Advent Christmas
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2013 :
Unit Christian Churches Association (Manipur Police Christian Association) organised Advent Christmas celebration 2013 cum Board of Sunday School result declaration prize distribution ceremony at 1st Bn Manipur Rifles campus today.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, MLA P Brojen and IGP (Adm) C Doungel were present at the celebration function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
UCC 1st MR Pastor Thanglet Haokip, UCCA (MPCA) President Pastor TS Chamna Anal, MPCA General Secretary Pastor Lunkhosei Haokip, UCC 5th MR Pastor Namsadai Kamson prayed to the Almighty for the wellbeing of the people of Manipur.
Choir group of UCCA (MPCA) presented a performance at the programme.
Speaking at the occasion, Gaikhangam said that Advent Christmas is observed to mark expectant, waiting and preparation for celebration of the nativity of Jesus.
He added that peace would not come in its own, it must be brought by the people of this world.