Phungyo Baptist Church First Church in Manipur celebrates 115th foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, September 29 2015:
The oldest and the first established Church of Manipur, Phungyo Baptist Church, Ukhrul today celebrated the 115th anniversary on the theme "Renew Thy Church" at Tangrei, Ukhrul.
Rev HA Thanmi, Pastor PBC unfurled the Church flag before the congregation.
The Pastor recalled on how Rev William Pettigrew had worked and sacrificed his life for the good cause of converting the tribals to Christianity and added that in the beginning 10 persons from Hunphun/Ukhrul and Hundung were baptised.
Now, PBC has more than 4000 Church members, and the Gospel has spread across the State and even to Myanmar.
Chairman Matthew Mung stated that this day is very important and significant for the Christian community of Manipur as the day marked 'our fellowship with Christ' .
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Eminent preacher Rev Candid Sareo delivered a sermon on "you have forsaken your first love." He dwelt on the love of God and added that believers should have strong faith coupled with love and live according to what the Bible says.
Confess for the sins that have been committed, he called out and added that being Christians one must cultivate self control and self discipline.
During the noon session, a seminar on Church administration was held and relation of Church with the State was discussed within the congregation for better understanding and to avoid confusion so as to strenghten faith in Christ.