Makokching Baptist Church celebrates 100th foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, December 29 2017:
Makokching Baptist Church under the aegis of Kom Rem Baptist Churches Association observed its centenary celebration, under the theme "Chosen to bear fruits in faith" (based on Gospel John 15:16) at Makokching village in Saikul Sub Division, Kangpokpi district.
The two days long Makokching Baptist Church centenary celebration concluded today with numerous participants from different places across the State.
The general secretary, CBCNEI, Dr Solomon Rongpi released the centenary souvenir and delivered Gospel messages.
The centenary celebration kicked off yesterday with gifts presentation to the married daughters of the Makokching villages while a 12 feet tall monolith erected to commemorate the centenary celebration was unveiled by Dr Solomon Rongpi.
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The inaugural ceremony was marked with centenary flag hosting, torch rally, lighting of Evangelization (Centenary flame), striking the Church bell 100 times, releasing of 100 Lantern balloon, marching with light by the congregation and dedication of the centenary hall.
The inaugural event was attended by General Secretary, MBC, Rev Dr W Konghar, general secretary, CBCNEI, as centenary speakers among others while local MLA Yamthong Haokip, Vice Chairman ADC Sadar Hills, Thangkam Leivon and many others, attended as special guest on the closing day.
Somdal Baptist Church from Ukhrul also attended the centenary celebration of and presented an enthralling gospel song while members of Manipur Adventure and Mountain Biking Association cycled all the way from Imphal to join the celebration.
Dr Solomon Rongpi asserted that the purpose of Church is to bear fruits in faith and if Christian community fails to bear fruits, the almighty will definitely discard them.
The Core Committee of the Centenary Celebration expressed heartiest gratitude to all participants, donors and contributors across the State in making the 100 years celebration a grand success and conveyed their sincere happiness to all the speakers, dignitaries etc for their presence and making the celebration significantly memorable.