Paper lanterns being released at the fireworks display ceremony of the concluding session of the Sesquicentenary celebration. (Photo Courtsey Caisü Mao)
DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 22 (MExN): The closing service of the Sesquicentenary celebration of Molungkimong Baptist Church was held on December 22 with the speaker Rev Sentisashi Aier, Senior Pastor, KABA reiterating that faith in the power of God must remain steadfast even in challenging times
Speaking on the theme ‘Proclaim the Greatness of the Lord,’ he recalled the trials encountered by the Ao Churches during the mid-20th century. He affirmed that these difficult experiences had a transformative outcome only because of their resilient faith.
God does not betray his covenants, he stated and reminded the congregation that the ‘almighty’s eyes’ are ‘set upon the Ao Nagas, especially the people of Molungkimong, and we must not make assumptions about God’s loyalty during adversity.’
Stating that jubilee is a time of emancipation, he invited everyone to reflect on the different ways that they have been enslaved, and unshackle themselves from the bondages of sin. “What do we take away from this Jubilee?” he queried and urged the gathering to make new covenants with oneself and with God and to follow through with commitment.
A monument was also inaugurated by Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs before the commencement of the morning service on Thursday. The monument was erected to commemorate the first chapel hall built at Molungkimong that Rev Godhula Brown established along with the nine converts after they returned from their baptism in Sibsagar in 1871.
