Rev Temsü Jamir, Executive Secretary of ABAM, unveiling the jubilee monolith at Baptist Church Changki on Sunday.
Changki, January 11 (MExN): The 125-year-long journey of Baptist Church Changki reached a solemn and reflective culmination on Sunday with a day marked by worship, thanksgiving and communal fellowship, bringing to a close the church’s quasquicentennial celebrations.
The morning service blended scripture reading and congregational worship with renditions by the Quasquicentennial Choir. Scripture-based reflections and shared experiences recalled the church’s enduring role in nurturing faith, service and unity across generations.
Temjenmenba, MLA and Advisor for Technical Education, Government of Nagaland, addressed the gathering. He emphasised the importance of preserving spiritual heritage while responding meaningfully to present-day challenges. He also called for reconciliation and renewed unity among the villagers, who have been living with internal differences for several years now.
Rev Temsü Jamir, Executive Secretary, Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM), delivered the morning sermon on the theme ‘Kibuba tenüng uludakjang’ (magnifying the Lord’s name). Earlier, he unveiled a jubilee monolith marking the historic milestone.
The concluding evening programme, carried a more contemplative tone and focused on reflection, repentance and recommitment.
Sakurepba Tzüdir, Pastor at Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo, delivered the sermon, reflecting on the call to seek God’s guidance, renewal of purpose and unity rooted in faith.
He urged believers to remain rooted in faith while serving society with humility and compassion.
The evening also featured scripture readings, special musical items and a candlelight service, symbolising the passing on of faith and hope from one generation to the next.
Leaders and representatives from various Changki fellowships and Baptist bodies took part, underscoring the wide bonds of fellowship shaped by the church over the past 125 years.
As the final prayers were offered and candles lit, the celebrations concluded not with fanfare, but with quiet gratitude—honouring a legacy built on faith, sacrifice and service, and looking ahead with renewed commitment for the years to come.
