KBC celebrates Youth Day in Chandel
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, October 05 2014 :
The Youth Department of Kuki Baptist Convention (KBC), Parish No.16 for the first time organized the joint Youth Day Celebration at Saivom Village in Chandel District today.
The celebration was graced by S.Tongpao Mate, Executive Member (CAF & PD, Art and Culture) ADC Chandel and M.Thangtong Haokip, Chairman KBC No.16 as the Chief Guest and President respectively.
While Tongkholun Haokip, Chief of Senam village; Ms.Christina Ating Haokip, Chief of Saivom village; Jangthang Mate, Chief of Lamjang Village and Ngampao Haokip, Chief of Phalbung Village attended the programme as the Guests of Honour.
Apart from enthralling the congregation with melodious songs by the Choir members and sharing the words of God by Reverend Thangkhogin Touthang, Pastor KBC No.16, colourful Cultural Dances and Choreography were also presented during the celebration.
While speaking as the Chief Guest, S.Tongpao Mate said that development of a church, a society or a nation depends on the youths as they are the pillars of our nation.
So, the youths should contribute the best of their prime life for the betterment of our society and our nation, he added.
Mate further encouraged the youth to co-operate and work together without any discrimination in order to bring development in every aspect including one's spiritual development.
The Executive Member also assured to provide solar home lighting system to Saivom Baptist Church and construction of Teachers Quarter for Saivom Primary School, besides providing financial assistance of Rs.20,000/- to the Youth Department from his discretionary fund.
Besides Village chiefs, Church leaders, Executive Members of KBC, around 400 youths from different churches of KBC Parish No.16 attended the celebration.