MNBCA holds pre-centenary celebration
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, February 11 2024:
The pre-centenary celebration of Monsang Naga Baptist Churches Association (MNBCA) was held at the MNBCA Mission Centre Khoribung village, Japhou, Chandel under the theme "God's Faithfulness" on Saturday.
Rev Th Rockson, Monsang OT Translator and Rev Dr Ng Molarhring, president Monsang Theological Association (MTA) moderated the religious gathering.
Meanwhile, Ng Roland, first president of MNBCA; K Damkichung, choir master JBC; Rev Boonson Tongsin, finance secretary ANBA; Chungni Ruwndar, choir director, Voices of Tapestry, Chandel attended the celebration as group song competition judges.
The pre centenary celebration kicked off with a flag hoisting ceremony led by Ng Gilbert, former president, MNBCA and an invocation prayer by W Molali, Pastor, CBC.
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In his welcome speech, Kh Mobershing, president MNBCA, thanked all the Monsang baptist churches, pastors, donors, well-wishers and the Monsang community for the support and cooperation extended to MNBCA to make the celebration a grand success.
Sh Dilbert, women secy, MNBCA delivered an introduction and historical reading of the early formation of Christianity among the Monsang Naga society since 1924 at Liwachangning Monsang baptist village.
Following this, Rev Alani Shongsir, executive secretary, MNBCA delivered the centenary salutation to the gathering.
According to him, "the pre-centenary celebration is a dress rehearsal for the spiritual awakening and 100 years of faith" among the Monsang baptist churches to be commemorated early next year in February 2025 .
Group song competition from 'Thangnhang Mimpaana Lha' and men's choreography based on Monsang gospel songs, children's choreography presentation and showcasing of latest Monsang women kilts and designs were some of the main highlights of the day's celebration.
A sizable number of Monsang populace in traditional attire including church leaders, village chiefs, tribe leaders, CSO leaders, women leaders, student community and well wishers attended the pre centenary celebration.
Among them Ng Benithan, president SUR; Kumar Khartu, chairman Sirti Eruwng Ruh; K Gedion, president, STS are worth mentioning.
In the group song competition, Liwachangning was declared the winner while Japhou A and Japhou B bagged the 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
In the men's choreography competition, Liwachangning Men's Fellowship emerged as the champion while Japhou Men's Fellowship stood 2nd and the 3rd position was won by Sarei Men's Fellowship.
The celebration ended with flag dehoisting by K Hringam, former president, MNBCA followed by refreshment prayer led by G Khartu, Pastor, LSBC.