Rev Dr Hukashe A Zhimomi and others during the 25th Anniversary celebrattion of PBC, DEF Tuensang on October 11. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | October 11
The Police Baptist Church, DEF Tuensang celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 11 with Rev Dr Hukashe A Zhimomi, Executive Secretary, Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA), as the anniversary speaker.
The programme was scheduled to be held on March 25 and 26 but was postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Speaking on the theme ‘The year of mercy,’ Zhimomi said that God is a merciful God and that is why we should also be merciful. “To be merciful, it means to be able to forgive and give love to others,” he added.
He further encouraged the congregation by saying that helping the needy and feeding the hungry are ways to be merciful. “This feeling to help others must come from within, reflecting upon the love that Jesus has shown us and not just for the sake of doing it,” he maintained.
Rev Zhimomi also pointed out that the ministry in jails is weak. While the inmates are jailed for crimes against the law, he said that most of them stay there with sadness and depression. “We must reach out to them so that they will come out from there a changed person,” he said while putting across that jail ministry is as important as any other.
During the programme, Bharat Laxman Markad, Superintendent of Police, Tuensang delivered jubilee greetings and Rev N Somba, Pastor PBC, Tuensang gave obituary messages in memory of former church members.
Somba, who is the first pastor of PBC, briefly narrated the church’s journey from a small fellowship to a church.
Short speeches were delivered by Ato Chang, retired SDPO, Tuensang, Changsang, Deacon, TTBL and Imlongchaba, retired ABSI, Tuensang.
A melodious rendition of the hymnal song ‘Halleluyah’ was performed by the jubilee choir conducted by choir master Yangthrila while a special song was presented by women department of PBC, Tuensang led Kihola, Women Leader, PBC, Tuensang.
Earlier, the anniversary speaker also released the jubilee souvenir and the anniversary offering was led by Khumjong Sangtam, Associate Pastor PBC, Tuensang.
A report from jubilee planning committee was read out by its secretary Wangshi, Sub Inspector, Tuensang. Vote of thanks was delivered by Limameren, Deacon, PBC Tuensang.
During the programme all necessary Standard Operating Protocols were followed while maintaining social distance.
