Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 19 A Christian children’s book titled ‘Chichiba Tembar’ (True Friend) authored by Moanaro Imchen was released by the pastor of Kumlong Baptist Church, Rev I Lima Jamir at the KBC conference hall here today. Published by Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur, Chichiba Tembar written in Ao is the first book of Moanaro, who is a fulltime church worker serving as Associate Pastor of Christian Education Ministry at Kumlong Baptist Church. While releasing the book, Pastor Rev Lima Jamir expressed happiness and congratulated the author for writing the Christian fictional book despite her busy schedules as a fulltime church worker. He expressed hope that the book would be an inspiration for the readers and impart valuable Christian teachings to them. The author said that she always wanted to write a book on Christian values and about God’s love and blessings for the children to read. Serving in the Christian children’s ministry, she stated, has taught her a lot of lessons and she realized that today most of the children are not interested in reading books but rather focus on gadgets etc. Therefore, she expressed hope that her book might inspire the young children to read books and also help the children to inculcate good Christian values in their everyday lives. She also informed that a sequel of the book will be published in the months to come. Moanaro also expressed gratitude to her mentors Rev C Walu Walling and Temjen Tzudir for their immense help and all those who contributed towards the publication of the book. Ao Senden Literature Board Secretary, Temjen Tzudir, while giving a brief review of the book, said that the book will be helpful not only for the children but also for the parents as the book contains a lot of wisdom for all ages to learn. He also said that the book would be very good if it is made into a drama or play for the people to enjoy. Chiciba Tembar is a short fictional story about two young friends Duluba and Lisemba and their friendship through thick and thin. Priced at Rs 180, the book will be available in bookstalls in Mokokchung.
