TBCA Women's Union triennial conference underway
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, September 29 2022:
The much-awaited triennial conference of the Women's Union of Tangkhul Baptist Churches Association (TBCA) began with spiritual fervour and warmth at the historic Phungcham village in northern Ukhrul, here, on Thursday.
The conference is being held under the theme 'Ruikakhui' (Nurture) from September 29 to October 3.Bringing the theme exegesis, TBCA women secretary Tharmichon N Rungsung traced myriad of biblical references pertaining to family and husband-wife relationship in the Christian society.
She said that as recorded in the Bible, women are being referred to as a life bearer, apart from being a homemaker.
Women bear child by living up to God's command to mankind for a fruitful life, she said.
In reference to the Bible, she appealed for a fulfilling life where there is mu tual trust, love and peace between the husband and wife in each Christian family.
The opening ceremony kicked off with Phungcham Baptist Church (PBC) pastor reverend Diamond Muivah dedicating the conference hall in the presence of TBCA president reverend Aping Khamrang, TBCA Women's Union president Ningthingla Ruivahnao and its functionaries and members of its federating units and church leaders.
Altogether 62 churches drawn from different corners of the district are taking part in the spiritual conference with delegates numbering as many as 2216 including pastors and other church elders.
Reverend Aping Khamrang ceremonially installed the officials and functionaries of the conference and invoked blessings upon them for their dedicated service throughout the event.
As part of the four-day conference, preaching on varied topics, hymnal competition, tree plantation, spiritual counselling and other events will be held.
Located about 28 km north of Ukhrul town, Phungcham village is well-known for its cultural significances and heritages including the magnificent Tangkhul romantic folktale of Shimreishang & Maitonphy and its historic park.