Source: Hueiyen News Service
Tamenglong, December 06 2009:
The first ever of Men Conference under Rongmei Naga Baptist Association, RNBA held in Tamenglong Baptist Church complex since December 3 was concluded here today under the theme Maturing Toward Faithfulness.
Thousands of Christians gathered here today on the last day to join the occasion.
Out of 174 churches, as many as 52 churches of RNBA came to participate in the four day long men conference.
In the meantime, Dr Daisok R Panmei, Executive Director of New Hope Ministry, India told this correspondent this afternoon on the side of the conference that men and women are equal and a society which shows respect to woman is regarded as developed society and that society commands respect from all.
While making decision the women should be included, he said.
He also said that family is very important school and institution where good and bad society depends upon.
If families are good, naturally the society will be good.
He went on to say that Rongmei society have bad custom that men usually become a dictator in the family.
This bad custom should be removed from our society, he said.
Rev.Kabi Gangmei, Director Asian Pacific Baptist Aids and Rev.Timothy Phaomei, Pastor RNBACC Imphal were the speakers of the first ever men conference of the RNBA.
While giving his exhortation speech Dr.Kinthuijin Mariamei, Vice Principal of Tamenglong College said that on seeing the performance of the conference the Rongmei are no longer illiterate, all men seem educated as compare with the bygone ages.
Rongmei tribe has rich cultures.
However, almost all the customs lost due to the influence of Christianity.
He urged all men to utilize all land resources to educate the Children before they are exploited by others.
He further appealed all men never to sleep till 6 o clock in the morning, instead keep on writing, reading, singing and reveal what you know to children's who are the nation builders.
"Remember your past and build your future", Dr.Kinthuijin said.
On the other hand the Committee on Local Arrangement (COLA) expressed their gratitude to all the participants of first ever men conference held this year and sent Christmas and New Year greetings.