Rev. Dr Kevekhalo Lasuh
KOHIMA, APRIL 14 (MExN): The Kuzhale speaking people of the Chakhesang community celebrated 15 years of the Kuzhale Bible at Pfutseromi Village Baptist Church on April 13.
It was organized by the Kuzhami Baptist Churches Association. The programme was chaired by Wetsho Mero, the President of KBCA.
Rev. Dr Kevekhalo Lasuh, Senior Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima was the speaker.
He emphasized how powerful the word of God is, and that having Bible in one’s mother tongue and getting to learn the word of God is a blessing and of great value. Quoting 1st Peter 1:15-16 from the Bible, he challenged the Kuzhamis to live a holy life for God is holy.
The two most revered men of God among the Chakhesangs, Rev. Dr VK Nuh (aged 93) and Rev. Z. Mero (aged 102) graced the programme by delivering the words of blessing and the Prayer of blessing respectively.
Rev. Dr Obed Marhu, Executive Director of KBCA delivered welcome address while short speeches delivered by N. Lomi, Ex Chairman of KKT, Dr. Ditsolo Kapfo, Chairman of KLL and Wepretso Mero.
A male voice from Calvary Baptist Church and choirs from Lekromi Baptist Church and Pfutseromi Village Baptist Church enthralled the congregation.
A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the Late Dr. Weprenyi Mero, the translator of the Kuzhale Bible. It may be mentioned that the Kuzhale Bible was officially released in March 2010 at Chizami Village Baptist Church by Rev. Dr VK Nuh.
