Chetheba Town Baptist Church performing at the 37th Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship held at Chetheba Town under Phek district.
Kohima, January 11 (MExN): The 37th Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship (CABYF) was held at Chetheba Town under Phek district from January 9 to 11, hosted by the Chetheba Town Baptist Church.
The three-day fellowship witnessed the participation of 1000 delegates representing Baptist churches from across the Chokri area. Delegates attended from Chesezu, Chetheba Town, Kikruma, Khulazu Basa, K Bawe, North Kikruma, Phusachodu, Phuyoba, Thenyizu, and Thipuzu Baptist Churches, stated a press release.
The speakers included Rev Dr Chekroveyi Cho-o, Executive Secretary, CBCC, who delivered messages calling upon the church to walk in sincerity and holiness. His topics included “Finding Identity in Christ” and “Do Not Defile Yourself,” urging believers to live lives rooted in Christ.
Rev Küvemüriyi Vadeo, Pastor, NCF Shillong, spoke on the theme “Grounded in the Word: Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture,” emphasizing the importance of a biblical foundation amid changing societal values.
Rev Vesüpra Tetseo, Pastor, Chetheba Town Baptist Church, ministered on the topic “Return to the Lord,” calling the youth to spiritual renewal and commitment.
Competitions were conducted during the fellowship to encourage participation and fellowship among the churches. The competitions were judged by C Kroso Kezo, Sekhoyi Chuzho, Posezo Nyekha, Vekusu Chuzho and Zhosazo Keyho.
In the Theme Song Competition, Chetheba Baptist Church secured first place, followed by K. Basa Baptist Church in second place and Chesezu Baptist Church in third place.
The Bible Quiz Competition was also won by Chetheba Town Baptist Church, with Kuveluyi Theyo being awarded the title of Best Quizzer.
In the Solo (Singing) Competition, Veluvolu Rhakho of Chetheba won first place, while Tavelu Vero of Phusachodu and Rupfusato Theyo of Thenyizu secured second and third places, respectively.
In the Duet Competition, Thipuzu Baptist Church emerged as the winner, followed by Chetheba Town Baptist Church in second place and Kikruma Baptist Church in third place.
During the fellowship, the new office bearers of the Chokri Area Baptist Youth Fellowship for the 2026–2027 tenure were announced. The fellowship will be led by Zaveta Tunyi, who has been appointed Chairman for the upcoming term.
