
Members of DABA YM and TTBA YD participate in ‘foot cricket’, friendship walk and fellowship during the Sports Ministry event. (Photos by Imnawapang Jamir)
Dimapur: Instilling Christian character and values through competitive and creative sports activities, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) Youth Ministry has been actively using the medium of Sports Ministry to empower and encourage people to make a difference for Christ.
With the mission to make an impact for Christ through the influence of Sports Ministry, a team of 19 youths led by DABA YM youth director Toshi Longkumer went on a tour to Tuli Town Baptist Church on March 7 and 8.
“One important impact of the sports ministry was inviting people, especially youths from outside the church to participate and attend the church service. Through the sports ministry we could identify such youth and strategically bring them into the church which was an accomplishment,” said Toshi Longkumer youth director of DABA YM.
The event, organized by Tuli Town Baptist Church Youth Department (TTBA YD) saw a large number of participation eagerly taking part in the different experiential games that was played to impart the lesson on teamwork and building the bond of friendship.
A friendly football match was played between the DABA YM and TTBA YD. A new game called ‘foot cricket’ was also introduced, which attracted a lot of audience. The sports ministry was not only confined to the playground but the youths actively participated in the church service through singing, drama and sharing the word of God.
“The two-day trip was a time of great blessing for the youth and the parents as well. Through sports ministry, the two churches once again strengthened and renewed their strong bond of friendship,” stated a press release issued by DABA YM.