Monsang community celebrates 100 years of Christianity
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel, February 10 2025: The Monsang community on Monday celebrated the 100 years of Christianity with great fervent at the Mission Centre, Khoriibung, Japhou in Chandel district under the theme "Celebrating God's Faithfulness" .

Organised by the Monsang Naga Baptist Churches Association (MNBCA), the Monsang Naga Christian Centenary Celebration (1925-2025) was observed with the aim to recall the 100 years of God's faithfulness, love and blessings towards the Monsang community.

The celebration also recalled how the pioneers took the first step towards Christianity and the journey since then.

The centenary celebration began with the hoisting of the flag by Ng Roland, the first executive president of the (MNBCA).

Releasing the souvenir and history of the Monsang Naga Christian Centenary Celebration (1925-2025), Rev Dr Ng Molarhring, president, Monsang Theological Association (MTA) recalled how the pioneers first accepted Christianity in 1924 and then were baptized on February 11, 1925 .

He said God had been faithful to the Monsang Community through the century and blessed the people.

Stating this, he called on the people to be faithful to God.

He also said the souvenir recounts the history of Christianity amongst the Monsang community and that there were many things to learn from it.

MBC president Rev Dr Mathotmi Vasha exhorted the gathering to remain faithful to God and to their Christian roots.

He informed that there are over 500 Baptist Churches in Manipur with lakhs of faithfuls and they were all united in Christ.

As speaker of the event, Rev K Losii Mao, general secretary, Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) congratulated the Monsang Community for 100 years of Christianity.

While encouraging them to continue with their stand in the Lord, he also urged them to thank God and be faithful as God has been to them.

He spoke at length about the values of Christianity and what it means to be one.

Rev K Losii Mao concluded his speech by stating that the steadfast love of the Lord will never cease and we will continue to receive his love and blessings.

As part of the centenary celebration, the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association (LNBA) enthralled the gathering with hymns as choir.

Liwa Sarei Baptist Church and Changnhe Baptist Church also added enchantment to the celebration with their special songs.

The centenary celebration will continue till tomorrow at the same venue with the unveiling of the monolith followed by centenary worship service.

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