Chokri Area Baptist Children Fellowship session underway

Edechoi Rose during the introductory service of CABCF 21st session at Thenyizu village on Friday evening.

Edechoi Rose during the introductory service of CABCF 21st session at Thenyizu village on Friday evening.

KOHIMA, JANUARY 14 (MExN): The 21st Chokri Area Baptist Children Fellowship (CABCF) is underway with the theme 'The Master Needs It' hosted by the Thenyizumi Baptist Church in Thenyizu village under Phek district.

The speaker of the introductory service, Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church (CBC), Medziphema Town, Edechoi Rose challenged the children to live in the likeness of Christ and be instruments of love and peace.

Further the speaker urged the parents and the teachers present to teach and train the children in the way of God, so that even when they grow up they will not depart from it.

Earlier in the programme, Thepuzhoyi Theyo Pastor of Thenyizumi Baptist Church (TBC) delivered the welcome address, while sons were presented by Chesezu Baptist Church and K Bawe Baptist Church, scripture was read out by Vevozolu Rüho and the programme was led by Verhata Resu.

In the inaugural ceremony the Children and Education Department of Thenyizumi Baptist Church gave a glimmering show and the Chairman of Chokri Area Baptist Churches Council (CABCC), Rev Vevotso Theluo hosted the flag and offered a prayer.

The three day long programme speakers will be Vesakho Thisa, Director of Children and Education Department, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC); Edechoi Rose, Pastor CBC Medziphema Town and Cünehülu Rhakho, Ex-director, Children and Education department CBCC.

A total of 834 delegates from 10 units of Chokri Area Baptist Churches are taking part in the programme, while various competitions will also be held.