7th Rongmei Naga Baptist Association Youth Conference enters day 3
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, January 17 2019:
The day three events of the ongoing Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) 7th Youth Conference at Zeihkuluang Baptist Church, Churachandpur witnessed Group-C choral competition from 28 Churches from Manipur and Assam.
The programme was attended by HAC Chairman T Thangzalam Haokip and Namsinrei Panmei, Chairman, ADC Tamenglong as chief guest and guest of honour respectively, said a statement of Ramkung Pamei, convenor, media & publicity, 7th RNBA Youth Conference.
The chief guest of the event exhorted the large gathering to move forward and called for unity and peace.
Namsinrei Panmei speaking as guest of honour exhorted the youth to give their best to the society and village and to work for the glory of God.
The two dignitaries handed a generous sum to the conference organizing committee.
The conference committee chairman Nehemiah Panmei I acknowledged that it was HAC Chairman Thangzalam Haokip who black topped the approach road till the conference venue.
The conference chairman thanked the two dignitaries for their generosity, said the statement.
In the morning, Gaichaengsui Gangmei, executive secretary Zeliangrong Evangelistic Fellowship delivered the gospel while Rev Dr Bruce Cochran, Regional Minister of American Baptist Churches of Indiana, Kentucky USA delivered the gospel in the evening service.
Exhortation speeches were given by Ning Ben Ezra and Pastor Andre of Swarm Majestic Church, New Zealand.
After the evening service 'Rongmei traditional night' entertainment programme was carried out, in which rich, cultural and traditional attires of Rongmei tribes were showcased by beautiful lad and ladies.
Moreover, rich talent shows were also performed by various artistes of Rongmei, added the statement.
At the conference venue, many stalls such as handicraft exhibition stalls, food stalls, book stalls, etc were opened for the youth.
The conference is being hosted jointly by 32 Churches in the name of Rongmei Christian Development Society (RCDS).
RCDS is a society formed by Rongmei of three districts - Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Tamenglong.
Tomorrow is the last and final day and will witness Group-A Choral competitions, the statement said.