Dimapur, Oct 9 (MExN): A special prayer service programme of Nagaland State Transport (NST) staff was held for the first time at the Dimapur station premises early this morning. The fellowship was under the theme “If my people humble themselves and pray and seek my Face, I will hear from Heaven and forgive their sin and I will heal their land. Chronicles 7: 14.” The speaker was Rev. N. Paphino, Pastor NCRC Dimapur while the service was led by K. Kepen, Station Superintendent. The service was attended by NST staff members and their families.
Senti Pongener, Addl. General Manager who delivered a short speech, exhorted the congregation on the sustainability of such fellowships to continue receiving more blessings. He said that their services should be a challenge in the name of the fellowship and maintain discipline among themselves. He also expressed that the department should bring changes by overlooking the bad habits and understanding the necessity to discipline oneself.
While addressing the people attending the worship service, Rev. Paphino, encouraged the staffs to set an example to other departments by holding such services and conditioned them to change for better. Interpreting from the bible verse theme, he urged the department to heal from the fallen image and seek such fellowship service to bring transformation.
Earlier, a mass prayer was offered for forgiveness and another special mass prayer. K.Khaming, Enforcement Office exhorted the congregation on behalf of the department. The Bethesda school children presented a special number while the vote of thanks was delivered by Purmayang, Jr Engineer. The benediction was offered by Rev. Moses Murry, Pastor LAGC Dimapur.
