‘Apei Kehung’ gospel album released

Voice of Calling Peren (VCP), a gospel singing group released its third album titled “Apei Kehung” at New Peren Baptist Church on September 1. (DIPR Photo)

Voice of Calling Peren (VCP), a gospel singing group released its third album titled “Apei Kehung” at New Peren Baptist Church on September 1. (DIPR Photo)

Peren, September 2 (MExN): The Voice of Calling Peren (VCP), a gospel singing group released its third album titled “Apei Kehung” at New Peren Baptist Church on September 1. The album was sponsored by K Elu Ndang in memory and commemoration of his father Tsibam Elu Ndang's 44th death anniversary, according to a DIPR report.

Director of VCP, Dr Hiazuheing Ndang, in his introductory note gave a brief overview about the formation of the group VCP where he stated that VCP came into formation on October 22, 1993 and released their first album titled “Gwanglo Keku Ko” in the year 1994, and the second album titled “Voice of Calling Peren”. The Director expressed gratitude to the sponsors of the previous two volumes. He eulogised the memory of two of its departed members who passed away and further presented commendation certificates in memoriam to the family of the deceased members.

Raitu Elu Ndang, the eldest son of Tsibam Elu Ndang shared a brief history of the life of his late father while briefly describing his life's journey from a pagan worshipper and consequent conversion to Christianity. 

A group song was presented by the family of the host following which Rev Suitei Ndang, Pastor, Peren Baptist Church dedicated the album and Rezulule Ndang, Dy. Commandant 9 NAP (IR) Bn. Saijang released the album. “Music especially gospel music transforms lives all over the world,” she stated. 

Lucy Herie presented the song “Apei Kehung” which was composed by K Elu Ndang in memory of his late father. The song speaks of how his father left him as an orphan at a very early age and how he longs to see his father.

The programme was led by Samteina Ndang while New Peren Baptist Church Pastor, Namrengong Sephe pronounced the invocation prayer and the program ended with a mass prayer.