and we need a channel to disburse them to
higher SDA organization. We hereby, request the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) to arrange a
special people to receive and control the tithe and offerings, and to advise us how to work especially in the
field of evangelism among the non-Christians.

Until we are accepted by the higher SDA organization to carry the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the
accomplishment of the Great Commission(Matt 28:19-20; Rev 14:6-12), the tools of our operation will be the SDA
Church Manual, the Ministers Handbook, the SDA Elders Handbook, the

Constitution By Laws, and Working Policies of General Conference(SSD) of Seventh-day Adventist, and
Orders of Instructions of higher Organization of the World wide Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Mr. Kai Za Dal
Chairman,
Executive Committee
Myanmar Adventist Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Myanmar
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MY PERSONAL DECLARATION
This is a brief statement of my position regarding the prevailing issues of the church in Myanmar Union.
Introduction:

I was one of the employees of Myanmar Union Mission for 23 years in different capacities: 11 years as
evangelist, 1 year as teacher, 5 years as departmental Director, 5 years as mission President, secretary. I love
the Church and committed my life to its mission.
Regarding Administration of the Church
1.

MYUM and UMM leaders mistakenly thought uniformity as unity and they demand only uniformity in all
their dealings with the church. I believe this as the basic cause which maximized the present issue. To
them worldly material gets higher priority than soul winning.

2.

They are always resistant to any change for church growth. They have no vision for church growth
because of ethnocentrism.

3.

Their first interest is to crush anyone who has different view other than their view point instead of
practicing love and patience in dealing with the present issues. This kind of actions of theirs resulted in
disbandment of thousands of souls (more than half of Adventists in Upper Myanmar were disbanded on
flimsy ground).

Regarding their dealing with the Conference issue

1.

In contrary to Biblical model of conflict solving, the leaders of MYUM magnified the current issues in the
church of Myanmar. Since 2002, they have secret plots to destroy the aspiration of Conference status and
any other church growths.

2.

The present leadership of the Myanmar Union is not trustworthy because they are not truthful to their own
promises. They are dictatorial, brutal, cruel, and destructive to the extent that they invited the governmental
authority to destroy their fellow members (Adventists Christians).

3.

Partiality and inconsistency in dealing with issues of the church: They did not hesitate to disband the
Conference promoters of Upper Myanmar but are permissive to the case of Insein Church in Yangon that
did not submit tithe, and independently operating itself for more than a decade now.

4.

I am sorry for the leaders pretension to be tolerant, forgiving, and waiting for the return of the Conference
group but stabbing them from the back by reporting them to the government and accusing them of troublemakers, rebels of the church, and doctrinal heretics.

5.

For these reasons mentioned above, I have no trust in their leadership.

Regarding accusation as separatists

We have never separated ourselves from Seventh-day Adventist church. We have tried all possible means to
settle the issues amicably. Unfortunately the Union leaders were not interested in solving the problems. Instead,
they anathematized and persecuted the Conference promoters with the help of secular authorities during 2004
and 2005 that the CPC had no other choice but to establish itself for legal protection and became UMC and then
MAC for the time being.
Regarding the SDA Church

1.

I believe in God, and accepted the Holy Bible as the only infallible word of God for test of fellowship and
Christian conduct.

2.

I accept all the 28 Fundamental Believes of SDA doctrines, the Church Manual, and Constitutional
Bylaws and Working Policies.

3.

I love the church and commit my life to its mission. I would love to see the church grow but I believe that
church growth will not occur unless there is a paradigm shift in leadership style and change of leaders in
Myanmar Union.

4.

I want to be part of an organization. I am praying for the time that the Conference and the Mission be
united under the spiritual leadership of Myanmar Union for the sake of the gospel.

Regarding the Disbanded Churches

I am extremely sorry for the disbandment. Since they are separated by the Union they have no shepherd. I could
not suffer the lost of such volume of precious souls bought by the blood of Jesus. I commit my life to shepherd
them and protect them so that they may be faithful to Adventism and be brought back to the fold of the Union
under the Conference status some day.
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Sincerely yours,
Sdxxxxxxxxxxx
Kham Khen Pau,
Ex-President
LETTERS OF CORESPONDENCE ON THE ISSUE OF MYUM VS CONFERENCE
No Date Correspondents Subject
1.
2.

May 17, 2003 Members to SSD Members of Upper Myanmar SDA abroad submitted an Appeal
regarding the Conference Planning committee
June 26, 2003 SSD to Mungno A. C. Gulfan Jr., sent a letter to Mungno regarding the Conference Planning
Committee
3. Nov 14, 2003 CPC to GC The Conference Planning Committee
submitted a 12 pages of paper to
the GC
regarding the Aspiration of Conference status
in Upper Myanmar
4. Nov 14, 2003 KZDal Kai Za Dal explain about Mission leaders
accusation of the Conference
group to be doctrinal deviation like that of Dr. Kelloggs
Pantheism and DM Canrights rebellion
against the SDA church
5. Feb 15, 2004 KZDal to SSD Kai Za Dal submitted a letter to A. C. Gulfan
Jr., (the President of
SSD) regarding the Conference Planning Committee, the
unconstitutional election of MYUM/UMM,
and the untrustworthiness of MYUM leadership
6. Nov 24, 2003 KZDal to SSD Kai Za Dal sent a letter to SSD Regarding
Church unity, the
incorporation of workers and
lay

7. April 26, 2004 KZDal to SSD Kai Za Dal explained about MYUMs failure
to follow policy in
elections and the
unjustifiable disbandment of the Conference
Planning Committee by MYUM/UMM
regarding the MYUM election of 2003 to the
SSD President. It was his response to AC
Gulfan
Jr (letter to Kai Za Dal dated March 15,
2004)
8.
KZDal to SSD Kai Za Dal complained about MYUM/UMM
workers actions against the
Conference promoters
9. 2004 KKPau to Mungno Regarding the background history of the
Adventist Theological
Institute(ATI)
10. July 19, 2005 Sangchia to SSD Sangchia wrote a letter to SSD President
regarding Gods Solution
for Human Problem in Upper Myanmar Conference status in
Myanmar Union
11. July 23, 2005 SSD to Sangchia AC Gulfan Jr., wrote a letter to Elder Sangchia
Conference status in MYUM

regarding to

12. Aug 1, 2005 Dal to Sangchia Thang Khan Dal forwarded Kai Za Dals
letter(to GC on Aug 1, 2005)
to Sangchia regarding MYUM leaders accusation against
the Conference promoters to government
officials.
13. Aug 7, 2005 Dal to Sangchia Dal Khan Mangs request Dr. GT Ng of SSD
to form a neutral group to solve the problem in MYUM.

(dated March 8, 2005)

14. Aug 10, 2005 R.chinna to Sangchia Elder Rualchhina wrote a letter to Elder Sangchia regarding
solution of the problem in Burma Union
15. Aug 12, 2005 Bawla to Rualchinna Bawla explained about the closure of Khampat
Church School
by the District officials
16. Aug 24, 2005 Dalmang to SSD Dal Khan Mang, a PhD candidate in AIIAS,
forwarded copy of his
request to AC. Gulfan
Jr., to form up a Neutral group to solve the
problem
17. Aug 23, 2005 Dal to Sangchia Dal forwarded Dal Khan Mangs letter to elder Sangchia
18. Aug 30, 2005 SKNgin to SSD Suak Kaw Ngin reported about UMM Problem to SSD President
19. Sept. 4, 2005 Muller to Mungno Pr. Muller Kyaw (MYUM President) told his
doubt about
Conference leaders willingness
to meet SSD leaders.
20. Sept 7, 2005 Mungno to Sangchia Mungno forwarded draft of letter to Sangchia
which he prepared
to send to the SSD
21. Sept 9, 2005 Dal to SSD President Thang Khan Dal requested SSD to form a
Commission for fact
Finding
22. Sept 18, 2005 Mungno to Muller Mungno sent written suggestions to Pr.
Muller Kyaw regarding the
true nature of the issue and the solution of the Problem
23. Sept 19, 2005 KZDal to Gulfan Jr. Kai Za Dals letter to SSD President in
response to Suak Khaw
Ngins (SKngin) letter
about UMM Problem(refer to No. 18.)
24. Sept 20, 2005 Muller to Mungno Pr. Muller Kyaw wrote about
his determination to disband the
Conference promoters at December, 2005
25. Sept 26, 2005 Pkthang to Gulfan Jr. Summary of Events that cause Tension
Between MYUM and
the Lays
26. Sept 28, 2005 Mungno to Sangchia Mungno Appealed MYUM and UMM leaders to
postpone the
plan to Disband Leaders Conference group until a Commission meet
with the Conference group
27. Oct 21, 2005 KZDal to RChinna Kai Za Dal, Chairman of MAC positively
responded to
Rualchhinas appeal for reconciliation

28. Dec 30, 2005 K K Pau to SSD: Kham Khen Pau, Vice-Chairman of the MAC
sent a letter to SSD
regarding his acceptance of SSD Presidents appeal for reconciliation
(AC. Gulfan Jr., to Kham Khen
Pau and Kai Za Dal dated Dec 14, 2005)
29. Feb 15, 2006 Dal to Sangchia Thang Khan Dal requested Elder Sangchia to
meet with Pr. Muller
Kyaw, Mang Za Lian,
Kham Khen Pau, and Kai Za Dal when he visit to MYUM
30. Dal to Sangchia Pr. Muller Kyaws letter of confession
for his mistakes and refusal to address
Kai
Za Dal and other MAC leaders