International Youth Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, August 13 2014 :
The General Head Quarters of Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF), Zomi Colony Churahandpur observe the First Lutheran International Youth Day with a theme- Youth- Hope Of The Future.
The undisputed events is inaugurated by the Mr.Khamsuanthang, who is the current Forest Officer of Churachandpur.
His Holiness Rt.Rev.Dr.Ginkhanmung Zou, Bishop MELC, Director of Ministries MELC, Director of Mission MELC and some of the church elders from different districts of the state also witness the programme.
More than 34 youngsters from Different localities gather to volunteer for the sapling plantation.
The tree plantation started within the General Head Quarter of Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church (MELC), Zomi Colony.
90 saplings were planted in Nine Churches Campus within Churachandpur District.
The Programme encourage youth around the world to organized activities to raise awareness about the situation of our environment around the world.
Lutheran International Day is being commemorated for the first time to encourage other youth to take action for protecting our environment.