MBC, IGAR(S) greet people on Easter
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 23 2011:
"Let the resurrection of Christ give our lives a new meaning and the opportunity to start over, no matter what our circumstances, Rev L Simon Raomai, Pastor, MBC Centre Church, Imphal, has wished the people on the eve of Easter Sunday in his greeting message.
The message on behalf of the MBC Centre Church further wishes, "May this wondrous event give us good reason to feel encouraged even when the surrounding circumstances of life may seem gloomy or even desperate" .
"Let the joy of resurrection lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength, beauty and happiness," he said.
"Easter tells us that life is to be interpreted not simply in terms of things but in terms of ideals," he quoted.
The great gift of Easter is hope�Christian hope which makes them have confidence in God, in His ultimate triumph, and in His goodness and love, which nothing can shake.
"It is a time to activate our faith, achieve our dreams and increase in God's favour," the message added.
IGAR(S) and all ranks of AR also extended their warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion.
May this festival herald an era of peace, progress and prosperity in the state and enhance the spirit of unity, cohesiveness and brotherhood in the region, it added.