Believers Eastern Church celebrates 75 years of Christianity
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, February 04 2025: St John Believers Eastern Church, New Wangparal celebrated their 75 years of Christianity on Monday at New Wangparal village, recalling their journey in the Lord Jesus and God's blessings that have brought them thus far.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrated under the theme "Ebenezer", taken from 1 Samuel 7:12 which means "Stone of Help" or "Up to this point the LORD has helped us!" was attended by religious leaders and well wishers besides the villagers.

While unveiling the Jubilee monolith, HG Bishop Jeremiah Mor Theodosius, Episcopa explained that the monolith and the theme were a symbol of God's love and help through the 75 years of being Christians in the village.

For 75 years, God was with us and helped us through being Christians and this monolith is a testimony of that, the Bishop said.

He continued that the monolith should stand as a symbol for the future generation to understand God's love and how the villagers of New Wangparal lived as Christians.

As part of the celebration, Parpa Jonah, the second son of (L) PR Ratshu, founder of the Church in the village, hoisted the Jubilee flag which was followed by the ringing of the traditional gong 75 times.

This was led by Rev.Simon Raomai, President, All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) .

Rev Simon Raomai paid his respects and saluted the founders and pioneers of the Church and stated that it is because of their endearing work, perseverance and dedication that there is a church today in the village, he said.

HG Jeremiah Mor Theodosius, Episcopa also released the Jubilee souvenir titled "The 75th Years of God's Providence and Salvation in Christ" .

Celebration songs by St John BEC, New Wangparal, Monika Serto, Wangreikim and Clera Marim; choreographed by Women Department, Sunday School St John NEBEC and cultural dance by youth marked the celebration event as the EAP Choir (EFCI) enchanted the gathering with their hymns.

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